Frag Out! Magazine
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My experience shows that some people imagine the IEDs to take shape somewhat similar to one shown in Hollywood movies. Some students tend to ask me, during the training classes: what is it, that a typical "bomb" looks like? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer here. The appearance and dimensions of such a device depend on many factors. For instance, they may be determined by the target of the attack - individuals, vehicles, facilities, or elements of the in- frastructure. Another factor that defines the shape of the device is the method of use (is the device going to be planted, or is it going to be sent). Next, we have the availability of the components (housings, switches), technology (explosives, precursor mate- rials), know-how and manual skills, budget, but also professional experience (or the lack of it). The aforesaid list of factors is not an exhaustive one. Furthermore, numerous perpetrators place the IEDs inside everyday use objects - bags, backpacks, shopping bag, and other unassuming packages. IEDs may be activated and used in a myriad of different manners. They may be planted, sent, launched, or even controlled remotely. The FBI uses an interesting classification system here. According to their typology, the following types of IEDs exist: Ä Time Delay; Ä Command Wire; Ä Trap (activated by movement, lifting); Victim Operated; Ä Radio Controlled; Ä Suicide Bomb. All of the above types may also be combined. The effects of the explosion of an IED that contains even several grams of explosive could pose a threat within a radius of up to www.fragoutmag.com