Editing Improvised explosive device (section)

===By warhead===
The ''Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms'' (JCS Pub 1-02) includes two definitions for improvised devices: improvised explosive devices (IED) and [[improvised nuclear device]] (IND).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/jel/new_pubs/jp1_02.pdf |title=JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |access-date=18 October 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081123014953/http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/jel/new_pubs/jp1_02.pdf |archive-date=23 November 2008 }}</ref> These definitions address the ''Nuclear'' and ''Explosive'' in ''CBRNe''. That leaves chemical, biological and radiological undefined. Four definitions have been created to build on the structure of the JCS definition. Terms have been created to standardize the language of first responders and members of the military and to correlate the operational picture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbrneworld.com/images/CBRNe_WORLD.pdf |title=CBRNe World pages |access-date=18 October 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325102212/http://www.cbrneworld.com/images/CBRNe_WORLD.pdf |archive-date=25 March 2009 }}</ref>

====Explosive====
A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic, or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or distract. It may incorporate military stores, but is normally devised from non-military components.<ref name="AAP-6"/>

====Explosively formed penetrator/projectiles (EFPs)====
[[File:Improvised explosive device explosively formed penetrator Iraq.jpg|thumb|upright|Improvised explosive device in Iraq. The [[wiktionary:Concave|concave]] copper shape on top defines an [[explosively formed penetrator]]/projectile.]]

IEDs have been deployed in the form of [[Explosively formed penetrator|explosively formed projectile]]s (EFP), a special type of [[shaped charge]] that is effective at long standoffs from the target (50 meters or more), however their accuracy is limited due to the way in which EFPs are produced.  The large "slug" projected from the explosion has no stabilization because it has no tail fins and it does not spin like a bullet from a rifle.  Without this stabilization the trajectory can not be accurately determined beyond 50 meters.  An EFP is essentially a cylindrical shaped charge with a machined concave metal disc (often copper) in front, pointed inward. The force of the shaped charge turns the disc into a high velocity slug<!-- Should have been said towards the beginning of this paragraph. -->, capable of penetrating the armor of many vehicles.

====Directionally focused charges====
Directionally focused charges (also known as directionally focused fragmentary charges depending on the construction) are very similar to EFPs, with the main difference being that the top plate is usually flat and not concave. It also is not made with machined copper but much cheaper cast or cut metal.<!-- I believe that this should be more general and not be restricted to a specific material. This is for one, a "improvised" device. Regardless it should have a citation. --> When made for fragmentation, the contents of the charge are usually nuts, bolts, ball bearings and other similar shrapnel products and explosive. If it only consists of the flat metal plate, it is known as a platter charge, serving a similar role as an EFP with reduced effect but easier construction.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Superbomb Mystery: The Herrhaussen Assassination|magazine=WIRED}}</ref>

====Chemical====
A device incorporating the toxic attributes of chemical materials designed to result in the dispersal of toxic chemical materials for the purpose of creating a primary patho-physiological toxic effect (morbidity and mortality), or secondary psychological effect (causing fear and [[behavior modification]]) on a larger population. Such devices may be fabricated in a completely improvised manner or may be an improvised modification to an existing weapon.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}

====Biological====
A device incorporating biological materials designed to result in the dispersal of vector borne biological material for the purpose of creating a primary patho-physiological toxic effect (morbidity and mortality), or secondary psychological effect (causing fear and behavior modification) on a larger population.{{according to whom?|date=October 2024}}

====Incendiary====
A device making use of exothermic chemical reactions designed to result in the rapid spread of fire for the purpose of creating a primary patho-physiological effect (morbidity and mortality), or secondary psychological effect (causing fear and behavior modification) on a larger population or it may be used with the intent of gaining a tactical advantage. Such devices may be fabricated in a completely improvised manner or may be an improvised modification to an existing weapon. A common type of this is the [[Molotov cocktail]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}

====Radiological====
A speculative device incorporating radioactive materials designed to result in the dispersal of radioactive material for the purpose of area denial and economic damage, and/or for the purpose of creating a primary patho-physiological toxic effect (morbidity and mortality), or secondary psychological effect (causing fear and behavior modification) on a larger population. Such devices may be fabricated in a completely improvised manner or may be an improvised modification to an existing nuclear weapon. Also called a Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD) or "[[dirty bomb]]".{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}

====Nuclear====
[[Improvised nuclear device]] of most likely [[Gun-type fission weapon|gun-type]] or [[Nuclear weapon design#Implosion-type weapon|implosion-type]].{{according to whom?|date=October 2024}}