2. A bomb is a device capable of producing damage to material and injury or death to personnel
when detonated or ignited. Bombs are classified as explosive or incendiary. An explosive bomb
causes damage by fragmentation, heat, and blast wave. The heat produced often causes a secondary
incendiary effect. An incendiary bomb generates fire-producing heat without substantial explosion
when ignited.
3. With the above definition in mind, a telephone call indicating a bomb has been placed in a
confinement facility must be taken seriously. One must try to obtain as much information as
possible must be obtained concerning the bomb and the caller. As a minimum, the following steps
should be accomplished with certain information obtained:
a. Designate persons to be responsible for the implementation of the plan and for
implementing alarms and instructions.
b. Remain calm and courteous to the caller and listen very carefully. Do not interrupt the
caller.
c. Notify the supervisor while the caller is on the line. Use the prearranged signal for the
facility.
d. Keep the conversations going as long as possible by pretending to have difficulty in
hearing. By doing this, it may be possible to trace the location of the caller.
e. Note the time and date of the call. Record in writing or with a recorder, the exact words
the caller uses. Note any accent or peculiarity of speech and listen for background noises. Use the
bomb threat checklist.
f. Obtain all available information about the caller, his name and location by carefully asking
questions. Listen for background noises such as trains, planes, or similar sounds that may help to
pin down the caller's location.
g. Inform the caller that the building is occupied with cadre, prisoners, and civilians.
h. Do not use radio transmissions to communicate. This could set the device off.
PART H - Emergency Plan for Bomb Threats.
1. In any discussion of the handling, disarming, or disposal of bombs, it must be realized that
the exterior appearance of a known or suspected bomb gives little or no indication of the explosive
used or the manner of construction. Both of these key factors are largely dependent upon the
availability of materials and the technical skill of the person making or planting the bomb.
2. In view of the infinite varieties possible, it is obvious that no set procedure can be established
for the handling of bombs. However, the primary consideration is the safety of life and property.
Certain basic rules must be followed:
a. Designate persons to be responsible for the implementation of the plan and for
implementing alarms and instructions.
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