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 method, comprising:
 initializing a training system for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) having an inert explosive component resembling a real IED; and   activating one or more of an audio cue device, a visual cue device, and a pyrotechnic device upon triggering of the system.   
   
   
       2 . The method according to  claim 1 , further including initializing a motion sensor that can trigger the system. 
   
   
       3 . The method according to  claim 1 , further including receiving a signal from a user to trigger the system. 
   
   
       4 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the visual cue device includes a canister containing power under pressure that can be released