The Birth Of The Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell
GREAT read located over at Small Wars Journal written by Stephen Phillips, describing how CEXC or the Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell was formed.
Very informative and gives you an idea of what we were up against.
The problem now is that we all need to tackle the terrorist propaganda war using the MSM and the damn politicians hell bent on throwing victory under the bus. But, thats to be saved for another blogg. Anyway, read the entire PDF Linked below the portion of the article I have posted and decide for yourself. Just more ways we have been staying ahead of enemy innovation.
The Birth of the Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell
Stephen Phillips
In the summer of 2003, IED attacks in Iraq increased dramatically with the emerging insurgency. A group of intelligence, law enforcement, and explosive experts responded, forming the Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell – CEXC.
Though the IED released its energy more than an hour before, the chaos it created was still palpable in the post-blast scene. The security force protecting the investigators possessed unparalleled professionalism. Nonetheless, Lieutenant Commander Joseph
“Digger†DiGuardo stopped and surveyed the area surrounding the Iraqi Police Station periodically. By nature, EOD Technicians are curious. In EOD school, students are taught to look at things differently. What some who operate with EOD Technicians perceive as dawdling is really persnicketiness. DiGuardo looked for secondary devices, avenues of approach, and anyone who may be observing his team. He noted each team member combed the charred and melted detritus with the same fastidiousness. Satisfied that his current perspective did not reveal anything new on the horizon, DiGuardo focused again on the ground around him. He walked carefully, looking amongst the rubble to discern vehicle parts from IED components.
Continue reading at this link to the PDF file
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