Mindset

• Expect devices at roads and chokepoints
• Slow down in high-risk areas
• Establish a baseline of what looks normal

Spot Anomalies

• Flag fresh asphalt, soil, or concrete
• Note items that simply don't belong
• Watch for new boxes, wires, or devices

Common Placement

• Check roads, shoulders, and pressure points
• Inspect entrances, gates, and walls
• Scan trash, debris, and crowded areas

Vehicle Threats

• Look for hanging parts or uneven ride height
• Note unusual or added wiring
• Treat parked vehicles as potential VBIEDs

Components

• Identify power sources and batteries
• Locate switches, plates, or timers
• Spot containers hiding the explosive

Command Wire

• Trace thin lines and taped seams
• Follow wires from device to trigger
• Find the wire, then find the operator

Detection Drill

• Run a full 360-degree visual scan
• Look high, low, and all around
• Combine clues; several signs mean a threat

React

• Stop the moment something feels wrong
• Create distance from the suspected device
• Report and isolate; do not touch