Searching and Bomb Awareness

Question 1

Actions on Find (Assessed as Suspicious or Undecided):

Answer 1

• DO NOT TOUCH TILT OR TAMPER
• Do not use mobile phones or transmit on radios within 25m
(electronic frequencies may cause a device to detonate)
• Inform supervisor/advice VKG ASAP
• Evacuate 100m for suspected IED/ 500m is suspected vehicle
IED
• If CBR-N suspected, evacuate, isolate exposed persons, turn
or HVAC

Question 2

HOT Principle:

Answer 2

• Hidden
• Obviously suspicious
• Typical of the environment (of the items usually found in that area)

Question 3

Assessing Unattended items:

Answer 3

Get the FACTS
• Find the owner
➢ Review CCTV
• Assess the Property (Follow the HOT ALERTS)
➢ Alert
➢ Level
➢ Elevated
➢ Receipt of a
➢ Threat
➢ Sensitive location
• Consider
• The
• Situation