Individual Tasks

Question 1

Five Tenets of IED Combat

Answer 1

Predict
Prevent
Detect
Mitigate
Neutralize

Question 2

Nine Priciples of IED Combat

Answer 2

Maintain an offensive mindset
Stay Observant 
Avoid setting patterns 
Maintain Standoff 
Develop and maintain situational awareness
Utilize blast/fragmentation protection
360 degree security
Maintain Tactical Dispersion 
Utilize available technology

Question 3

What is searching

Answer 3

A thorough examination of a certain feature in an area.

Question 4

What is scanning

Answer 4

A general and systematic examination of an area to detect any unusual or significant object or movement

Question 5

What is positive space

Answer 5

Space taken up by solid objects such a buildings, trees, signs, and vehicles

Question 6

What is negative space

Answer 6

The space in between positive space

Question 7

How long does it take for eyes to adapt to night conditions

Answer 7

Approximately 30 minutes

Question 8

T/F indicators can only be on the ground

Answer 8

False

Question 9

T/F anything that doesn’t belong could be an indicator

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Any evidence of change from the natural state that is inflicted upon the environment by the passage of man, animal or machinery is what?

Answer 10

Ground sign

Question 11

What are the indicators

Answer 11

Discardables
Discoloration 
Disturbance
Flattening
Markers 
Regularity 
Transference

Question 12

What is regularity

Answer 12

Square, rectangular, oval or straight line; these do not occur naturally and are indications of man made activity

Question 13

What is transference

Answer 13

Movement of dirt or debris from one location to another in order to disguise activity; this includes the placement of soil or vegetation emplaced to conceal an IED

Question 14

During a halt, at what distances do you check?

Answer 14

O/5/25/200 meters

Question 15

What are you looking for during 5 meter check?

Answer 15

Abnormalities, disturbed earth, suspicious objects, loose bricks in walls or security ties

Question 16

What are you looking for during 25 meter check?

Answer 16

Potential IED indicators or anything out of the ordinary

Question 17

What are you looking for during 200 meter check?

Answer 17

Possible trigger man, cameraman, snipers

Question 18

What do you immediately do when an identify an indicator?

Answer 18

Stop movement and identify if any other indicators are present

Question 19

What are the 5 Cs?

Answer 19

Confirm
Clear
Check
Cordon
Control

Question 20

What does Clear mean?

Answer 20

Ensure all non-essential personnel are out of the immediate threat area

Question 21

What does Check mean?

Answer 21

Scan continuously in a 360 degree pattern conducting 5’s and 25’s

Question 22

What does Cordon mean?

Answer 22

Set cordon according to unit SOP/terrain

Question 23

What does Control mean?

Answer 23

Ensure security remains in place and limit access to the IED threat area to required personnel only

Question 24

When marking a route, which searcher must mark the safe route?

Answer 24

The lead searcher

Question 25

What are the 2 ways to mark an IED?

Answer 25

Detailed Marking and Minimal Marking

Question 26

Describe Detailed Marking

Answer 26

Possible IEDs should be marked with a different marker/color than the safe lane 1m back from the device on a safe path

Question 27

Describe Minimal Marking

Answer 27

As a last resort, where there is a shortage of material to mark a device, a marker must be placed 1m back from the device

Question 28

What should you use to mark in areas of high vegetation?

Answer 28

Mine tape