30 September to 6 October 2018 U.S. BOMB SQUAD and EOD ... · A total of 764 incidents (Fire, IED, Ordnance, etc.) were reported in BATS. Between 30 September and 6 October 2018,

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U.S. BOMB SQUAD and EOD REPORT:IED AND ORDNANCE

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT. This information should not be disseminated outside of the BATS User Community (other than to another law

enforcement, public safety, or DoD EOD agency): 26 February 2019. Information in this report is originator-controlled information as it may, in whole or

in part, be related to an ongoing investigation. Other requests for this document shall be referred to Deputy Manager for DoD EOD Technology,

NSWC IHEODTECHDIV, 2008 Stump Neck Road, Indian Head, MD 20640 and/or the Director U.S. Bomb Data Center, 3750 Corporal Road,

Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898.

30 September to 6 October 2018



This report includes data acquired from U.S. Bomb Data Center (USBDC) Bomb and Arson Tracking System (BATS) database and Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) data warehouse. This report may not include all incidents. The data includes those reports pulled on a specific date from both BATS and JEOD portal. This summary report presents basic data at the time it was produced. As data management systems are updated, the possibility exists that the resulting information may differ from previously or future reported data.

A total of 764 incidents (Fire, IED, Ordnance, etc.) were reported in BATS.

Between 30 September and 6 October 2018, BATS and JEOD portal indicate approximately:

12 – ACTUAL: Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), Improvised Incendiary Devices, chemical over pressure devices, and modified or improvised ordnance.

3 – EXPLOSIONS: Intentional explosions, chemical over pressure device functioning.3 – HOAX: IED related incidents that involved a device fabricated to look like an IED and

that is intended to simulate one in order to elicit a response.

22 – ORDNANCE: These incidents involve ordnance (not on military installations), public safety Bomb Squad, and military EOD.

This report may contain the following information:AWARENESS: Unique suspicious package incidents, additional ordnance/explosive

information, etc. RECOVERY: Explosive, homemade explosive, improvised explosive, and precursors.

PURPOSE: Disseminate current CONUS IED and ordnance

incident information.



Weekly Reported IED Incidents












30 SEPTEMBER: DUNN, NC – ACTUAL

BATS ID # 910162: (U//FOUO-LES) Components of the device included: gray plastic elbow pipe, end caps, hobby fuse, and unknown black powder.

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2 OCTOBER: FORT CARSON, CO –AWARENESS

EODIMS # W00WB7QAA10022018235533795Z: (U//FOUO) ". . . 764th OD CO (EOD) was notified by Fort Carson MPs that a UXO exploded on Range . . . The EOD TM departed . . . to complete a post-blast analysis. . . . 5 x Colorado Springs Police Department personnel sustained minor injuries from the detonation. Upon further investigation, the team identified that the detonation was caused by 1 x M116A1 simulation grenade utilized as an IED training aid initiated by an electric match and 9V battery attached to a pressure plate."

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2 OCTOBER: LEXINGTON, KY – RECOVERY

BATS ID # 908989: (U//FOUO-LES) ". . . responded . . . in reference to a found “Camel" lighter and precursor powders . . . KSP Bomb Tech . . . X-rayed the lighter and it was determined not to be a hazard. . . . she also located a plastic tub of Potassium Chlorate (KCLO3) that she wanted removed from the property. Both the Camel Lighter and Potassium Chlorate were removed . . . [She] texted a picture of a one pound bag of German Blackhead powder that she had found while cleaning out the house. . . . it was pulverized aluminum powder that is commonly used to make pyrotechnic flash powder." NOTE: This is the same location as the "Camel" lighter incident from 27 July 2018. For additional information, see USBDC Advisory 18-155 “Lexington, KY Estate Sale Accident”."




3 OCTOBER: NEW MIAMI, OH – ACTUAL

BATS ID # 909234: (U//FOUO-LES) ". . . a subject reported finding a pipe bomb in the "woods" and brought it home. After realizing what he had, he called 911 and dispatchers advised him to take it back outside. . . . Pipe is 1" x 8" galvanized pipe with end caps (internally threaded caps). A small hole has been drilled into one of the end caps. No fuse visible." "Pipe contains 35 grams (.07716179 lb.) of grey powder that has white prills in it."






4 OCTOBER: SHAWNEE, OK – HOAXBATS ID # 909474: (U//FOUO-LES) "The item was described as a white . . . plastic pipe with an antenna attached . . . wires running from the antenna to the pipe and to an external power source. . . . a 40-mm cartridge was located inside the vehicle. The cartridge . . . was believed to be a training round. A metal “Yeti” style cup . . . was located in the vehicle . . . The cup was unusually heavy and had cardboard and steel wool packed around an item in the cup. The item could not be removed easily from the cup. . . . The X-ray confirmed the pipe did not contain any explosive hazards . . . the cartridge was a training round (US M922) with no explosive hazards present. The cup contained what appeared to be an old Japanese, Type 97 style, fragmentation, hand grenade."




4 OCTOBER: REEDSPORT, OR – ACTUALBATS ID # 909860: (U//FOUO-LES) "Family members of a deceased male were cleaning out his residence when they located what appeared to be a pipe bomb wrapped in black tape with green hobby fuse and an additional electric blasting cap. . . . The suspected pipe bomb was X-rayed and determined to be PVC or plastic with some metal filler; no electrical components present. . . . The pipe bomb consisted of a large plastic pill bottle partially inside a galvanized post cap and loaded with a firework mortar. The pipe bomb also contained a disc of melted down aluminum."





5 OCTOBER: SHREVEPORT, LA – ACTUAL

BATS ID # 909722: (U//FOUO-LES) ". . . responded to the Cross Lake Bridge, for a believed explosive device. . . . a search was completed . . . which led to the discovery of a potential pipe bomb. The pipe was located . . . next to the concrete barrier . . . Upon visually inspecting the device, I confirmed it was a galvanized pipe bomb, with end caps and with a grey fuse sticking out of one end cap. . . . During RSP the pipe high ordered . . ."




6 OCTOBER: HIGH POINT, NC – HOAX

BATS ID # 909863: (U//FOUO-LES) "Small black plastic pipe with tape covering ends. Also contained steel bolts inside and a small cotton string coming out the end like a fuse." " Call came in advising a pipe bomb-like device was located in a portable bathroom. A festival-like event was being held at the company and an estimated 200 people were attending. A parent advised that his 15-year-old likes to build hoax devices all the time thinking that it is funny."






Weekly Reported Ordnance Incidents

























BATS ID # 910192: (U//FOUO-LES) "It appeared that someone unearthed the ordnance and left the area."

EODIMS # M0000M01210012018151117567Z: (U//FOUO) ". . . Prince William County Sheriff requested support from Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) after a state Game Warden reported that he found an exposed landmine in a wooded area . . . EOD identified (1) TMRP-6 dummy landmine placed on top of (2) Inert M483 155-MM projectiles."

30 SEPTEMBER: BRISTOW, VA





EODIMS # N00N3070410012018190526797Z: (U//FOUO) "A local man had contacted law enforcement entities within the area to report the finding of a possible ordnance item resembling a 40-MM aircraft round."

1 OCTOBER: MORGANVILLE, NJ





BATS ID # 908674: (U//FOUO-LES) ". . . his 11-year-old daughter had found the ball buried in the back yard. . . . When I arrived the cannonball was resting on the sidewalk in front of the house, placed there by the homeowner. After taking photos, I contacted 242 EOD from Ft. Carson to respond. The cannonball fuze well had been sealed with a concrete plug but some had eroded away. . . . 242EOD took the cannonball for disposal."


1 OCTOBER: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO






BATS ID # 909615: (U//FOUO-LES) ". . . contacted . . . regarding a piece of military ordnance . . . located in the basement of his deceased father . . . The item was investigated and due to the nature of the item, 52nd US Army EOD unit was contacted. . . . Prior to EOD arrival, X-ray examination was conducted of the item, and markings indicated the item was an inert 5-inch MK 8 Mod 0 Naval dummy round."


2 OCTOBER: STANFORD, KY


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EODIMS # N00N307041004201813053801Z: (U//FOUO) ". . . Monmouth County Dispatch notified EODMU 12 Detachment Earle of UXO . . . EOD performed a reconnaissance and identified the items as two 81-MM Japanese mortars and one 20-MM anti-aircraft round."

3 OCTOBER: NEPTUNE, NJ





BATS ID # 984339: (U//FOUO-LES) ". . . Complainant found an item at a construction site and brought it to his residence where he realized it may be a piece of military ordnance. Bomb squad responded and notified US Army EOD, who responded and took the ordnance."

EODIMS # W00WB5PAA10092018223933557Z: (U//FOUO) ". . . Honolulu Police Department -Bomb Squad contacted 74TH EOD response team for a UXO at a residential house . . . The item was identified as a M318 90-MM APT Projectile."

3 OCTOBER: HONOLULU, HI





EODIMS # F000FFDDT10052018165840522Z: (U//FOUO) "Team met up with Deputy . . . and was escorted to UXO . . . Flare was placed in CMC . . ."

4 OCTOBER: SANTA ANNA, TX





EODIMS # W00WB7QAA10042018233021110Z: (U//FOUO) ". . . 764th OD CO EOD TL was notified by the El Paso Sheriff's office that a "slap flare" had been recovered . . . The team determined by nomenclature printed on the container that it was an M256A1, green star cluster illumination flare."

4 OCTOBER: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO





EODIMS # F000FFTGF10052018143547417Z: (U//FOUO) "EOD received telephone notification from Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) of possible military munition item. Item was reportedly found by family of recently deceased prior military member while cleaning through old belongings. Family member recognized item as possibly dangerous and decided to remove item from residence and subsequently bury item in yard. . . . GBI unburied item then called EOD. . . . After inspection of item and research of publications, Team Leader was able to identify item as an M30 practice grenade with M205A2 fuze."

4 OCTOBER: TRENTON, GA





EODIMS # F000FFDFH1009201815310642Z: (U//FOUO) "Lawrence County Emergency Management was requesting our assistance for a possible grenade found by Lead Fire Department in a house fire. . . . EOD team leader identified and team member verified I.D. of grenade and that it was unarmed."

6 OCTOBER: LEAD, SD





EODIMS # F000FFV6S10092018200059199Z: (U//FOUO) "TC received notification . . . of requested evaluation of potential UXO found in Mountain Home residence. . . . TC evaluated item, found it to be plastic training aid."

6 OCTOBER: MOUNTAIN HOME, ID



Contact Information

(U//FOUO) NSWC IHEODTD has been designated as the EOD Incident Data Repository for the DoD EOD community. The Data Warehouse is continually populated with EOD mission reports from multiple data bases and historical files. Current sources include the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Information Management System (EODIMS) and Combined Information Data Network Exchange (CIDNE). Request for EOD information (RFI) may be submitted to the TSC at: [email protected]

(U//FOUO-LES) The Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS) serves as the national repository for explosives and arson-related incidents as established by the Federal explosives laws. In 2004, the Attorney General mandated that "all of the Department's arson and explosives incident databases [be consolidated] into a single database, which is now known as the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS)”. This was reinforced in 2010 by the Deputy Attorney General's Office. Each participating agency administers their BATS account.

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30 September to 6 October 2018 U.S. BOMB SQUAD and EOD ... · A total of 764 incidents (Fire, IED, Ordnance, etc.) were reported in BATS. Between 30 September and 6 October 2018,