Improvised Explosive Device Effects Simulator (IEDES)

MISSION:

To provide better training fidelity by including more realistic training capabilities, reduced life-cycle costs and more realistic simulation for the current improvised explosive device threats in a live training environment. IEDES will assist the Army in training the joint and individual services on the key tasks of explosive hazards defeat required to support DoD IED defeat objectives. IEDES is fielded according to the Army-wide distribution plan.

DESCRIPTION:

Under current force structure, IEDES is programmed to be fielded and employed in a full spectrum of operations and conflicts by offering realistic detection and reaction training against IED threats. IEDES consists of wireless and manual tripwires and control devices to simulate the IED threat. IEDES includes a Module Control Unit, an Electronic Common Interface Device, a trip wire IED, booby traps and a suicide bomber’s vest. The IED Effects Simulator (IEDES) kit is a TADSS that will assist the Army in training the joint and individual service on operational support tasks, conditions, and standards needed to achieve U.S. Military IED objectives. The IEDES is configured to simulate a Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large explosive signature. The IEDES is designed to train key tasks of Explosive Hazards (EHs) defeat, to predict, prevent, detect, classify, neutralize, mark, report and record EH; and to protect personnel, equipment and facilities from EH effects. The Counter Radio Electronic Warfare 2 (CREW2) is compatible with IEDES to counter the threat of simulated IEDs. NOTE: The CREW 2 Training System is not included in the IEDES kit.