Editing Improvised explosive device (section)

===Detection and disarmament===
Because the components of these devices are being used in a manner not intended by their manufacturer, and because the method of producing the explosion is limited only by the science and imagination of the perpetrator, it is not possible to follow a step-by-step guide to detect and disarm a device that an individual has only recently developed. As such, [[bomb disposal|explosive ordnance disposal]] (IEDD) operators must be able to fall back on their extensive knowledge of the first principles of [[explosives]] and [[ammunition]], to try and deduce what the perpetrator has done, and only then to [[render safe procedure|render it safe]] and dispose of or exploit the device.{{according to whom?|date=October 2024}}

Beyond this, as the stakes increase and IEDs are emplaced not only to achieve the direct effect, but to deliberately target IEDD operators and cordon personnel, the IEDD operator needs to have a deep understanding of tactics to ensure they are neither setting up any of their team or the cordon troops for an attack, nor walking into one themselves. The presence of [[chemical warfare|chemical]], [[biological warfare|biological]], [[radioactivity|radiological]], or [[radioactivity|nuclear]] ([[CBRN]]) material in an IED requires additional precautions. As with other missions, the EOD operator provides the area commander with an assessment of the situation and of support needed to complete the mission.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}

Military and law enforcement personnel from around the world have developed a number of [[render safe procedure|render-safe procedure]]s (RSPs) to deal with IEDs.  RSPs may be developed as a result of direct experience with devices or by applied research designed to counter the threat. The supposed effectiveness of IED jamming systems, including vehicle- and [[Thor III|personally-mounted]] systems, has caused IED technology to essentially regress to command-wire detonation methods.{{cn|date=June 2023}} These are physical connections between the detonator and explosive device and cannot be jammed. However, these types of IEDs are more difficult to emplace quickly, and are more readily detected.{{according to whom?|date=October 2024}}

Military forces and law enforcement from India, Canada, United Kingdom, Israel, Spain, and the United States are at the forefront of counter-IED efforts, as all have direct experience in dealing with IEDs used against them in conflict or terrorist attacks. From the research and development side, programs such as the new Canadian Unmanned Systems Challenge will bring student groups together to invent an unmanned device to both locate IEDs and pinpoint the insurgents.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unlimitedmagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=504&ed=15&cat=14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619215341/http://www.unlimitedmagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=504&ed=15&cat=14 |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 June 2017 |title=Messenger, Scott (2009-03-01). "The Unmanned Mission". Retrieved on 2009-03-26 |publisher=Unlimitedmagazine.com |access-date=18 October 2009}}</ref>