Transportation Flashcards
What are pre-designed routes important when transporting hazardous devices?
To minimize damage to personnel and property should an explosion occur
Which type container would best be utilized in a downtown area?
Total Containment Vessel
What is critical in the placement of a device in a container?
Centering the bomb within the chamber
When may military ordnance be transported safely in a bomb trailer?
Bomb trailers are not designed for military ordnance and therefore should never be used to transport these items
What is an emergency holding area, cook-off point, or a safe haven?
An area that can withstand a detonation should one occur
What are bomb transport vehicles used for?
Safely transport a bomb, components, explosives, or other hazardous items from the location found to a safe storage/disposal area
What is the preferred method to deal with a device?
Render Safe
What are the four types of specially designed bomb transport vehicles (vessels)?
Non-Directional, Directional Single Vent, Directional Double Vent, Total Containment Vessel
What container is designed for withstand shape charges
No container is currently designed to handle shape charges
When should you transport a device
When RSP or disposal on site is not available
