Explosives Identification Guide

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Summary: Basic guide unlikely to satisfy security professionals
Review: An elementary introduction to the topic that is likely to leave most readers hungry for more. A lot more. Discussion of explosives (appearance, use, characteristics, etc.) is basic to a point approaching banality. Identification section is based around 16 pages of full color pictures and diagrams, 12 of which are devoted to military (mostly American) ordinance. Commercial explosives cover only 2 pages and an additional 2 pages is devoted to US military color coding scheme for munitions. The thumbnail pictures will help you tell a stick of dynamite from a fragmentation bomb, but little beyond that. There are also some conspicious omissions, such as plastic explosives. Basic but useful information on bomb triggering devices and handling threats and searches is also provided.

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Summary: A must addition to all professional departments arsenals.
Review: As a professional firefighter tasked to teach our top Chiefs in awareness of explosives and terrorist treat preparedness the book was invaluable. In a concise manner Mr. Pickett shows what they look like, how to deal with them and when to call for help. The book is designed to save lives, both civilians and responders.

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Summary: Explosives Identification Guide
Review: I have taught scores of classes over the years in basic munition recognition and bomb threat and search procedures. One of the problems has always been finding good, basic instruction materials for teaching PDs, FDs, Schools, Hospitals, etc. Mike Pickett has filled the void. While too simple for the experienced bomb tech, this book covers the basics very well for the novice, especially when used in conjunction with the video series. The photos could be larger, but are clear, numerous, and well colored. I would consider these materials a valuable tool for any emergency response training section.

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Summary: Explosives Identification Guide
Review: I have taught scores of classes over the years in basic munition recognition and bomb threat and search procedures. One of the problems has always been finding good, basic instruction materials for teaching PDs, FDs, Schools, Hospitals, etc. Mike Pickett has filled the void. While too simple for the experienced bomb tech, this book covers the basics very well for the novice, especially when used in conjunction with the video series. The photos could be larger, but are clear, numerous, and well colored. I would consider these materials a valuable tool for any emergency response training section.

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Summary: Clear, concise primer on commonly-encountered explosives.
Review: I recently read the brief (44 pages) Explosives Identification Guide and found it to be "to the point". This book is one of those a "first-responder" wishes was in the glove box when an explosives-related call is encountered. Clear photographs, and concise descriptions of both amateur and "professional" devices are easy to reference. The section on military explosives and simulators, and the color codes often used to identify these, is well done. The last half of the book is devoted to bomb threats, bomb searches, booby traps, "mail/letter bombs" and commonly-encountered triggering mechanisms. All very "good stuff to know" if one does not wish to make an "ash" out of oneself. Good information on how to go about preparing for bomb threats, and creating search teams within private businesses is also presented. This book is a good place to start if you are not well versed on explosives.

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Summary: Don't waste your $
Review: if you are a firefighter or emergency responce worker then you might want to get this book but if your not dont spend your cash. This book only goes into common commercial and military explosives and does not go into detail about anything other then there physical appearance. the only good thing in the book is the last part when it goes into detail on how response teams should react to possible explosive threats

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Summary: The book is a quick reference book for emergency personnel
Review: If you are looking for a book on how to make explosives it is not for you. It is designed for police, firefighters and EMS personnel to recognize the various types of explosives. If you comment, please consider the purpose of the book and judge it on what is was designed to do.

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Summary: Explosive Identification Guide
Review: Mike Pickett has written a book that should be in the hands of every First Responder. The book not only gives clear guidelines on what to do when responding to bomb threat calls, it also has good color pictures of some of the different explosives that maybe encountered. This book does an excellent job of introducing First Responders to explosives on an awareness level. It will get the reader thinking about safety and how little the average person knows about explosives and handling them.

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Summary: Explosive Identification Guide
Review: Mike Pickett has written a book that should be in the hands of every First Responder. The book not only gives clear guidelines on what to do when responding to bomb threat calls, it also has good color pictures of some of the different explosives that maybe encountered. This book does an excellent job of introducing First Responders to explosives on an awareness level. It will get the reader thinking about safety and how little the average person knows about explosives and handling them.