This is Jocco Podcast number 92 with Echo Charles and me, Jocco Willink.

Good evening, Echo.

Good evening.

The concept of finding an IED is relatively simple.

It is essentially identifying what doesn't belong in the natural area in front of you.

Number one proceeds, however, one must ensure that all of the Marines with them are at a safe

distance such that if the searcher unintentionally detonates an IED during his investigation,

the Marines he is with will not be harmed.

The first step is to take a good look at where you are and where you plan to go.

Find anything that looks out of the ordinary with respect to nature.

The world naturally doesn't often have patterns or perfect shapes.

Essentially, you are looking for areas where you suspect a man has been in contact with

nature.

When one patrols in the same area frequently, one can establish a baseline observation

for what to look for and what the area looks like normally.

Plus, on subsequent visits, it is possible to identify elements that are out of place.

The next step is to investigate the route that you have chosen through this danger area.

The three main tools used for this investigation are the eyeballs, a metal detector, and a cutting

edge digging device called the human hand.

Being slowly in a forward direction, one swings the metal detector in a fashion that covers

every square inch of the chosen route.

In order to do this, start with a metal detector to one side of the route and move it straight

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