The improvised explosive devices unsurgent artillery in modern warfares

摘要

We have no greater responsibility than providing the safety and security for our citizens, allies,udand partners and develop the economic environment that promotes opportunity and prosperity.udThe use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) threatens these interests by killing, injuring, andudintimidating citizens and political leaders around the world, inflicting damage on security forcesudon the battlefield, and disrupting transportation and the flow of commerce. The terrorists andudcriminals responsible for these attacks are resilient, technologically adept and adaptable. Theyudemploy the most recent and successful tactics, technique, and procedures gained from experienceudin Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world. The strategic environment, even after the Cold War, isuddangerous and ambiguous. Increased instability in the world has resulted in regional conflicts,udcivil wars, insurgences, terrorist attacks, drug trafficking, and a variety of attempts ofudintimidation. These challenges arise even during times of relative peace. With this threat, IEDsudwill reduce the military commander’s combat power, national politics, economic andudinformational power. Because of this threat, military commanders and leaders responsible forudsecurity at all levels must incorporate Counter IED support into their planning process. This willudensure to be able to respond to these worldwide strategic challenges across a full range ofudoperations as part of a joint team.