Large Vehicle Bombs

Question 1

Which type of vehicle is most commonly used as a VBIED?

Answer 1

Sedan

Question 2

Which terrorist group is credited with perfecting the use of VBIEDs?

Answer 2

PIRA (Provisional Irish Republican Army)

Question 3

What type of explosive was used in the World Trade Center Bombing in 1993 and is preferred by the Palestinians?

Answer 3

Urea Nitrate

Question 4

The preferred VBIED defeat option which provides the highest chance of success is?

Answer 4

Surgical

Question 5

How many categories of VBIEDs are there?

Answer 5

4

Question 6

Which response category entails normal pace of operations, non-aggressive assessment and possibly towing the vehicle?

Answer 6

1

Question 7

Which response category is when there is a confirmed VBIED and the area is not evacuated?

Answer 7

4

Question 8

During a response to a VBIED Cat 3 suspect van, which charge would make the best expulsion charge? Big Mike or Bottler?

Answer 8

Big Mike

Question 9

When responding and performing a manual approach on a VBIED, when is it recommended to wear a Bomb Suit?

Answer 9

Always