In accordance with, but without the aid of reference, given the appropriate weapons and equipment and assigned as a CQB team member, deploy a Diversionary.

In accordance with, but without the aid of reference, given the appropriate weapons and equipment and assigned as a CQB team member, deploy a Diversionary Device.

1. Define the purpose of a Diversionary Device.

2. Identify the nomenclature of a Diversionary Device.

3. List In writing the general characteristics of a Diversionary Device.

4. List in writing the procedures for inspecting a Diversionary Devise.

5. List in writing the five employment considerations.

6. List in writing the protective gear worn when utilizing a Diversionary Device.

7. State in writing action to be taken if Diversionary Device fails to ignite.

8. List in writing the techniques for employing a Diversionary Device. (4.2.13g)

9. Describe, in writing, the placement of a Diversionary Device.

10. Demonstrate the employment of a Diversionary Device. (54.2.2c)

Designed to assist in making entries during tactical operations.

•Fuse Assembly (Bouchon)

•Ring with Attached Pin

•Spoon

•Body

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FUSE ASSEMBLY RING W/ ATTACHED PIN

SPOON

BODY

• Burns at approximately 2700 degrees centigrade.

• Produces noise up to 180(+/-5) decibels.

• Produces up to 2.5 million candlepower in light.

• Produces less than 5 p.s.i. of pressure

• Check the bouchon. It should not be loose or cracked.

• Ensure that the safety cap is in place.

• Check the body for cracks.

• Ensure that the spoon and pin are properly seated.

• Children present• Elderly persons present• Fire hazards exist• The potential for flying debris exists (gravel,

sand, nails, bolts, or other loose objects.)• The possibility of excessive smoke exists

- Within 10-15 seconds, the smoke will begin to settle, thus obstructing vision.

• Eye Protection• Hearing protection• Nomex assualt/flight suit• Nomex gloves• Nomex balaclava (should be

considered)

Real World Scenario:

Deploy another one (should have second one ready.)

Training Environment:

“Mis-fire”, leave in place Transport to dud pitNotify EOD

3-5 ft

Immediate Area

• Right/ Left Hand-without weapon

• Weak hand- with weapon

OPEN DOOR

• Number 2 man removesDiversionary Devise

• Shows one man and removes pin

• D.D is deployed in the immediate area

CLOSED DOOR

• Shooter who has the doorknob will be the shooter deploying the bang

• Shooter safety’s his weapon, and removes D.D.

• Conducts door accessibility and nods, he shows one man the D.D.

• Pin is pulled and door is opened

Inward openingDoor is thrown open, D.D. man looks in and places bang

Outward openingDoor is opened, D.D. man looks in and places bang

He then closes door but dose not shut it.

After D.D. ignites door is opened and entry is made

NEVER ENTER A ROOM WITHOUT A BOOM!!!

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• PURPOSE OF D.D.

• NOMENCLATURE FOR A D.D.

• CHARACTERISTICS OF A D.D.

• INSPECTION OF A D.D.

• EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS

• PROPER GEAR TO BE WORN

• ACTIONS TAKEN FOR A FAILED IGNITON OF A D.D.

• TECHNIQUES EMPLOYING OF A D.D

• PLACEMENT OF A D.D

• EMPLOYMENT OF A D.D