Dedication



Acknowledgements



About the Author



Forward



Introduction



Chapter One: Explosion Theory and Dynamics



Chapter Two: Identification and Recognition of Commercial, Improvised, and Military Explosives



Chapter Three: Improvised Explosive Device Components: Pre- and Post-Blast Identification



Chapter Four: Investigation of the Explosion Scene and Collection of Evidence



Chapter Five: Bomb Scene Investigator and Weapons of Mass Destruction



Chapter Six: Introduction to the Identification of Military Ordnance



Chapter Seven: Capabilities of the Forensic Laboratory: Reading the Bomber’s Signature



Chapter Eight: Tactical Post-Blast Investigation



Appendix A: Chart of Explosive Products



Appendix B: United States and Foreign Names of Explosives, Part I and Part II



Appendix C: Access Control Log



Appendix D: Guidelines for the Prevention of Contamination of Explosives Evidence



Appendix E: Personnel Resources for the Bomb Scene Investigation



Appendix F: Supplies and Equipment for the Bomb Scene Investigation



Appendix G: Administrative Worksheet



Appendix H: Narrative Description



Appendix I: Evidence Recovery Log



Appendix J: Latent Print Lift Log



Appendix K: Photographic Log



Appendix L: Diagram Log



Appendix M: Explosive Residue Swabbing Instructions



Appendix N: Standard Military Ordnance Color Coding System



Appendix O: Bomb Threat Stand-Off Distances



Appendix P: Table of Bioterrorism Agent Properties



Appendix Q: Table of Chemical Agent Properties

Glossary



Index