C- Confirm it is an IED
C- Clear the area (about 300 meters)
C- Cordon off the area
C- Call up the UXO report
C- Control traffic from entering the area (both vehicle and pedestrian)
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The 5 Cs of IED are Concept, Capable, Casing, Container, and Catalyst. These elements are often used to understand and analyze improvised explosive devices in the context of forensic investigations or security assessments.
Confirm, clear, call, cordon, control.
Confirm, clear, check, cordon, and control.
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The component of an IED that creates an electrical charge is typically a battery or power source. This electrical charge is used to initiate the explosive material or trigger the detonation mechanism of the IED.