Hazmat Bul 3 Bombing Incidents

Question 1

What is the most frequently used weapon of terrorists?

Answer 1

Conventional bomb or IED

Question 2

What are the 3 types of explosives?

Answer 2

1. Pyrotechnics
2. Low order explosives
3. High order explosives

Question 3

Example of pyrotechnics explosive

Answer 3

Fireworks - create smoke, heat, light and sound

Question 4

What is a low order explosive?

Answer 4

A. Controlled release of gas that creates a propellant, causing a pushing effect.
B. Designed to burn.
C. Easier to ignite; initiated by flame, impact.
D. Detonate at speeds less then 3000 ft/sec.
E. Examples: black powder, smokeless powder, rocket fuel.

Question 5

What is a high order explosive?

Answer 5

It’s initiated by a shock from a Detonator or blasting cap. Instantaneous release of energy for maximum dispersion and damage. Detonated speeds greater then 3,000 ft per second.

Question 6

What is the weapon of choice for terrorists?

Answer 6

High order explosives

Question 7

What are three types of high-powered explosives?

Answer 7

Primary - detonated by spark, flame, touch or impact
Secondary - greater insult than primary (PETN, TNT, RDX, HMX)
Tertiary- large insult needed to detonate (ANFO- ammonium nitrate and fuel oil)

Question 8

What is Blast pressure?

Answer 8

Is excess pressure caused by a detonated explosive device

Question 9

Fragmentation is when pieces of the device, added shrapnel or surrounding material that repel away from the explosion. How fast can fragmentation travel?

Answer 9

3 times faster than a bullet

Question 10

Thermal effects sometimes called incendiary effects is he generated by detonation briefly. How hot can it be and Lasting how long?

Answer 10

Up to 3650 °F and last no more than 0.5 seconds

Question 11

What percent of victims killed in an intentional explosion die immediately?

Answer 11

90%

Question 12

What are the types of blast pressure injuries?

Answer 12

Type 1 - blast pressure injuries, type 2- flying debris injury, type 3 - victim thrown into objects

Question 13

What are type 1 blast injuries?

Answer 13

Result of pressure created from blast areas that are Air filled are most susceptible. Rapid changes in pressure can cause tearing and Distortion to internal organs

Question 14

What are type 2 blast injuries?

Answer 14

Propel fragmentation of containers, surrounding materials or additives like nails are ball bearings that may cause multiple large, possibly contaminated wounds . Flying glasses is a major secondary injury causing hazard

Question 15

What is the explosive capacity for a pipe bomb?

Answer 15

5 lbs/2.2 kg

Question 16

What is the explosive capacity for a compact sedan?

Answer 16

500 lbs /227 kg

Question 17

What is the building evacuation distance for a compact sedan?

Answer 17

320 ft/98 M

Question 18

What are the type of building collapse incidents?

Answer 18

Question 19

Bombs

Answer 19

Question 20

What are the 5 detonation methods for bombs?

Answer 20

Heat
Friction
Impact
Electrostatic discharge
Shock

Question 21

What is hard target?

Answer 21

Hard targets are areas that are secured and usually staffed by train personnel or officials, and include government and military facilities, nuclear plants, and some critical infrastructure.

Question 22

What are soft targets?

Answer 22

Areas of little or no security, and have the possibility resulting an extensive casualties. Residential areas

Question 23

What are VBIED?

Answer 23

Vehicle borne improvised explosive device

Question 24

How big have most has VBIED attacks been?

Answer 24

500 to 5000 lbs of explosives

Question 25

One advantage of tanker truck, improvised explosive device is a higher capacity. How much explosive can they hold?

Answer 25

78,000 lbs

Question 26

Types of bomb attack containers

Answer 26

1- package. IED in a container (backpack or briefcase)
2- Belt. Worn under or part of clothing
3-vehicle- concealed in a vehicle and driven to target

Question 27

What are type 3 blast injuries?

Answer 27

Victim throw into objects.