IED and UXO Overview

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Unexploded Ordnance (UXOs), including definitions of main concepts and protocols.

IED

Improvised Explosive Device, a type of unconventional weapon.

UXO

Unexploded Ordnance, munitions that did not explode when they were supposed to.

5 C's

A protocol for finding a suspect item: Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Control, and Check.

9 Lines

A structured way to report an IED or UXO incident, including details such as location, contact methods, and recommendations.

Confirm

To establish the presence of a suspect item by asking what, where, why, who, and when.

Clear

Actions to ensure safety: maintain distance from radios, avoid switching on lights, and clear away obstacles.

Cordon

Establish a perimeter to secure the area around a suspect item.

Control

Manage public, media, and emergency services during an IED/UXO incident.

Check

Actions and responses review related to the handling of a suspect item.

Initiator

A component of an IED responsible for starting the explosive reaction.

Explosive

The material used in an IED that provides the destructive force.

Power Source

The means by which an IED receives energy to detonate.

Environmental Atmosphere

Conditions affecting the deployment or detection of an IED.

Channelization

Using physical barriers or natural terrain to guide movement.

Aiming Markers

Indicators used for precision targeting in IED placement.