IED stands for
Correct answer: B. Improvised Explosive Device
- A. Installed Explosive Device
- B. Improvised Explosive Device
- C. Implanted Explosive Device
- D. Instantaneous Explosive Device
Explanation
IED means Improvised Explosive Device, a device assembled from commonly available materials rather than manufactured as standard military ordnance. “Installed” and “implanted” are common-sounding but incorrect expansions.
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