ied postal devices security training (improvised explosive device)

IED

Postal Devices

SECURITY TRAINING

(Improvised Explosive Device)

Aims & Objectives

Aims:

The aim of this training session is to educate staff on the various IED/Incendiary postal devices that could pose a threat to your working environment and how to manage the immediate situation

Objectives:

Understand the four C’s

Learn the different ‘types’ of postal devices

Teach you the ‘Tell-Tale’ signs of a possible suspect package

Establish what actions you need to take

IED - Typical Explosive Compounds

Typical Compounds & Detonators:

Plastic Explosive (or the obsolete term plastique) is a specialised form of explosive material. It is soft and hand malleable and may have the added benefit of being usable over a wider temperature range than pure explosive - (often made of a military used material called semtex or a slightly less effective and combustive material called C-4).

Some terrorist groups have also used plastic explosives, especially Semtex and C-4. In October 2000, terrorists used C-4 to attack the U.S.S. Cole, killing 17 sailors[2] In 1996, terrorists used C-4 to blow up the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing complex in Saudi Arabia.

Nitro-glycerine (NG), is a heavy, colourless, oily, explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol. Since the 1860s, it has been used as an active ingredient in the manufacture of explosives, specifically dynamite, and as such is employed in the construction and demolition industries. Similarly, since the 1880s, it has been used by the military as an active ingredient

A Detonator is a device used to trigger an explosive device. Detonators can be chemically, mechanically, or electrically initiated, the latter two being the most common. Explosive Ordnance Devices or EOD (hand grenades, naval mines etc.) generally use mechanical detonators.

IED - Typical Components

IED - Dealing with a Suspect Device - Video

VIDEO

IED - 4 C’s

01 - Typical Parcel Device Indicators

01 - Typical Parcel Device Indicators

Oil/Grease like stains and/or finger marks

Mis-spelt name/address and/or missing postcode etc

Foil underskin

Protruding wires

Heavily sealed (lots of tape etc)

Excessive postage

Strange odours (especially marzipan,Almond or petrol)Possibly strong minty or perfume smell in an attempt to hide true fragrance

Uneven weight - heavy on one side

02 - Letter Bomb (Musical Greeting Card)


Incomplete post code

Not addressed to any particular person within the organisation

Excessive postageOrigination of letter

Heavy and Bumpy feel


Battery/Power Source

Plastic Explosives & Nails

Trigger

Detonator

03 - Letter Bomb (Foil Contact Strip)


Excessive postage

General feel of letter

Marked Private


Contacts & TriggerBattery/Power Source

Nitro-Glycerine Explosive

Detonator - this would normally be a model rocket fuse


Contacts & Trigger

Bottom section would be sealed into the envelope so not to move

04 - Incendiary Device


Marked ‘Private and Personal’

General Feel of package

Possibly a smell of petrol or chemical


Back view - top section slightly pulled out


Larger section would be secured inside as not to move, allowing the adjoining card to be pulled therefore sparking the matches

05 - Letter (Razor Blades)

Unless viewed under an x-ray machine this envelope would not be seen as suspicious


Razor Blades

Designed to cause lacerations to fingers as they are run through the edge to open. Blades can also be contaminated, so causing illness as well as cuts

06 - Letter Bomb (Mini Micro Switch)

Do not bend Sticker

Unless viewed under an x-ray machine this envelope would not be seen as suspicious. The only possible indicators would be ‘do not bend’ and ‘Overseas

Address’ however these are not conclusive - envelope may feel bumpy

Lumpy Feel Weight

06 - Letter Bomb (Mini Micro Switch)

Battery/Power Source

Detonator

Plastic Explosives

Trigger (Switch)

Activation switch (on/off)

07 - Postal Device (Mechanical ‘Mardi-Gra’ Campaign)


Just addressed to the manger

Is the package unusual to the nature of the business?

If the item can be identified, does it appear to match that description?


Live shot gun shell

Door bolt

Spring is pulled back and held why the lid is closed, upon opening the bolt is released under the spring tension hitting and firing the shot gun shell

Spring

08 - Postal Device (Light Sensor)


Just addressed to the manger

Is the package unusual to the nature of the business?

If the item can be identified, does it appear to match that description?

Do Not X-Ray Sign

Comments on package that may raise concern

Weight


Detonator

Plastic Explosives

Trigger (Sensor)


09 - Tube Bomb (Stage Fireworks)


Not addressed to any one person

Postage costs

One end sealed more than the other


Theatrical Maroons (Large Stage Fireworks that contain gunpowder)

Trigger (Sensor)


Buzzer is just for the purpose of the imitation

device

Actions ‘Upon Discovering a Suspect Device’

What do you do when you suspect a parcel or post item?

•Don’t panic! - Try to remember that postal devices are usually triggered upon opening and would have been processed through the Royal Mail and transported on delivery vans etc - Time is not normally a matter of concern.

•Place the item in the ‘BOMB BIN’ (picture for illustration purposes only)

•Leave the post room, securing the door behind you and make your way to the nearest telephone and call your security department or pre-notified person.

•It is important to maintain calm during this situation, the matter in hand should not be advised to anyone else other than the nominated contact person in these situations.

•The decision to not evacuate, partially evacuate or commence a full evacuation will be determined by considering a number of factors including the perceived level of risk from the information gained from the immediate threat. (The suspect item, location, circumstances etc)

•These decisions will normally be made by senior management within your organisation and will be notified.

Aims & Objectives

Aims:

The aim of this training session is to educate staff on the various IED/Incendiary postal devices that could pose a threat to your working environment and how to manage the immediate situation

Objectives:

Understand the four C’s

Learn the different ‘types’ of postal devices

Teach you the ‘Tell-Tale’ signs of a possible suspect package

Establish what actions you need to take

End

Thank you:

Following a 10 minute break period you will be asked to complete a short test paper based on the training session you have received.

ied postal devices security training (improvised explosive device)

Documents

explosive device slide

private slide

cs slide

chemical slide

incendiary device slide

bumpy feel slide

musical greeting card

model rocket fuse slide