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Initiator

Starts the explosive train: blasting cap or detonator (electric or non-electric), safety fuse, nitrocellulose fuse, or shock tube.

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Country-Made Bombs and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

Related terms

Country-made bomb (desi / sutli bomb)Four-component IED model IED (Improvised Explosive Device)Main charge Render-safe procedure (RSP)Switch (trigger)VBIED / SBBIED

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