Render Safe Procedures (RSP)

Question 1

The 3 categories of an IED are timed, victim activated and command. Can a device be more than one?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

What does DELTA stand for?

Answer 2

• Distance (move the crowd back)
• Elevate (gain the high ground to look for the bad guy)
• Look (for the bad guy)
• Take (detain and take device from suspected person)
• Alert (finder alerts techs)

Question 3

Targeting priorities for a device? (may depend on situation)

Answer 3

1. Power source
2. Conductors (wires)
3. Switches
4. Explosives

Question 4

What does SAD stand for in RSP?

Answer 4

• separate (explosive train)
• analyze ( the fuzing system)
• disassemble (the device)
• ** (does not have to be in order and all steps may not be required)***

Question 5

What does render safe mean?

Answer 5

physical action taken preventing a device from functioning as designed

Question 6

What are the options for separating?

Answer 6

• explosively actuated tool
• rigging
• hand removal
• combination (most important is remove initiator from explosive

Question 7

Can you remove an initiator by hand during a life threatening situation?

Answer 7

Yes, x-ray first if possible

Question 8

What is a positive safety?

Answer 8

blocking material used for pinning or securing the component to prevent final initiating action