Terrorist attacks using Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are a persistent threat to military objectives, domestic security and commercial operations worldwide. Countering and mitigating terrorist threats requires expert-level training and intelligence to cover all aspects of terrorist thinking, planning, attack and forensic analysis. It also requires the knowledge to operate and deploy specialized Counter-IED (C-IED) equipment in a methodical, effective and safe manner. With in-house operational experience spanning tens of thousands of terrorist incidents, Allen Vanguard is recognized worldwide for delivering the highest quality C-IED training and support programs.

	Counter-IED Training The world-renowned training programs offered by Allen Vanguard cover all phases of the ‘terrorist attack cycle’: Know-The-Bomb-Maker; EOD/IEDD; Weapons Intelligence; and, Suicide and Vehicle-Borne IEDs. Each course can be customized to address local threats and scaled to meet the operational needs of a particular organization. These Counter-Terrorist and Counter-IED training courses are delivered by recognized experts, many of whom were instructors with the British Army, commanded major U.S. bomb squads or operated in U.S. military forensic intelligence.
	Equipment Training & Deployment Deploying highly specialized Counter-IED (C-IED) equipment requires both operational and deployment training. Operational training covers all aspects of correct usage, safety and maintenance. Deployment training covers how best to incorporate equipment within recommended Standard Operating Procedures, with particular emphasis on C-IED scenarios.
	Commercial Security Allen Vanguard recognizes the needs of commercial and industrial organizations to protect their employees, operations and shareholders from the risk of terrorist attack. We offer world-leading intelligence reports and customized training programs designed specifically to meet these private sector needs.