Introduction to Improvised Explosive Devices

 






From Monday, February 09 2009

To Thursday, February 12 2009

Every day
 
 

The aim of this four day course is to introduce the student to types of improvised explosive devices that are used by terrorist groups or criminals. The course is tailored for personnel with little or no experience with explosives or IED's to a more advanced EOD Technicians. Students will learn how IED's function, how they are employed, and learn the current countermeasure techniques.

On successful completion of this course, the student will have a better understanding how IED's are likely to be encountered by both Law Enforcement and Military personnel.

Note: This course will not certify students in disarming or disrupting any type of suspected IED.

Course content includes:
. History and theory of explosives and explosions

. Demolition safety and recognition

. Demolition accessories and firing devices

. Response to misfires and low ordered charges

. Preparation and firing of low and high explosive charges

. IED awareness, history and case studies of criminals and terrorists

. Construction and firing of IED initiation techniques

. IED concealment techniques

. Vehicle borne IEDs (VBIED)

. Scenario based training

Equipment requirements:
. Razor knife (folding)

. Range training uniform

. Eye & Ear protection

• Dust masks

STUDENTS: 24 maximum
RESTRICTED TO: Law Enforcement or Military Personnel
DURATION: 4 days
COST: $990.00

Taffy says ...

Could you PM me with the accredidation and certification, location and contacts for this course?

Will do, on its way