EOD is a dangerous area RCS...experienced NCO's should be an asset...IED's kill more of our guys than anything else...having unexploded mortar rounds to contend with is bad enough but the ingenuity on IED's and how they are used is harsh and brutal ...you're a brave guy RCS...but always remember it is no weakness to listen to "old hands"...in reality you need a familiarization and learning curve for quite a while once on the ground...it's not just recognising and making safe these things...it's working out whether one is a "lure" to get you with something else...so good luck and stay safe... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />