Exploding Suicide Vest simulates real life Ops

[Matzos]

Suicide bomber vests were among the new hi-tech simulation training equipment now being used by the Army, demonstrated on Salisbury Plain.

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The suicide bomber vest and the new Improvised Explosive Device trainer, can simulate, realistically, roadside and suicide bombing scenarios in a controlled battlespace environment, helping frontline troops deal with the very lethal consequences these threats pose.

The non-pyrotechnic devices, which use compressed air and coloured powder cartridges to generate the 'explosions', are the latest additions to the Land Warfare Centre's Tactical Engagement Simulator (TES).

The kit has been trialled successfully at the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) on the prairies of Canada.

The new IED (Improvised Explosive Device) simulator can be integrated into any number of training exercises, including those for roadside bombs, vehicle bombs and building entry. It combines realistic sound with a 30 foot (9m) high plume of smoke to simulate the audible and visual aspects of an IED explosion.

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The IED and suicide bomb vest simulators can be reused many times, and the smoke refills are non-toxic and environmentally friendly.

Source - MoD

[Bombardier]

Anything that helps to train our troops and potentially keep them safer get my vote (Y).
Great post matzos solthum

[Drone_pilot]

A frightening sigh of the times, but a essential one.

Thanks for the info Matzossolthum

[PanzerBob]

solthum Good idea, as said, anything to help train the troops, however, can't see a long line to volunteer to be the "bomber", something about it creeps me out. :eek: Prosit!

[Unregistered]

Nothing creepy about this training simulator. It's non-pyrotechnic and completely safe for direct contact. That means you can wear it, pull the cord and set off a sound explosion with smoke that doesn't actually hurt the person wearing it. Might give you a fright the first time because it's very realistic but it's non-toxic and environmentally-safe.

[SuperSLime]

The non-pyrotechnic devices, which use compressed air and coloured powder cartridges to generate the 'explosions',

Thank fook for that! My first thought when I saw the picture was "He'll be needing a new Buffalo then."