Definition: IEDD is a specific term that describes the searching for, locating, identification and render safe of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) of either criminal or terrorist origin. Devices may contain explosives, incendiary or have chemical or biological agent fillings. Such devices may be constructed with the intent to harass, injure or kill personnel, damage property or cause disruption.
Threat Resolution Ltd (TRLtd) offers a complementary range of Improvised IEDD services that are invariably tailored to the individual needs of each client.
Threat assessment
Assessment of the threat from terrorist bombs is the primary step towards the development of solutions that defeat or mitigate that threat. Whether the perceived danger is from terrorists or criminals, this initial threat assessment provides the scope, type and level of threat response.
TRLtd are experienced in Terrorist Threat Survey, a process that defines both the threat and vulnerability.
IEDD Organisation - Strategic and tactical planning
The output from the Threat Survey data can be interpreted to define operational requirements of an IEDD organization to defeat or mitigate the IEDD threat. Operational requirements include defining the structure of an IEDD organisation, communications, team composition and equipment levels.
A considerable array of skills and effective techniques has been developed by TRLtd to aid assessment including the investigation into criminal as well as terrorist capabilities.
We are also able to design and develop IEDD control structures including national reporting, intelligence and coordination centres. TRLtd is experienced in the development and introduction of IEDD technical procedures and regulations at national level.
Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
A Training Needs Analysis (TNA) will help identify the precise areas where training is required. As well as identifying your training requirements, a TRLtd IEDD TNA has the added benefit of ensuring that training and development initiatives are aligned with your organisational goals and doctrine.
TRLtd works with their clients to ensure that the best and most appropriate methods are used to conduct the TNA, drawing on our embedded IEDD and training experiences.
Equipment scaling
There exists a considerable array of IEDD equipment available on the international market. Where possible, the equipment must match the threat. TRLtd possesses the experience to identify appropriate, proven and effective equipment.
We also appreciate that due to financial constraints, this will not always be possible especially in developing nations and that improvised solutions may need to be identified and developed.
Training and capacity building
Efficient and appropriate technical training is fundamental to the development of an effective response and pre-emptive counter IED capability. Training must be based upon the threat but tempered with resources available to IEDD team personnel.
We are able to design, develop and execute training programmes tailored to the customers' requirements that includes but is not exclusive to:
- High-risk, pre-emptive search.
- Remote IEDD techniques.
- Manual IEDD techniques.
- Training at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels.
Electronic Countermeasures (ECM)
TRLtd are experienced in identifying and providing solutions to Radio Controlled IEDs (RCIEDs), the use of which has become commonplace by terrorists and criminals as an ambush weapon.
We support our clients through the employment of RCIED threat assessment that leads to a mitigation plan, which often recommends tactical countermeasures, as well as the use of bespoke RCIED ECM equipment.
Vehicle Borne IEDs (VBIED)
TRLtd possesses specialist capabilities in defeating the threat from vehicle borne IEDs - We are experienced in dealing with the threat posed from car and truck bombs and have exclusive access to proven, specialist IEDD equipment to deal with this threat.
