Identifying Bomb Delivery

If you observe any of these types of behavior or circumstances listed below, warn others in the area of a possible bomb delivery and immediately initiate a proper response!

The scene of a car bomb in Baghdad. Photo: AP  

Circumstances associated with bomb delivery:

• Abandoned objects—particularly in public places 
• Abandoned vehicles in locations close to logical targets (symbolic buildings, etc.) 
• Vehicle parked in a no-parking zone 
• Vehicle with missing or forged license plates 
• Vehicle with covered or taped windows 
• Rental vehicle 
• Vehicle containing drums, barrels, or other bulk containers
• Driver of a suspicious vehicle appearing nervous or hurried when leaving the area, or if the "escape car" was occupied by another driver and waiting while the object was delivered or the suspicious vehicle was parked.
  

Covert bomb deliveries:

1. Bomber will enter an area
2. Discreetly set an object in place
3. Leave the area on foot or in a vehicle

Vehicle bomb delivery:

1. Driver parking the vehicle
2. Departing the area in a second vehicle or by foot.