Letters

Countering IEDs

* LTG Michael A. Vane and MG David E. Quantock's article "Countering the Improvised Explosive Device Threat" (March) clearly describes DoD's strategy to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs). In addition, I recommend emphasizing weapons technical intelligence (WTI) tactics, techniques and procedures. Employing WTI concepts throughout the operational environment will decrease the number of effective IED incidents.

IEDs used against coalition forces in Afghanistan are typically made with a wide range of components that are difficult to track and can frustrare our pursuit of enemies who produce these devices. Preserving IEDs or their associated …