The Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) threat in Afghanistan

The Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED) are one of the most sig- nificant IED-threats in the region of southern Afghanistan. Since I began my military service in ISAF I have recognized that the occurrence of RCIED threats have been increasing  continuously since 2008. My survey will provide a short overlook of these types of threats, furthermore my aim is to show the common  manner of RCIED’s fre- quency-use and the insurgent’s “favourite” devices and bandwidths (frequency-bands) to help avoid serious  damage to the Hungarian military servicemen, vehicles and mili- tary compounds in the theatre. I am sure that the knowledge of  commonly used RCIED- types will help to the Hungarian Special Operations Forces units (HUNSOTUs) to learn the insurgent’s (Taliban)  tactics, techniques and procedures and overpass many of their IED-systems.