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