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Improvised explosive devices remain one of the most persistent threats faced by military forces, security personnel and organisations operating in high-risk environments. These devices are often adaptable, inexpensive to produce and employed using evolving tactics that require a coordinated response to detect, prevent and defeat them.
The Counter Improvised Explosive Device training course from EWS develops the knowledge and practical understanding required to address counter improvised explosive device threats in operational environments. The course focuses on the technologies, tactics and procedures used to detect and disrupt devices, while also examining how electronic attack and protective measures contribute to effective C-IED operations.
Designed for personnel involved in operational planning and field-level activities, the C-IED course provides a clear understanding of C-IED tasks, threat behaviours and the practical application of countermeasures.
The C-IED training course introduces participants to the operational and technical principles used to address counter-improvised explosive device threats.
Participants develop an understanding of how improvised explosive devices are constructed, deployed and triggered, as well as how these threats can be identified and mitigated.
Key areas covered include:
By combining technical understanding with operational context, the course prepares participants to recognise and respond to counter-improvised explosive devices in complex environments.
Improvised explosive devices are frequently adapted to suit specific operational environments. Adversaries often modify triggering mechanisms, concealment methods and deployment techniques in response to defensive measures.
Understanding how IED threats evolve is therefore an essential component of effective counter-improvised explosive device operations.
This course examines the characteristics of improvised explosive devices and how they are employed within operational settings. Participants gain insight into:
This knowledge helps personnel recognise potential threats and understand how adversaries employ improvised devices within their tactics.
Electronic systems play an important role in counter-improvised explosive device operations, particularly when devices rely on remote triggering methods.
The course introduces the technologies used to detect and disrupt electronic triggers, including the use of electronic attack and electronic protection measures.
Participants explore how electronic countermeasures contribute to:
Understanding how these technologies function helps participants appreciate the role of electronic warfare capabilities within C-IED operations.
A key component of C-IED training is understanding the behaviour and tactics used by adversaries.
This module examines the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) associated with improvised explosive device use. Participants analyse how adversaries plan, deploy and conceal devices, and how these tactics may change over time.
By studying these behaviours, participants gain insight into:
This understanding supports more effective planning and decision-making when operating in environments where counter-improvised explosive devices are a concern.
Many improvised explosive devices rely on electronic triggering methods that operate within the electromagnetic spectrum.
For this reason, effective C-IED operations often require careful spectrum management. This module examines how communications systems, electronic countermeasures and other spectrum users interact within operational environments.
Participants learn how spectrum considerations influence:
Understanding these interactions helps ensure that C-IED measures are coordinated effectively within the electromagnetic environment.
In addition to understanding the technology and threat landscape, personnel must also be able to apply C-IED procedures in operational environments.
This section of the course focuses on the planning and execution of counter-improvised explosive device tasks at the ground level.
Participants explore how C-IED measures are integrated into operational planning, including:
The aim is to provide participants with a clear understanding of how C-IED procedures support safe and effective operations.
Training delivered by EWS focuses on linking theory with practical understanding.
The C-IED training course combines structured instruction with real-world examples and operational insights drawn from defence and security environments.
Where appropriate, training scenarios incorporate intelligence derived from EWS open-source intelligence research, helping participants understand how improvised explosive devices are used in current operational contexts.
This approach ensures that the course reflects real operational challenges and evolving threat environments.
EWS offers flexible C-IED courses designed to support the requirements of defence organisations, security agencies and operational teams.
Training can be delivered in a variety of formats:
Course content can also be adapted to meet specific organisational needs or mission requirements.
All EWS courses are delivered by qualified instructors with recent operational experience in defence and security environments.
Their backgrounds ensure the training reflects real-world operational challenges, providing participants with practical insight into how counter-improvised explosive devices are addressed in the field.
This experience helps ensure that training supports operational readiness and practical capability development.
The C-IED training course is suitable for personnel involved in operations where improvised explosive device threats may be present.
Typical participants include:
The course is particularly valuable for organisations seeking to strengthen their counter-improvised explosive device awareness and operational preparedness.
If your organisation requires counter-improvised explosive device training, the EWS C-IED course provides the knowledge needed to understand and respond to improvised explosive device threats in operational environments.
Contact EWS to discuss your training requirements or learn more about how our C-IED training programmes can support your organisation’s operational readiness and risk management.
Our services are designed to support organisations operating in complex, high-risk environments where clarity, capability, and informed decision-making are critical. Underpinned by deep operational experience and an intelligence-led approach, we deliver structured, mission-focused support that bridges the gap between strategic intent and effective execution.