Replica pressure release switch Improvised Explosive Device (IED), 2013
switch, improvised explosive device, component, improvised explosive device
Accession Number
NAM.2013-11-40-1
Description
Replica pressure release switch Improvised Explosive Device (IED), 2013. This is an example of a pressure release switch IED, commonly used by insurgents during the Afghanistan campaign to target IED Disposal Operators disarming devices manually. Attractive objects are usually placed on top of the switch to persuade individuals to move the object and cause the device to function. Associated with Operation HERRICK, Afghanistan (2002-2014). 2004- .
Events
HERRICK, Operation, 2002-14 (Afghanistan 2001-2021)
Units
