IED Awareness
Explore general Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and bombing prevention awareness information.
Site managers and decision makers are the first line of defense in facility, event, and location security – but everyone has a role to play. Understanding what steps to take when faced with an IED threat is imperative to securing our communities and protecting our infrastructure from attacks. OBP offers a wide array ofawareness products—including cards, posters, checklists, brochures, videos, guides, and job aids designed to share Counter-IED (C-IED) awareness information with the general public as well as across the public and private sectors.
Request OBP Assistance
Need assistance improving your bombing prevention posture? Reach out to OBP at the email address below and we can help assess your current needs and discuss OBP resources.
Training
Access training courses for general knowledge about IEDs and general bombing prevention awareness.
For more information about OBP's Training Program and the types of courses we offer, visit the OBP Training page.
High-Risk Explosives Sweep Course (PER-939)
IED Construction and Classification Course (AWR-333)
HME and Precursor Awareness Course (AWR-338)
Bombing Prevention Awareness Course (AWR-348)
Products
Gain general knowledge about IEDs and general bombing prevention awareness with these products.
DHS-DOJ Bomb Threat Stand-Off Card
VBIED Identification Card
Vehicle Inspection Guide
Vehicle Inspection Video
Tools/Services
Utilize specific tools and services that provide general knowledge about IEDs and bombing prevention awareness.
Technical Resource for Incident Prevention (TRIPwire) Portal
Bomb-Making Materials Awareness Program (BMAP)
TRIPwire
To access more bombing prevention resources, visit the Technical Resource for Incident Prevention (TRIPwire). TRIPwire is an online, collaborative information-sharing and resource portal designed to help prevent improvised explosive device incidents.
Contact
To report suspicious activity, call 9-1-1 or contact local law enforcement.
For additional information about OBP resources, please contact your local Protective Security Advisor (PSA) or OBP directly at OBP@cisa.dhs.gov.
Informed, alert communities play a critical role in keeping our nation safe. Everyone has a responsibility to protect our nation—"If You See Something, Say Something."