Terrorist Related Incidents Flashcards
what are the 3 main components of an IED
packaging,
main filling (explosives, cbrne),
means of initiation (switch, detonator, igniters)
who has overall control and coordination at an incident identified as having terrorist origins?
POLICE IC
a call to a bomb or terrorist related incident normally falls into which 3 categories?
no warning - device actuated.
Warning given - device actuated.
Warning given - device not actuated / made safe
the use of appliance and hand held radios is subject to what distance restrictions on transmission?
appliance - 50m (turn off if you have to go within 50m)
hand held - 10m
what size cordons are necessary for following suspect device sizes? A) suitcase b) car c) van/lorry
a) 100m
b) 200m
c) 400m
before siting appliances and / or committing personnel to an area, what must you consider?
(7 elements)
not in direct line of sight away from glass away from secondary hazards behind hard cover upwind if susp of chemical or biological beware of secondary devices request police
What 5 things are a NILO TAC AD for?
a. Conventional terrorism.
B. CBRNe Terrorism
c. Firearms related incidents.
D. Public disorder.
E. Crisis management.
what is a JUR
joint understanding of risk
who can position ground monitors within the hazard area of an MTFA (following a JUR)
MPS firearms unit
if mobilised to an RVP who can direct to the address?
control or MPS
in preparation for the Explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) officer, what are the 5 Cs?
• Confirm
− Location , position and characteristics have been noted.
• Clear
− The public have been safely cleared away from the area, clearing those nearest to the device first.
− Evacuation/invacuation of nearby premises has been considered.
− Direct those affected by CBRN to a safe area to await IOR/medical aid.
• Cordon
− Cordons in place to appropriate distances.
− Not in direct line of sight behind hard cover.
− Away from glass and parked vehicles.
• Control
− Ensure control is informed.
−RVP is designated and searched.
• Check
− Cordoned areas have been checked to ensure they are clear.
− Secondary devices and hazards considered.
− Request for more resources made as necessary.
in preparation for the Explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) officer, what are the 5 Ws?
• What
− What is it? Size , componets and description?
• Where
− Where is it? Exact postion. Map of approach route.
• When
− Exact time it was found?
− Has it been moved by anyone?
• Why
− Why is it suspicious?
− Any potential targets nearby ( people or places)?
− Any suspects?
• Who
− Who are the witnesses/informants.
− Keep them available at the rendezvous point for the EOD officer.
what colour is a NILO tabard?
red
in the instance of ballistics involved or suspected, what happens to oncoming resources?
directed away from the threat area until declared safe by police
