SABT 6 F Explosive Tech Branch

Question 1

1 List the technical services provided by the Explosive Technology Branch (ETB)

Answer 1

A. provide technical assistance during bombing and arson investigations and make determinations on the identity of suspected explosive materials under Title 11 and explosive or incendiary devices under Title II and Title 11. When a violations have occurred, a written determination is provided from an Explosive Enforcement Officer EEO,

Question 2

2 Name two problems associated with request and physical evidence submitted to ETB.

Answer 2

-Physical Evidence
not completely rendered safe, quantities of explosive shipped to large, sample shipped in improper containers, evidence incorrectly identified,
-labels poorly attached to exhibits or not correctly filled out, improper segregation of materials, item count incorrect, shipping containers improperly marked
-REPORTS
Inv reports missing, narrative not complete or contains gaps in technical infor, no clear request for services, report doesn’t include dialogue with suspect regarding the device, especially important for combination of parts charges, no mention of collateral request or investigations, other helpful info not provided, bomb squad reports incuding RSP and disassembly procedures uses, other forensic reports, sketches and drawing, photo, ID illegal explosives devices and fireworks, or firecrackers

Question 3

3 Explain how the ETB makes determinations about suspected improvised explosive devices, illegal explosive devices, incendiary devices or unassembled components.

Answer 3

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Question 4

4 Describe the procedure for obtaining inert explosive props.

Answer 4

• Call EEB to determine availability
• Make request 2 weeks in advance
• Items must be returned to NCERT within 30 days
• Cannot be held as evidence
• Any evidentiary photos cannot have the lot # or other identifying data visible.

Question 5

5 Explain the current policy and procedures regarding court mock-up IEDs.

Answer 5

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Question 6

Provide determination of destructive device and explosives

• Assist with court preparation and presentation of evidence
• provide expert witness opinion testimony
• Render safe and disassemble suspected destructive devices
• destroy explosive and hazardous material
• provide technical assistance in thee execution of search warrants and undercover operations
• assist with post blast and arson SC investigations
• Conduct explosive related threats assessments
• Perform underwater explosive operation (dive Team)

Answer 6

EEO Services

Question 7

Provide a written technical opinion to case agent

• conduct field test of function test
• explosives ID, determination classification and functioning

Answer 7

EEO Device Determinations

Question 8

ETP Explosive Technology Branch provide what 7 services

Answer 8

A Provide technical assistance during bombing & arson in
B National Response Team (NRT) and international Response Team (IRT) members
C Device determinations
1 written opinion to the SA about applicability of the device or components to the technical requirements of Tittle II and 11
2 field test or function test to determine or illustrate lethality and method of operation
3 assists SA during the execution of SW
4 disassembles or renders safe explosive incendiary devices
5 Provides technical ass to ATF inv on the classification of industrial explosive devices tools
6 direst support to SA during the UC purchase of Tittle II weapons (DD)
7 Provides support to other Fed LEO agencies