Advanced IED Training

O'Gara has a unique methodology and curriculum that employs proven advanced techniques to greatly enhance a Bomb Squad's Improvised Explosive Device disablement ability. This methodology increases the probability of a successful device disablement while minimizing the collateral damage and spread of potential contamination.

Our team consists of seasoned professionals from the EOD arena, including IED defeat, weapons of mass destruction, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) response disciplines. Our instructors are some of the highest qualified Explosive Ordnance Disposal personal in the world. We have conducted thousands of hours of U.S. Navy EOD, Department of Energy, National Laboratory, and Department of Defense training on all aspects of Improvised Explosive Devices.

Our firm has developed a variety of training courses to meet the growing needs of the bomb disposal community. We have delivered several unique training courses designed to educate bomb disposal teams on current IED trends & technology. We provide advanced IED electronics training based on the theory that you have to be able to build and comprehend a device before you can disable it. This provides us with an understanding of the technology required to disrupt devices without spreading potential contaminants as well as preserve evidence for forensic evaluation. Our team has delivered this training to local bomb squad's, military personnel and is currently delivering this unique instruction for the U.S. Navy at EOD Training and Education Unit Two.

Course Information

Precision Targeting and Disrupt Methodology (PTDM):
A precise disablement procedure will be attained through incident evaluation, optional radiographic configurations/interpretation, and dynamic component separation with a percussion actuated disruptor. This methodology enables the technician to disable a device without contamination of an area from CBRNE materials as well as preserve evidence for forensic evaluation.

Logos Digital Imaging
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. 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 conclude the course of instruction.

Enhanced Digital Imaging:
In addition to providing the curriculum for Logos Digital Imaging, this 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.

Advanced X-Ray and Targeting:
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.

IED Electronics Design and Defeat:
The IED Electronics Design and Defeat course focuses on the skills required to design, interpret, build and defeat electronic circuits currently being deployed domestically and abroad. The course starts with the basic knowledge of electronics principles and quickly advances as students use hands-on training to design and build circuits. Building on the fundamentals of what to look for and how to understand the internal electrical workings of IED circuits, students will be left with a solid foundation and understanding of electronics with which to aid in the defeat of advanced devices.