improvised explosive device

…Commanders study an enemy force’s capability to conduct air attacks against friendly forces, insert forces behind friendly units, employ CBRN and explosive weapons or devices, and employ asymmetric or unconventional forces and tactics. The intelligence…

…The same Marine should not carry both the explosives and the blasting caps because of the danger of sympathetic detonation. As the demolitions are expended by the assault force, they should be replaced by explosives carried…

…Assault elements then breach the roof or common walls with explosives and use ropes to enter the lower floors. Stairs are guarded by a covering team or security force when not in use to protect the…

…Marines (especially the point person, squad leader, engineer, and fire team leaders) should be equipped with night vision devices to maintain surveillance within the sewer. Thermal night devices are also useful as there may not be…

…About 5 pounds of TNT are needed to breach a nonreinforced concrete wall that is 12 inches thick if the explosives are laid next to the wall and are not tamped. If the explosives are tamped…

Appendix L References and Related Publications Field Manuals (FMs) 3-11 Flame, Riot Control Agent, and Herbicide Operations 5-34 Engineer Field Data 5-102 Countermobility 5-250 Explosives and Demolitions 7-98 Operations in a…

…Confirm the SDR is working by clicking Settings -> Device, and from the drop down menu, select your SDR device. You should see signals coming in on the waterfall. This program is necessary to receive signals using…

…If a Marine discovers explosive storage boxes, he/she should sketch them and turn the sketch over to the platoon commander for forwarding up the chain of command. d. Most boobytraps should be neutralized by explosive…

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…high explosive HEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . high-explosive antitank HEAT-MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEAT-multipurpose HEDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . high-explosive dual-purpose HEI-T . . . . . . . . . . . high-explosive incendiary with tracer HLZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . helicopter landing zone HMMWV . . . . . . . . . high-mobility, multipurpose wheeled vehicle HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . health services support…

…They can be constructed of explosives, by using wire, or by using boobytraps within buildings. The building may be prepared as an explosive or flame trap for command detonation after enemy occupation. F - 6 MCWP 3…

…Combat units operating for an extended time under conditions of limited visibility should have enough batteries to keep the night vision devices functioning at optimum power and sensitivity. c. A large operational readiness float of night…

…Pounds of Explosive Safe Distance in Meters1 Pounds of Explosive Safe Distance in Meters1 1 to 29 300 150 534 30 311 175 560 35 327 200 585 40 342 225 609 45 356 250 630…

…Marines who guards OPs and other positions should employ target acquisition devices. These devices include binoculars, image intensification devices, and thermal sights. All of these devices can enhance the unit’s ability to detect and engage…

…Material designed especially for obstacles and barricades, such as barbed wire and tetrahedron(s), is necessary, but improvised barriers can be just as effective and are readily available. Vehicles and building rubble are the most common…

…Assault units should be aware of adjacent fires that may diminish the effectiveness of night vision devices. Weapons flashes within small rooms cause Marines to lose their night vision and can wash out light intensification devices…

…Thermal imaging devices may not be able to see through large amounts of dust particles suspended in the air. f. Smoke and dust degrade the effectiveness of night vision devices. g. Fog degrades long-range target…

…The device is ready to be fired. WARNING Never carry the device by the handle or igniter. Remove the igniter safety pin only when it is time to use the device. Use extreme care when handling…

…This belt consists of wire and improvised barriers (including inside buildings, in subterranean avenues of approach, and outside in open areas), danger areas, and dead space. These barriers and obstacles should be heavily boobytrapped and covered…

…The Chechens were able to improvise effective anti-air defenses using a mixture of anti-air and ground (i.e., heavy machine guns, RPGs) weapons, and ambush tactics specifically adapted to the urban environment. (4) The…