RETROSPECTIVE
2016
RETROSPECTIVE
2016
2016 presented the opportunity to further our partnership with the fantastic research efforts of the FBI Counter IED Unit Research Development Testing and Evaluation program (C-IEDU RDTE). This relationship has given us a direct conduit to provide the EOD community with cutting edge research on existing tool sets as well as aid in the development and technical characterization of novel tools and techniques. STB 2016-2 Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Impact Dynamics and Disruption Capability Study published in September of 2016 will be the first of many publications documenting the outstanding research cooperation of C-IEDU, NAVEODTECHDIV, HDS, and CE.
Last July, we were presented with a unique opportunity to celebrate the design of the weapons of the D-Day Invasion by demonstrating the efficacy of an iconic explosive system for the Smithsonian Channel’s series The Weapon Hunter. Tune in to the Smithsonian Channel as we invite Weapon Hunter host Paul Shull to gets hands-on with history in an exciting episode scheduled to air on March 12, 2017. For more information on the series, visit www.smithsonianchannel.com/weaponhunter.
Also in July, we were proud to support the IABTI 44th Annual International In-service Training Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia by presenting Emerging Threat Response: Explosive Entry & IED Defeat Operations. In a joint session by Chris Sr. and Chris Jr. various methods to advance explosive entry and IED defeat capabilities while addressing common misconceptions were examined including: explosive charge performance and deployment enhancement, explosive breaching hazards and mitigation, general and precise disrupt considerations, and response time improvement. Specific attention was given to explosive entry attack points, target failure mechanics and corresponding explosive energy requirements, required shock pulse profiles, and rapid deployment of both explosive breaching and render safe techniques while responding to complex time sensitive emergency scenarios. For 2017, we are honored by the request to present at the upcoming ITC this June in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Fall of 2016 provided many opportunities to perform testing, training, and launch of new explosive entry systems. In addition to the amazing opportunity to support the Atlas Forum Entry Training event in Helsinki Finland (for more information see the blog post here), we were proud to support the International Breacher’s Symposium hosted by Dallas Police Department. Chris Jr. presented DETAPOINTS: Target Composition, Shock Profile Requirements, Performance Testing, and Data Analysis. Chris Sr. provided subject matter expert support as a member of the discussion panel.
On range day, we supported the opening ceremony demonstration with a specialty linear flame wall system to simulate an incendiary IED. By using shock focusing techniques, we created a modular system for generating planar fireballs which give the illusion of depth while providing optimal user safety. At the symposium, we received several requests to develop a user loaded kit. If it is something that you would like to see in our catalog, let us know!
Finally, at the end of 2016 we did some testing using minimized NEW that yielded big results. While we can’t divulge too much at this time, the discovery is a breakthrough that provides a new way of approaching select explosive applications with specific benefits to manually and robotically emplaced explosive breaching systems.
We are excited to help you meet the challenges of 2017 by keeping you informed and equipped to meet the existing threats of today and anticipate emerging threats of tomorrow.