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IED - Suicide Belt
The suicide belt is a similar device to the suicide vest, but smaller in size and explosive fill with no fill on the chest or back. The belts occasionally include a ball bearing matrix to increase fragmentation. Detonating cord is generally cradled throughout the explosive fill to ensure the explosive chain is maintained. The suicide belt is command initiated, usually using a MUV switch. Some variations of the belt include pockets that can be...
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