HIGH RISK CIED DISMOUNTED SEARCH - CANADA

We must make sure that we have a good understanding of the enemy TTP`s when emplacing IED`s within the battlespace. Every precaution should be taken to mitigate the risk before any approach is made to an area where we suspect that an IED may be placed.

OVERVIEW

The two day course will be split in half with regards to 50% will be classroom based whilst the other 50% will be practical in the Field training. We will study enemy patterns and emplacement before we then discuss what tools we have to assist us in detecting the IED and reducing the threat as much as possible before we confirm then decide to approach or avoid.

SCHEDULE

As part of the training the students will be exposed to the following

• Exposure to functional IED training devices

• Enemy TTP`s when emplacing IED`s

• “Hands on” practical Exercises using Hook & Line, Sickle Stick & Metal Detectors

• Vehicle load plans when working in a CIED environment

• Terrain analysis exercises

• Mission exercise threat assessments

• Ground sign awareness field exercises

MODULES INCLUDE

• IED Components

• Enemy Method of Attack 

• Threat Assessment

• Intro to IED Trigger Mitigation

• Ground Sign awareness 

• Hook & Line/Sickle Stick Training

• 5 C's

• Unoccupied Building Search Threats

• EOD 9 Line Report 

• IED Vehicle Load Plans

• Terrain Analysis to Identify VA & VP Areas

• VA/VP Crossing Drills 

• Metal Detector Training

• 1 + 1 Rule & IED Confirmation Drills

TRAINING METHODS

The first day will be all classroom based with the second day being in the field. The class will be split down into small groups and will get practical hands on training using equipment and practicing IED confirmation drills. The training will be conducted using inert training aids, search tools and role players.