Basic Post Blast Investigative Techniques

This is a basic post blast course designed to teach a systematic method of investigating an explosion scene. The course provides instruction in explosives identification and applications, explosives effects, IED component recognition and evidence collection. The course is delivered at a variety of locations throughout the United States based on requests from ATF field divisions.

The course is comprised of classroom participation, an explosives demonstration and actual investigation of a post blast scene.

Course Topics

• Introduction to explosives
• Introduction to improvised explosive devices (IED)
• Post blast scene processing and forensics
• ATF team concept

Length of Training

40 hours for the basic course.

Prerequisites

Applicants must be a full-time, sworn-in public safety official whose primary mission is to investigate bombing incidents and other explosions, Military EOD, criminal investigator, or person whose duties would include investigating bombing incidents.

Military Only- Basic Post Blast Investigative Techniques Courses

For military travelers, all associated travel costs should be covered by the sponsoring unit. Please contact your training NCO and/or go to ATTRS for registration. 

Tuition and Costs

ATF provides lodging, per diem, instructors, classroom, supplies, training materials and range tools. ATF will also reimburse travel expenses and baggage after student receipts are submitted to the Post Blast Program Analyst. Students must provide their own transportation while in Huntsville.

How to Apply

Download ATF F 6310.1 — Arson and Explosives Training Request for Non-ATF Employees to be added to the waitlist. Please send the completed application via email to Ashly.Kent@atf.gov and PBIT@atf.gov.

Current Course Dates

Contact

Please contact PBIT at Ashly.Kent@atf.gov and PBIT@atf.gov for additional information.