The document discusses improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and explosively formed penetrators (EFPs) that have been used in Iraq. It notes that General John Abizaid told Congress that Iran is pursuing a covert policy in Iraq to diminish support for US operations by providing sophisticated bomb-making materials found in IEDs. The document contains information about shaped charges and vehicle penetrators and provides contact information for the Emergency Response & Research Institute for any additional related topics.

1. Improvised Explosive/Platter/Shaped Charge Device
Explosively Formed Penetrator
By C. L. Staten,
CEO and Sr. National Security
Analyst
Emergency Response &
Research Institute (ERRI)
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2. General John Abizaid told the Senate
Nature of the Problem
Armed Service Committee on March 14,
2006:
quot;Iran is pursuing a multi-track policy in
Iraq, consisting of overtly supporting the
formation of a stable, Shia Islamist-led
central government while covertly
working to diminish popular and military
support for U.S. and Coalition operations
there. Additionally, sophisticated bomb
making material from Iran has been
found in improvised explosive devices
(IEDs) in Iraq.quot;

3. Shaped Charge

4. Vehicle Penetrator

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