MAC 7 Training

Another great week here with Donald Parrish and myself George Javier McKerrow at USBTA showcasing our CBRNe kits along with the Lance Disruptor and the 3D Xray. Working closely on Lane 11 with our partners from NP
Aerospace and Explotrain. We enjoyed all the weather that Florida could throw at us

Background

B***y trap switches are being utilized in Ukraine as a part of their defense strategy amidst the ongoing military unrest. These devices are designed to detonate a weapon or explosive when triggered by certain actions or movements. They serve as a low-cost, yet effective means of warding off enemy forces, particularly in unpredictable or low-visibility situations. The use of b***y trap switches in Ukraine has raised concerns due to their potential to cause civilian casualties if not properly marked or if civilians are not appropriately informed about their locations. Furthermore, these devices could remain a threat long after the conflict has ended. Therefore, while they provide a tactical advantage in combat situations, their use also brings significant ethical and humanitarian considerations. Their use in Ukraine underscores the complexity of modern warfare and the delicate balance between tactical necessity and humanitarian obligations.

Definition

A b***y trap is a device or setup that is intended to kill, harm, or surprise a human or another animal. It is triggered by the presence or actions of the victim and sometimes has some form of bait designed to lure the victim towards it. The trap may be set to act upon trespassers who enter restricted areas, and it can be triggered when the victim performs an action (e.g., opening a door, picking something up, or switching something on). It can also be triggered by vehicles driving along a road, as in the case of improvised explosive devices (IEDs)

Proactive not Reactive

I used to teach the Warfighters the dangers of operating in a high-threat, Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) environment in Counter-Insurgency (COIN) Warfare. Some of you will remember Channelization, Aiming Markers, Ground sign, and Environment (CAGE). Other terms were honesty traces, vulnerable areas, vulnerable points, and hard targeting. You constantly had to conduct a personal threat assessment in order to stay alive. I remember a very simple phrase that I was taught to always revert to: ' absence of the normal and presence of the abnormal." The key lessons we learned during OIF and OEF should not be forgotten and must be passed on to our current warfighters.

" Failing to prepare is preparing to fail."

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"Realistic Training Saves Lives"

Demolitions and B***y Trap Firing Devices Training Kit (w/ Case) - Inert Replicas - Inert Products LLC This kit contains a variety of initiators that can be implemented as mine fuzes, b***y trap initiators, and/or demolitions firing devices. All components are completely inert for safe, training purpose only. Each replica is made from aluminum, with the exception of the replica M60 and M81 ignitors w...

Never forget

The EOD Warrior Foundation honors the memory of GYSGT Christopher W. Eckard, who made the ultimate sacrifice on this day in 2010.