Render Safe Procedure

Question 1

What is the best solution to a command detonated IED?

Answer 1

A robot

Question 2

What is SAD?

Answer 2

SEPARATE or interrupt the explosive train, ANALYZE the fuzing system, DISASSEMBLE the device

Question 3

When can initiators be hand removed?

Answer 3

In a non-life threatening situation with an X-ray that shows no tampering/booby traps are present

Question 4

How are detonators removed in a non-life threatening situation without an X-ray?

Answer 4

Rigged, cut or probed (no bundles - must be X-rayed) and as a last resort a PAN with a popper may be used

Question 5

What are the two components of a bomb?

Answer 5

Fuzing system and explosive train

Question 6

What does a positive safety accomplish in an IED?

Answer 6

Prevents the final action from taking place

Question 7

Which component should you attack first when interrupting or breaking the explosive train?

Answer 7

The most sensitive component

Question 8

What are the three steps in RSP?

Answer 8

Separate, Analyze and Disassemble

Question 9

If you have an initiator with one wire what do you do with it?

Answer 9

Place it into a Closed Metal Container

Question 10

What are the categories of IEDs?

Answer 10

Victim Activated, Timed, Command Activated