Replica Improvised Explosive Device (IED) plywood pressure plate switch, 2013
switch, improvised explosive device, component, improvised explosive device
Accession Number
NAM.2013-11-37-1
Description
Replica Improvised Explosive Device (IED) plywood pressure plate switch, 2013. This is an example of a low metal content Victim Operated IED (VOIED) switch, commonly used by insurgents during the Afghanistan campaign. The recycled timber switch bends under the weight of a person or vehicle, bringing the metal contacts together and initiating the device. Containing very little metal, it is difficult to detect using standard Vallon metal detectors. Associated with Operation HERRICK, Afghanistan (2002-2014) 2004- .
Events
HERRICK, Operation, 2002-14 (Afghanistan 2001-2021)
Units