An improvised explosive device (IED) is a bomb constructed and deployed in ways other than in conventional military action. It may be constructed of conventional military explosives, such as an artillery shell, attached to a detonating mechanism. IEDs are commonly used as roadside bombs, or homemade bombs.

Up next: a look inside the deadly device. A cordless phone is a popular remote trigger for an IED since it may allow a signal to be transmitted up to a mile. Before we pick apart an IED, a refresher on more conventional bombs might be handy.

An Improvised-Explosive-Device (ED) that incorporates a Mobile-Phone or Cell-Phone is generally termed a Radio-Controlled-IED (RCIED). The term RCIED generally incorporates any explosive device that requires a radio signal (mobile-phone or cell-phone, pager, radio, key fob, etc) in order to function.

The use of radio systems and cell phones has long been discouraged at improvised explosive device scenes (IED) or bomb threats. The reasons for this were primarily due to the risk of stray radio frequency (RF) energy causing the unintentional functioning of a device.

2025年2月24日 · The IMEI or MEID number for your phone or tablet is a unique identifier for that device. IMEI stands for "International Mobile Equipment Identity" and is used by T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and other carriers that use Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM).

2016年9月19日 · Tracking cellphone detonators has been so effective that it's even been used by the NSA to identify IEDs in foreign war zones before they're detonated.

2021年7月22日 · Your phone or tablet uses a unique IMEI or MEID number, one that distinguishes it from other mobile devices. You may need this number to unlock your cellphone …

2022年11月14日 · Here’s what IMEI, ICCID, MEID, and SEID numbers are and their differences: These are four distinct serial numbers that you can find associated with most modern smart devices. Each is attached to a specific piece or set of hardware, and each is …

2022年5月19日 · An improvised explosive device (IED) attack is the use of a "homemade" bomb and/or destructive device to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or distract. IEDs are used by criminals, vandals, terrorists, suicide bombers, and insurgents.

All checkpoint security personnel should recognize the PIES components of an improvised explosive device (IED), how they work together and how to analyze X-rays