Overall Flashcards
What can you adjust on the fly while using GPR on the minehound?
Time variable gain
When do you conduct the 3 Cs or 0, 5, 25s?
Whenever you stop
What is optimal lane coverage while clearing?
1-1.5m
What are the 5 components of an IED?
Container Power source Switch Initiator Main charge
What are the 3 D’s?
Distance
Direction
Description
What is scanning vs searching?
Scanning is a general and systematic examination of an area
Searching is a thorough examination of a certain feature in the area
What is positive space? Negative space?
Positive space is space taken up by solid objects
Negative space is the space between solid objects
How long does it take for your eyes to adjust to darkness?
30 minutes
What are ground sign indicators?
Discardables Discoloration Disturbance Flattening Markers Regularity Transference
What are the 5 C’s?
Confirm Clear Check Cordon Control
How far back from a device should a marker be?
1 meter
How many tines can be missing on the Thor?
2 max
What is the Thor battery life?
4 hours
What is the minehound battery life on dual mode?
8 hours
What are the parameters for GPR mode on the minehound?
Top down
Bottom up
Linear gain
Time variable gain