CIS PTDM Training Course


General Information: The course management and various instructional documents have been developed by experienced EOD technicians with one thing in mind. “Deliver this important WMD device defeat training without any extraneous course materials.” These materials were developed utilizing two standard curriculum development models. The first method involved developing and designing tasked based curriculum to support each lesson topic and/or training module. Using this as a template we further developed course materials utilizing the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) curriculum development and instructor certification process. This methodology enabled our course management personnel to continuously improve all lesson topics based on measured success or failure as reported by the instructional audience. This was apparent during the first three PDTM courses held in Cincinnati-OH, Oklahoma City-OK, and Salt Lake City-UT. We have analyzed the course feedback and incorporated validated requests into the current PTDM course model. Overall this course is designed by, managed by, and taught by seasoned EOD/IED technicians with outstanding instructional and technical expertise based on their time spent in the National Capitol Region WMD Response Team.

CIS COURSE MISSION STATEMENT: The primary objective of CIS training courses is to provide Explosive Ordnance Disposal/Bomb Squad Technicians with the knowledge, skills, and ability to select and perform a precision disruption. This capability will become increasingly more important as bomb technicians begin to encounter Weapons of Mass Destruction employing a variety of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive hazardous materials. Many of these devices will utilize frangible containers that will become damaged during traditional disruption techniques causing the inadvertent release of CBRNE materials as intended by the perpetrator. Failure to correctly interpret radiographs, select proper disruptor ammunition, and accurately attack the necessary target components will undoubtedly result in the accidental release of CBRNE materials. Upon successful completion of this course all hazardous device unit technicians will have the ability to successful interrogate suspect CBRNE devices and perform a precision disruption of the device preventing the release of hazardous materials and loss of life.

The following lesson topics will be covered during the PTDM Training Course:

LESSON TOPIC 1:
INCIDENT EVALUATION

LESSON TOPIC 2:
RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES

LESSON TOPIC 3:
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION/TARGET SELECTION

LESSON TOPIC 4:
BASIC CIRCUIT SPEED AND ELECTRONICS

LESSON TOPIC 5:
DYNAMIC DISABLEMENT LOGIC & LOAD SELECTION

Definition of Terms:

Task: A function or training goal that must be accomplished.

Terminal Objective: This training objective supports the overall task to be accomplished at the conclusion of training.

Enabling Objective: This training objective provides the infrastructure for supporting each terminal objective. These objectives are completed throughout the lesson plan in support of the terminal objectives.

Course Training Task List (CTTL): This list identifies all tasks to be accomplished for a particular course. It also has the supporting terminal and enabling objectives for each training task. This document is reviewed and modified by training managers before instructional mediums are developed.

Course Mission Statement: This statement identified the critical elements of training that must e accomplished by a particular training course. It is very vague in nature and is designed to capture the primary goal/objective for each course.

COURSE TRAINING TASK LIST (CTTL)

LESSON TOPIC 1:
INCIDENT EVALUATION

Terminal Objective 1.0
Identify hazards and appropriate safe measures to be taken.

Enabling Objective 1.1
Categorize device type and fusing:
• Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive
• Sensors, switches, timers

Enabling Objective 1.2
Determine the condition of the package.

Enabling Objective 1.3
Evaluate operational area for package interrogation:
• Room for cassettes
• Stand off for x-ray

LESSON TOPIC 2:
RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES

Terminal Objective 2.0

Describe and perform x-ray procedures for precision targeting.
Enabling Objective 2.1

Understand and implement alternate radiographic techniques and new types of radiographic equipment.

Enabling Objective 2.2

Construct radiographic mosaic and establish reference points for component location and target acquisition.

Enabling Objective 2.3

Determine x-ray stand-off and pulse rate.

Enabling Objective 2.4

Gather measurements for magnification reduction factor.

Enabling Objective 2.5

Development and assembly of radiographic mosaic.

Enabling Objective 2.6

Discuss advantages and disadvantages of new radiographic equipment.

LESSON TOPIC 3:
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION/TARGET SELECTION

Terminal Objective 3.0

Recognize components and hazards within a package and select best possible mode of disablement.

Enabling Objective 3.1
Identify power sources and potential targets.

Enabling Objective 3.2

Interrogate package for sensitive/hazardous components.

Enabling Objective 3.3

Determine the point of attack based on known references.

LESSON TOPIC 4:
BASIC CIRCUIT SPEED AND ELECTRONICS

Terminal Objective 4.0

Evaluate IED circuits and calculate Circuit Function Time to determine possible disablement options.

Enabling Objective 4.1

Understand series and parallel circuits and how they impact circuit speed.

Enabling Objective 4.2
Recognize components and gather basic package information that impact circuit speed.

Enabling Objective 4.3
Use Circuit Function Time formula to calculate the circuit speed in feet/second.

LESSON TOPIC 5:
DYNAMIC DISABLEMENT LOGIC & LOAD SELECTION

Terminal Objective 5.0
Discuss proper tool preparation and package considerations to determine load selection.

Enabling Objective 5.1
Verification of disruptor accuracy and optimal stand-off.

Enabling Objective 5.2
Discuss package materials and target location in relevance to disruptor positioning.

Enabling Objective 5.3

Discuss advantages and disadvantages of various loads.

The following lesson topics will be covered during the AXTT Training Course:

AXTT builds on the fundamentals taught in the PTDM course. Its primary focus is on determining depth with an X-Ray and performing dual precision shots. These additional techniques provide a valuable tool for any device, specifically a large vehicle (LVIED) or a device with multiple targets that require precision and timing.

Course Objective Upon completion of the course students will be trained in the following areas:
Day 1 AXTT
a. Determine the Depth of an object in a package using:

1) Phase shift
2) Perpendicular X-Rays
3) Known reference point

b. Perform a true dual precision shot utilizing known depth of targets
1) Dual aim using peep sights
2) Dual aim using perpendicular axis

Day 2 Range Practical
a. Determine and calculate depth of two key targets and perform dual shot with simultaneous impact of targets.

b. Perform Precision Targeting during two realistic practical exercise scenarios utilizing monitored training aids.

The following lesson topics will be covered during the Advanced Electronics Training Course:

The primary objective of this training course is to provide Explosive Ordnance Disposal/Bomb Squad Technicians with the knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to analyze device circuitry in order to understand and develop best method of countering electronic devices. Classes cover fundamental electronics theory and build on theory by a hands on practical approach. Electronics are being utilized more and more everyday by extremist organizations and the circuitry is steadily becoming more sophisticated. Bomb Technicians may not have the time or resources to attend College or Technical Schools to learn the basic principles needed to safely determine circuit functioning. Upon successful completion of this course all hazardous device unit technicians will have the ability to successful analyze circuit functioning and be able to make an educated decision on best method of disruption.

LESSON TOPIC 1:
BASIC ELECTRONICS THEORY AND PRACTICAL

LESSON TOPIC 2:
SEMICONDUSTORS AND FIRING CIRCUITS

LESSON TOPIC 3:
REAL WORLD DEVICES BUILD AND DEFEAT

Definition of Terms:

Task: A function or training goal that must be accomplished.

Terminal Objective: This training objective supports the overall task to be accomplished at the conclusion of training.

Enabling Objective: This training objective provides the infrastructure for supporting each terminal objective. These objectives are completed throughout the lesson plan in support of the terminal objectives.

Course Training Task List (CTTL): This list identifies all tasks to be accomplished for a particular course. It also has the supporting terminal and enabling objectives for each training task. This document is reviewed and modified by training managers before instructional mediums are developed.

Course Mission Statement: This statement identified the critical elements of training that must be accomplished by a particular training course. It is very vague in nature and is designed to capture the primary goal/objective for each course.

COURSE TRAINING TASK LIST (CTTL)

LESSON TOPIC 1:
BASIC ELECTRONICS THEORY AND PRACTICAL

Terminal Objective 1.0

Introduction to electronic theory

Enabling Objective 1.1
Discuss and work with analog electronic circuits including:
• Resistors
• Relays
• Photocells
Enabling Objective 1.2

Calculate resistance in a circuit:
• Series
• Parallel

Enabling Objective 1.3

Build firing circuits using components covered in class.

LESSON TOPIC 2:
SEMICONDUSTORS AND FIRING CIRCUITS

Terminal Objective 2.0

Review previous topic
Enabling Objective 2.1

Discuss and work with analog semiconductor components including:
• Diodes
• Transistors
• SCRs
• MOSFETs
• Photo diodes and Phototransistors
Enabling Objective 2.2

Build firing circuits using components covered in class.

LESSON TOPIC 3:
REAL WORLD DEVICES BUILD AND DEFEAT

Terminal Objective 3.0

Review previous topics.

Enabling Objective 3.1

Discuss current devices encountered around the world.

Enabling Objective 3.2
Build sample of devices and analyze circuitry used.

Enabling Objective 3.3

Determine best method of countering devices.

The following lesson topics will be covered during the WMD Awareness Training Course:

WMD awareness is not an out of the box course. This course is custom tailored to your squad’s experience level and specific equipment. It is designed to provide anything from basic awareness of CBRN hazards to recognizing and treating those hazards from the aspect of a bomb technician. The WMD Awareness class can be anywhere from a 2 hour refresher covering signs and symptoms and how they pertain to bomb techs to 2 days of practical exercises that includes in-depth training on the recognition and mitigation of CBRN device hazards for Hazardous Device Technicians.

The following lesson topics will be covered during the Enhanced Logos Digital Imaging Training Course:

This course provides a preparatory level of instruction and understanding of the Logos Digital Imaging System. Students will learn the system components and assembly steps. They will also learn about the initial set up procedures and implementation for development of radiographs as well as radiographic image manipulation for generating optimum detail and clarity. Computer navigation for saving, printing and sending the developed radiograph will be included in the course of instruction. In addition, the course will give a comprehensive perspective for the utilization and convenient use of magnification and reduction procedures. Students will be given practical exercises, which will test and ultimately ensure their understanding of the system and its multiple capabilities.

Course Objective Upon completion of the course students will be trained in the following areas:
a) Components description and assembly
b) Initial set up
c)  Development of a radiograph
d) Manipulation of images
e) Printing and sending images
f)  High end X-ray manipulation
g) Multiple image editing and stitching

 

References

References can be contacted regarding our training courses and instructors as to the quality of the curriculum and the unique ability to equip bomb technicians with skills which can not be obtained through any other courses which are currently available to local and state bomb squads.