2017

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A-P-T Research, Inc. reserves the right to limit distribution of the products and devices sold in this catalog. These products will only be sold to qualified Government Agencies and are restricted to official training use only. A-P-T Research, Inc. does not sell these products to the general public. The use of products, listed in this catalog, is at your own risk. All products and devices produced and supplied by A-P-T Research, Inc. are completely inert, and DO NOT contain any pyrotechnic, explosive, or energetic materials. All products/devices are certified as being inert and non-hazardous--when used as directed by qualified instructional personnel.

These inert training products are manufactured and distributed for the purpose of official training use only. By agreeing to purchase these products/devices, Purchaser agrees to the following terms, and does so at their own risk:

(1) A secure environment will be provided, whereby these products are protected, at all times, from misuse, theft, loss, or mistaken identity.

(2) Inert stickers will not be removed from the products. (3) Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, A-P-T Research, Inc., its officers, directors,

shareholders, subsidiaries, and employees against any and all damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including Attorney’s fees) that are alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the improper storage or use of these products/devices, including but not limited to, bodily injury, personal injury, or property damage. A-P-T Research, Inc. will in no way be held legally liable/responsible for costs/damages caused by, or because of, any purchasers misuse/use, criminal or otherwise.

(4) Any claim relating to the use of products or devices purchased from A-P-T Research, Inc. shall be governed by the laws of the State of Alabama without regard to the rules regarding choice of law. Any dispute, claim, action or suit arising out of or relating to any and all purchases made from A-P-T Research, Inc. may only be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Alabama, City of Huntsville.

A-P-T Research, Inc. reserves the right to notify the proper federal, state and/or local authorities of any suspected illegal activities.

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Table of Contents Capabilities ................................................................................................................... iv

A-P-T Research, Inc. Contact Information .................................................................. v

Victim Operated ............................................................................................................. 1

Acoustic Device ........................................................................................................... 1

Afghan-Style Hacksaw Blade Pressure Plate .............................................................. 1

Afghan-Style Pressure Release Device ....................................................................... 2

Anti-Lift Mousetrap Pressure Plate .............................................................................. 2

Anti-Sweep Pressure Plate (AEOD) ............................................................................ 3

Bowed Saw Blade Pressure Plate (AEOD) .................................................................. 3

Cantilever Pressure Plate ............................................................................................ 4

Cross-style Carbon Rod Pressure Plate ...................................................................... 5

Dual Spring Pressure Plate ......................................................................................... 5

Flashlight Device ......................................................................................................... 6

Four Spring Pressure Plate ......................................................................................... 6

Hacksaw Blade Pressure Plate ................................................................................... 7

Hacksaw Pressure Release Device (AEOD) ............................................................... 7

High Metal Content Device .......................................................................................... 8

Leaf Spring Pressure Plate .......................................................................................... 8

Low Metal Content Carbon Rod Pressure Plate .......................................................... 9

Low Metal Content Copper Wire Pressure Plate ......................................................... 9

Low Metal Content Foil Pressure Plate ...................................................................... 10

Low Metal Content Foil Rod Pressure Plate (AEOD)................................................. 10

Low Metal Content Matchbox Pressure Plate ............................................................ 11

Metal Strip Pressure Plate ......................................................................................... 11

Multi-Contact Pressure Plate ..................................................................................... 12

No Metallic Signature Sulfuric Acid Pressure Plate with Dynamite ............................ 12

No Metal Content Dowel Pressure Plate with Dynamite ............................................ 13

Pac Man Pressure Plate ............................................................................................ 13

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Passive Infrared (PIR) Device with Safe Separation.................................................. 14

Pressure Release Device .......................................................................................... 14

Progressive Ball Bearing Pressure Plate ................................................................... 15

Push Button Pressure Plate ....................................................................................... 15

Self-Contained Bottle Device ..................................................................................... 16

Single Carbon Rod Pressure Plate ............................................................................ 16

Somali-Style Hacksaw Pressure Plate ....................................................................... 17

Three Piece Tire Pressure Plate ................................................................................ 17

Under Vehicle Limpet Device .................................................................................... 18

Wood Tilt Switch ........................................................................................................ 18

Command Detonated .................................................................................................. 19

315MHz Radio Controlled Device .............................................................................. 19

Cell Phone Device ..................................................................................................... 19

Cell Phone Limpet Device With Anti-Removal ........................................................... 20

Motorcycle Alarm Device ........................................................................................... 20

RFT-2 ........................................................................................................................ 21

Steel Pipe Hand Grenade .......................................................................................... 21

Suicide Vest Fishing .................................................................................................. 22

Suicide Vest AK-47 .................................................................................................... 22

Timed Devices ............................................................................................................. 23

555 Improvised Timer PVC Pipe Bomb ..................................................................... 23

Electronic Countdown Timer Device .......................................................................... 23

Pipe Bomb with Digital Timer (PVC) .......................................................................... 24

Board-Mounted Electronic Timer Training Aid ........................................................... 24

Accessories ................................................................................................................. 25

12 Inch Directional Fragmentation Charge (DFFC) - Steel ....................................... 25

Directional Fragment Charge (DFC) Pressure Cooker .............................................. 25

Add-On Clothes Pin Arming Feature ......................................................................... 26

Add-On Locking Pressure Plate Feature ................................................................... 26

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Training Summary A-P-T Research, Inc. provides quality service in the specialty area of Counter-

IED Training, Site Threat Awareness and Vulnerability Assessment, as well as Training Aid Development and Fabrication. We have the capability to train on-site or as a Mobile Training Team.

Our Counter-IED personnel conduct detailed site assessment and inspections,

advise on threat mitigation, security posture, force protection, and suggest facility evacuation plans.

APT will provide a vulnerability assessment, the findings and suggestions of

which will be briefed to key leaders and supervisors. This briefing will enable supervisors to determine if items are credible enough to warrant evacuation and emergency response. Along with the classroom style training for supervisory personnel, we provide questionnaires placed at key locations for employees to use in the event of an incoming threat message.

Capabilities • IED Electronics Instruction • Homemade Explosives (HMEs) Instructions • IED Training Devices • Threat Assessment • Bomb Threat/Search • Vulnerability Assessment

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A-P-T Research, Inc. Contact Information A-P-T Research, Inc. – Huntsville Headquarters 4950 Research Drive NW Huntsville, AL 35805-5906 Telephone: 256.327.3373 Fax: 256.837.7786 Jerry Rufe, Vice President, Test Support Division 256.327.3389, jrufe@apt-research.com Miguel Perez, C-IED Training Group Program Manager 256.327.4027, mperez@apt-research.com Becky Merrill, Vice President, Contracts 256.327.4015, bmerrill@apt-research.com

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Victim Operated

Acoustic Device

Once activated, this device initiates the circuit upon sensing any sound above a certain dB level (i.e. voices, door closing, etc.) Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTSAD

Afghan-Style Hacksaw Blade Pressure Plate

Pressure plate constructed using a standard dual edged hacksaw blade, sheet metal, and coil springs. Customer would normally place inside a small garbage or shopping bag, to prevent dirt from fouling contact area, and bury slightly below dirt surface or cover with leaves, etc. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTAFGHHBPP

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Afghan-Style Pressure Release Device

Device uses a syringe held in place by a wooden box. The syringe has a spring that is held down by customer provided weight, when removed the spring decompresses and triggers the penalty. The device penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert improvised cap.

Part Number: APTSyrPrRe

Anti-Lift Mousetrap Pressure Plate

Spring-loaded pressure plate designed as anti-lift device. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTALMT

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Anti-Sweep Pressure Plate (AEOD)

This is a variation on the stripped lamp cord pressure plate. As a pressure plate it operates normally. However, it targets EOD personnel that attempt to investigate the item. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTGSPP

Bowed Saw Blade Pressure Plate (AEOD)

Bowed saw blade construction allows for a simple but effective pressure plate design that does not require suspension springs for the saw blade. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number:

APTHBBOWAEOD

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Cantilever Pressure Plate

This pressure plate has two activation methods. A counterbalance (rock, log, etc.) is placed on one end of the pressure plate holding the contacts apart. Method 1: Removing the counterbalance allows the contacts to touch. Method 2: Stepping on the end opposite the counterbalance causes contact of the pressure plate. This device would normally be placed in a plastic bag and buried lightly in a hole, or placed among scattered trash/debris to camouflage. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTCANTPP

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Cross-style Carbon Rod Pressure Plate

Low metal content pressure plate utilizing a pair of carbon rods. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTCrosCRPP

Dual Spring Pressure Plate

Plate utilizes punched tin at contact points and is triggered by way of two coil springs. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTDUALSPP

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Flashlight Device

Reminiscent of IEDs found in 2012 in Arizona, this flashlight contains an inert blasting cap, inert plastic explosive, and the complete working circuitry, inside the flashlight housing. This is a victim operated device set off by way of the flashlight’s normal power switch. Penalty is a buzzer – a super bright LED may be substituted at customer’s request.

Part Number: APTFLASHv1

Four Spring Pressure Plate

Utilizes four coil springs of the type commonly found in bicycle seats or in the valve train of automobile engines. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APT4SPP

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Hacksaw Blade Pressure Plate

A hacksaw blade pressure-activated device comprised of two standard hacksaw blades and sealed in a bicycle tire tube. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTHBPP

Hacksaw Pressure Release Device (AEOD)

This simple design utilizes a hacksaw blade. It primarily functions as a pressure release device. Yet, due to a unique design, it will also function as a victim-operated pressure plate, under certain conditions. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTHBPRAEOD

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High Metal Content Device

The high metal content pressure plate using a simple design - metal plates separated by a non-conductive cushion. These devices have been found in Africa. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert improvised cap.

Part Number: APTHMC

Leaf Spring Pressure Plate

Pressure plate that employs metal of the type found in truck leaf springs. This is suspended, by a spring at each end, over the thin sheet metal contact. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTLSPP

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Low Metal Content Carbon Rod Pressure Plate

Pressure Plate utilizing four carbon rods to create two contact points. Available with stripped lamp cord or magnet wire connecting the carbon rods. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert improvised cap.

Part Number: APTLMSCR

Low Metal Content Copper Wire Pressure Plate

This pressure plate uses single strand copper wire to create two contact points. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert improvised cap.

Part Number: APTLMCPP

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Low Metal Content Foil Pressure Plate

Pressure plate constructed using magnet wire with chewing gum foil wrappers as contact points. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTLMCFOIL

Low Metal Content Foil Rod Pressure Plate (AEOD)

Pressure Plate constructed using magnet wire with gum foil wrappers, wrapped around wooden dowels as contacts. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert improvised cap.

Part Number: APTLMSR3EOD

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Low Metal Content Matchbox Pressure Plate

Constructed of cardboard matchboxes, a conductor, and tape, this pressure plate epitomizes “improvised devices”. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTLMCMBPP8

Metal Strip Pressure Plate

This pressure plate constructed of wood, foam and utilizes two strips of sheet metal as contacts. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert improvised cap.

Part Number: APTMSPP

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Multi-Contact Pressure Plate

Pressure plate constructed using lamp cord and sheet metal to create three contacts. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert improvised cap.

Part Number: APTMCPP

No Metallic Signature Sulfuric Acid Pressure Plate with Dynamite

Pressure Plate constructed completely of wood, foam, tape and inert sulfuric acid. This device, due to its no metal design does not include a penalty, such as a buzzer or LED.

Part Number: APTACIDPPTNT

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No Metal Content Dowel Pressure Plate with Dynamite

Pressure Plate constructed completely of wood, foam, tape and inert Armstrong's mix or similar inert HME. This device, due to its no metal design does not include a penalty, such as a buzzer or LED.

Part Number: APTNOMCPPTNT

Pac Man Pressure Plate

Low metal content pressure plate derived from foam and magnet wire. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTPACPP

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Passive Infrared (PIR) Device with Safe Separation

This PIR device is mounted on a small project box for easy concealment. Device features an external washing machine timer for safe separation and to allow the PIR time to set up. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert improvised cap.

Part Number: APTPIRSS

Pressure Release Device

This pressure release device utilizes springs typically found in bicycle seats and sheet metal to create a contact that is held together by customer provided weight (rock, log, etc.) when removed, the springs cause the contacts to open and function the penalty. A buzzer or a LED may be used with a shunted, inert improvised cap.

Part Number: APTRel

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Progressive Ball Bearing Pressure Plate

This pressure plate makes use of ball bearings and a bed of foam. The foam being worn down by continuous traffic, the ball bearings eventually make contact with both sides of the circuit. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTPROGPP

Push Button Pressure Plate

This compact pressure plate utilizes a normally open push button embed in the wood. When the plate is stepped on the button triggers the device. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert improvised cap.

Part Number: APTPBPP

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Self-Contained Bottle Device

A completely self-contained bomb in a bottle with inert plastic explosives, battery, and a syringe acting as plunger in the lid of the bottle. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert improvised cap.

Part Number: APTSCB

Single Carbon Rod Pressure Plate

A single carbon rod acts as one contact, while stripped lamp cord acts as the other. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTCRv1

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Somali-Style Hacksaw Pressure Plate

Pressure plate device, of a design found in the Horn of Africa, which employs 4 hacksaw blades as contacts. This design uses no spring material and either set of contacts will function the device. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTSOMHPP

Three Piece Tire Pressure Plate

A low metal content pressure plate that makes use of the rubber tire snap back design. This particular version provides an effective pressure area of 16-18” in length, as opposed to 6-8” of the standard snap backs. This design also utilizes magnet wire as contacts. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APT3TPP

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Under Vehicle Limpet Device

The device uses two rare earth magnets to attach to the underside of a vehicle. A hinged flap arms the device once the vehicle reaches a speed that has enough force to depress it. The device will function as the vehicle slows and the flap no longer provides pressure.

Part Number: APTUVLv2

Wood Tilt Switch

This wood tilt switch utilizes a carbon rod, plastic cover, and lamp cord contact points. When tilted the carbon rod slides to make contact with the stripped lamp cord. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert improvised cap.

Part Number: APTTILTW

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Command Detonated

315MHz Radio Controlled Device

This device triggered by a handheld remote that operates in the 315MHz range. Completely operational and self-contained, it includes an inert improvised, or commercial-style blasting cap. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APT315RCv1

Cell Phone Device

Our cell phone device was designed around a standard inexpensive cell phone. The included phone is an actual working unit, which the customer may activate in order to receive calls and function the device. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTCELL

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Cell Phone Limpet Device With Anti-Removal

This device utilizes magnets to attach to the underside of a vehicle or any metal target. Primary functioning, of this device, utilizes a cell phone. However, this device also incorporates an anti-removal feature, as a secondary means of functioning. This device incorporates a buzzer for the penalty, but an LED may be substituted, at customer’s request.

Part Number: APTCELLDv2

Motorcycle Alarm Device

This device utilizes a motorcycle alarm which allows a smaller overall package. This is more easily concealed than our devices based on car alarms. However, operationally it is identical. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTMAv1

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RFT-2

This RFT-2 device pairs with a commercial off the shelf switching circuit and comes with a YK-2000 remote. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted)

Part Number: APTRFT

Steel Pipe Hand Grenade

This is an example of a hand grenade that could be assembled from readily available steel water pipe couplings and plugs. It is filled with inert black powder simulant and fused with inert hobby fuse. A makeshift striker utilizing two wooden matches and a piece of sand paper complete the design.

Part Number: APTGSTP

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Suicide Vest Fishing

A suicide vest using a Fishing style vest. Vest is filled with inert plastic explosives in the pockets and functional circuitry. Can be assembled with a standard push button or a “dead man” switch, according to customer preference. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert improvised cap.

Part Number: APTSVC

Suicide Vest AK-47

A suicide vest using a Chinese-style AK magazine bandolier. Vest includes 5 sticks of inert dynamite and completely operable circuitry. Can be assembled with a standard push button, or a “dead man” switch, according to customer preference. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTSVAK

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Timed Devices

555 Improvised Timer PVC Pipe Bomb

Timing circuit with a tilt switch and buzzer. Main charge is inert plastic explosive with embedded ball bearing for fragmentation.

Part Number: APT555PB

Electronic Countdown Timer Device

The ubiquitous Hollywood movie-styled countdown timer initiated device is very small, and therefore easily concealed. The timer can be set to 99 minutes and 59 seconds, allowing for a prolonged training timeframe. Penalty is a buzzer (LED may be substituted) with a shunted, inert, improvised cap.

Part Number: APTECTD

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Pipe Bomb with Digital Timer (PVC)

Section of PVC pipe filled with inert plastic explosives or simulated powdered explosive initiated by an electronic kitchen timer or wristwatch.

Part Number: APTPBDT-2

Board-Mounted Electronic Timer Training Aid

This IED training aid device illustrates how a timed device functions. Knife switch, two timers, a power supply and inert LED blasting cap.

Part Number: APTETVA

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Accessories

12 Inch Directional Fragmentation Charge (DFFC) - Steel

This Directional Fragmentation Charge (DFC) has a cap well in the back. The charge features a resin epoxy to hold fragmentation in place. Can be made with or without base plate. Also available as a Directional Focused Fragmentation Charge (DFFC) with a longer barrel-like steel housing.

Part Number:

For DFC -- APT12inDFC

For DFFC – APT12inDFFC

Directional Fragment Charge (DFC) Pressure Cooker

This main charge uses a pressure cooker body to house an inert plastic explosive and used nails embedded in resin for fragmentation. With the lid secured it makes an omnidirectional frag producing charge.

Part Number: APTDFCPC

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Add-On Clothes Pin Arming Feature

Clothespin arming of a pressure plate allows the pressure plate to be emplaced at the operator’s leisure, and actually armed at the precise moment that he decides. It also can be utilized as a safe separation arming feature, allowing arming of the device from a safe distance. This arming feature can be added to most pressure plate designs for an additional fee.

Part Number: APTCPAF

Add-On Locking Pressure Plate Feature

This add-on feature turns a standard pressure plate, which is typically only a momentary buzz, into a “stress training” aid. Once activated, the buzzer will” lock on” and continue buzzing until power is removed. This can be added to most momentary-type pressure plates for an additional fee.

Part Number: APTPPLF

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