Introduction to Explosives and IED Circuits Training Course

COURSE: Introduction to Explosives and IED Circuits Training Course

LENGTH:  8 hours 

MAX STUDENTS: 25

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE (TLO):

TLO#1: The students will learn how to identify the different categories of explosives and IED firing circuits

ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES (ELO’S):

EPO #1:  Identify low explosives

EPO #2:  Identify high explosives

EPO #3:  Identify homemade explosives 

EPO #4:  Identify blasting caps/detonator and initiators

EPO #5:  Explains the effects of a explosives and how to protect yourself

EPO #6:  Identify the component of a electrically initiated IED 

EPO#7:   Identify the components of a non electrical IED

EPO#8:   Explain the different types of IED firing systems

• Command
• Victim activated
• RCIED and RF
• VBIED
• Mail Devices

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to introduce the student to explosives and IED firing circuits so they can become familiar with them and identify them visually when required. This course is a excellent pre-course for students who are required to screen for IED threats at a screener checkpoint. Course cost does NOT includes instructor travel and will be quoted separately and is based on GSA per Diem rates.

The instructor travel cost is included in the course cost but for USA locations only.

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS: N/A

EQUIPMENT: Must have access to facilities SOP, and emergency action plan

TESTING: Written test

CERTIFICATE: Certificate of Training for Identifying Explosives and IED Circuits

INSTRUCTION QUALIFICATION:

• Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Certified Instructor
• Certified Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (Bomb Tech)
• EOD Team leader certified and minimum EOD Senior badge