For example, initially insurgents would place IEDs in culverts by the road.

Patrols had taken heat in the area, harassment by ambushes and IEDs.

But Afghanistan and its IEDs are proving the exception to that rule.

Too late for the guys who have lost their lives to IEDs.

But death from mines, explosive hazards, IEDs is not an incurable disease.

The first really sophisticated IEDs were used against British forces in March 2004.

The Canadians pressed ahead in an area heavily infested with IEDs.

They also demonstrate the time-dependent effects of IEDs in this network on memory.

Most of the injuries and deaths were due to shrapnel coming from IEDs.

We were on a daily patrol, broad daylight, looking for IEDs.

It could also identify and neutralize improvised explosive devices, or IEDs.

This included IEDs that had exploded and those that were found and cleared.

But, ma'am, no disrespect, you get these IEDs, and nothing can protect you.

The vast majority of IEDs cause damage by blast and shrapnel.

The fact is IEDs are constructed to kill people with minimal technological sophistication.

We think Afghanistan and IEDs seen in Afghanistan really have their own unique signature.