I have had the unfortunate experience of dealings with suicide bombers while stationed in Iraq. My first close call occurred while we were performing a humanitarian mission to a local Sheik's dwelling. Within seconds of my climbing back into the Bradley after caring for the Sheik's nephew, a man rushed up to the vehicle and detonated himself. We were all fortunate the blast did not injure any of us. However, the suicide bomber was "de-masked". Open the attachment only if you have a strong stomach.
On more than one occasion I witnessed, and was called to the scene of suicide bombers that had utilized vehicle devices. Several of the incidents were not terrorists at all. They were unfortunate civilians that were forced to commit such an atrocity. A typical scenario was that the civilian's home would be raided by insurgents. The man of the house would be told that he would do as he was told or his family would be killed. The individual would then be either handcuffed to the steering wheel, or tied to the seat of the explosive laden vehicle. A remote detonator was typically utilized. The individual knew either way he was going to die but at least he can save his family. Could these tactics be implemented in the States?
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