Table of Contents
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
