Land Mines

Question 1

• is a substance which can be made to explode especially any of those used in bombs or shells.

Answer 1

Explosive

Question 2

The first widely used explosive in warfare and mining was the ____ invented in the 9th century in China by Song Chinese alchemists.

Answer 2

black powder

Question 3

is a bomb constructed and deployed in ways other than in conventional military action. It may be constructed of convention and military explosives, such as an artillery shell attached to a detonating mechanism. IEDs are commonly used as roadside bombs.

Answer 3

Improvised Explosive Device (IED)

Question 4

What are the types of IED?

Answer 4

Timed IEDs, Command Initiated IED, Victim Operated IED

Question 5

is initiated by some form of timing mechanism, set by the perpetrator, so that they can remove themselves from the scene. The timing mechanisms might be a burning fuse, a mechanical timer or an electronic timer.

Answer 5

Timed IEDs

Question 6

is initiated at the moment the terrorist decides. The initiation might be by command wire, by radio control or as a suicide switch. Thus the terrorist can initiate the device as a target presents itself.

Answer 6

Command Initiated IED

Question 7

is set by the perpetrator so that an unknowing act by the victim causes the device to function, so the perpetrator does not need to be present. The mechanism might be a trip wire or a pressure pad for instance.

Answer 7

3.Victim Operated IED:

Question 8

is an explosive device concealed under or on the ground and designed to
destroy or disable enemy targets, ranging from combatants to vehicles and tanks, as they pass over or near it.

Answer 8

Landmine

Question 9

What is the meaning of booby?

Answer 9

Stupid person, slow bird

Question 10

is a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals.

Answer 10

Trap

Question 11

These are traps made with sharpened bamboo often smeared with urine, feces, or another substance that would cause infection in the victim. The VC would dig a hole and put the sticks in the bottom, then cover it with a thin frame. The victim would put his foot through the cover and fall on the spikes below.

Answer 11

Punji Sticks

Question 12

These are traps made with sharpened bamboo often smeared with urine, feces, or another substance that would cause infection in the victim. The VC would dig a hole and put the sticks in the bottom, then cover it with a thin frame. The victim would put his foot through the cover and fall on the spikes below.

Answer 12

Punji Sticks