Methods and apparatus to provide training against improvised explosive devices

Abstract

Method and apparatus for a training system for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). An IED training system can include an inert explosive component that can resemble a large round, rocket propelled grenade (RPG), or the like. Various triggers can activate visual and/or audio devices in response to triggering the system, such as by a motion sensor or trainer action.

1 . A improvised explosive device (IED) training system, comprising:
 an interface device assembly;   a trigger input device to provide trigger inputs to the interface device assembly; and   at least one visual cue device to receive signals from the interface device assembly.   
   
   
       2 . The system according to  claim 1 , further including at least one audio cue device to receive a trigger signal from the interface device assembly. 
   
   
       3 . The system according to  claim 1 , further including at least one external trigger device coupled to the interface device assembly. 
   
   
       4 . The system according to  claim 1 , further including an inert explosive component resembling a real IED. 
   
   
       5 . The system according to  claim 4 , wherein the inert explosive component includes a canister that can discharge powder. 
   
   
       6 . The system according to  claim 4 , further including a pyrotechnic device coupled to the interface device assembly for activation upon triggering of the system. 
   
   
       7 . The system according to  claim 6 , wherein the pyrotechnic device is coupled to the inert explosive component. 
   
   
       8 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the trigger input device includes a motion sensor.