Why don't soldiers blow up ieds from a distance with grenades instead of risking bomb disposal men's lives ?
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Anonymous asked a question to Combat
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Date asked: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Last reviewed: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Katie -.
Staff Officer - Projects for People
Hi there,
Thanks for your question.
The aim is to disarm an IED or to conduct a controlled explosion, that way it does minimum damage to any people or infrastructure in the area. If we were to throw a grenade at it, the IED would detonate and could have catastrophic effect, especially if a large amount of explosives had been used in the IED.
Did you have any questions about joining the Army as that’s really what we’re here to help with?
Katie
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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