BASIC BOMB RECOGNITION Flashcards
STATE AND FEDERAL LAW PTRL . 2 1 2 0 . 1 0 1
The cadet will explain the major tenants of Utah State and Federal Law regulating explosive material.
♦ Utah state code
• UCA 76-10-306 and 76-6-104
♦ Federal law
• Federal safe explosives act
IDENTIFY EXPLOSIVE TYPES PTRL . 2 1 2 0 . 1 0 2
The cadet will list the major categories or types of explosive material.
♦ High explosives • Primary • Secondary • Blasting agents ♦ Low explosives
IDENTIFY COMMON COMMERCIAL EXPLOSIVES PTRL . 2 1 2 0 . 1 0 3
The cadet will identify the most commonly encountered commercial explosives.
♦ Blasting caps ♦ Dynamite ♦ Cast boosters ♦ Slurries ♦ Ammonium Nitrate-Fuel Oil (ANFO) ♦ Binary explosives ♦ Detonating cords ♦ Plastic explosives • C4 • Detasheet • Semtex
IDENTIFY COMMON IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES PTRL . 2 1 2 0 . 1 0 4
The cadet will list the common materials that may be used in improvised explosive
devices and describe the appearance and clues that will help identify an improvised
explosive device (IED).
♦ Chemical precursors
• Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP)
• Hexamethylene Triperoxide Diamine (HMTD)
METHODS OF HANDLING BOMB THREATS PTRL . 2 1 2 0 . 1 0 5
The cadet will list two primary methods for handling a bomb threat.
♦ Business initiated plan
• Initiated by effected business or organization
♦ Peace officer initiated plan
EXPLOSIVES MATERIAL RESPONSE PTRL . 2 1 2 0 . 1 0 6
The cadet will list precautions and basic procedures to be followed when responding to an incident involving commercial explosives, improvised explosives, or military ordnance.
♦ Assessment • Condition of material, good vs. poor ♦ Time, distance, and shielding ♦ Evacuation ♦ Search methods ♦ Elimination of electronic interference • Radio, cell phone, pager, etc.
SECONDARY EXPLOSIVES PTRL . 2 1 2 0 . 1 0 7
The cadet will describe the need to be aware of the possibility of multiple or secondary explosives at any incident.
♦ Terrorism / civil unrest
♦ Targeting law enforcement or other emergency response personnel
