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Our world applauds you for assuming the responsibility to make it safe.Yet many proclaim commitment to make it unsafe.Confidence is part of you.Perseverance is their mantra.Readiness is your life.Ending it is their goal.Training is never finished.They will always seek your weakness.Prepared for everything is your mission.Testing you today is theirs.You are the most skilled.The world believes there are heroes,and you walk among them as one.We are Point One, and we welcome you to...theWe are proud toannounce Point One,the services subsidiaryof Zero Point. Our rootsreach deep in EOD soil. Ourbranches reach out to answerthe call in our tempestuousworld. We have grown from thestrength of our experiences and withyour current challenges.We stand strong and take great pridein our strategically selected team, whichbrings premiere training, problem solving andleadership to yours. We are prepared for anychallenge and are poised to provide you with thebest interaction you have ever had with a servicescompany.You may be surprised by our unique approach, forgedby members of our team that have been solving someof the world’s most difficult tactical, operationaland strategic problems for many years. We feelit is our responsibility to share the “magic” ofthese successes with your team. Whether youparticipate in one of our courses, work with uson an exercise, or speak with us about a testproject, you will clearly understand whyour motto is:2 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 3

tocpresentingpresentingservicesCoursesAED 8AITAC 10BTOC 12C-IED 14H-TTP 16K9 HME 18SOE 20Security 22Exercise 24T&E 26TrainingPoint One provides the most advanced EOD and tactical EOD training to military and law enforcement EODand tactical professionals in the United States and abroad through five portfolios:»»Training CoursesAidsof28»»Security Assessment»»Exercise Supportcompany»»Test and Evaluation»»Training Aidsgraphiccon32The Point One bench consists of retired and former EOD and SOF operators from theNational Mission Force, Commander Response Force (CRF) and other Joint Militarythe GREATUnits, all with proven combat leadership. In addition to vast military expertise,thePoint One’s bench includes master’s and PhD-level professionals in chemistry,divide33electronics, and engineering.bombs,& entsCall it the bombs, bullets and brains approach.bulletsOur services combine the sweat, muscle and combat actiontogether with the circuits, research, and calculations neededand brainsfor total mission success.approach4 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 5

coursesOperator-centric,cutting-edge,forward-leaningtrainingPoint One’s training is the most realistic and relevant training conducted onfriendly soil. We utilize the most current operational information available.We don’t teach just theoretical science. We teach operators how to apply thescience. We combine subject matter experts (SME) with EOD and SOF operatorsto create a training team with unmatched capability and experience to deliver avigorous and challenging training package. We have several courses available covering theentire operational spectrum of EOD mission sets, or we can tailor a course to meet yourspecific needs.Point One’s philosophy is to train hard and fight easy. So don’texpect a cake walk. The pace of training is aggressive andstructured to promote retention through maximum practicaltraining.Point One Military Tactical Training Courses»»Advanced Energetics and Disablement (AED)»»Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (CIED)»»Special Operations EOD (SOE)»»Advanced Impedance to Assault (AITAC)»»K9 HME Awareness, Recognition, and Imprinting (K9 HME)»»HTT-P Level 1, 2, & 3 HME Course of InstructionPoint One Law Enforcement (LE) Tactical Training Courses»»Advanced Energetics and Disablement (AED)»»Counter-IED (CIED)»»Bomb Technician Operations Course (BTOC)»»K-9 HME Awareness, Recognition, and Imprinting (K-9 HME)»»H-TTP Level 1, 2, & 3 HME CourseZero Point Tailored Training Programs:»»US Navy EOD – Advanced EOD Special Operator Course(AESOC)»»US Army EOD – Direct Action Assault Support Course(DAASC)Tactical training can be hosted at Point One’s facilities,or can be conducted onsite by a Mobile TrainingTeam (MTT).rainhard&fighteasy6 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 7

coursesAEDAdvancedEnergeticsandDisablement(AED)Terrorists rely heavily on the use of Homemade Explosives (HME)since they are fairly easy to engineer, have reliable primary andsecondary explosives, the precursors are readily available, andHME traceable signatures are low. HME remains the explosiveinstrument of choice for terrorism.When EOD technicians encounter HME, either as part of anIED or during an SSE mission, they must be aware of the uniquerisks—and how to overcome them.The AED course allows each operator the opportunity tohandle and manufacture the HMEs used by terrorists today, andis designed to mitigate risk through proven processes and safepractices.Course topics include:»»Advanced Threat Assessment»»HME Desensitizing, Field Testing, and Spectrometry»»Post Blast Detonation Characteristics»»HME Sensitivity Aspects»»EOD Dynamic Tool Disruption Against HME»»X-ray Techniques Against HME»»Identification of HME and Precursor Materials»»Synthesis and Mixing Proceduresthroughprovenprocesses& safepracticesCourse length: 5 days8 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 9

coursesAITACskills forEOD operatorssupportingSpecialOpsAdvancedImpedanceto AssaultCourse(AITAC)The course is designed to provide an advancedlevel of instruction in combat skills for EODoperators supporting Special Operations missions.Course Includes:»»Special Operations Threat Assessment»»Advanced Individual Pistoland Assault Rifle Drills»»Advanced Close Quarter CombatMovement»»EOD Focused Impedance to Assault»»Booby Traps and IEDs on Approachand on Target»»General and Point Disruption of IEDs»»Tactical Urban Movement»»Booby Trap/IED Defeat»»Category A ScenariosThe training consists of three phases:Phase I—basic and advanced pistol and assaultrifle marksmanship drills, basic and advancedEOD technical drills.Phase II—day and night combat clearancetactics and techniques, identifying anddefeating booby traps and IEDs on approachand on the objective.Phase III—day and night Military Operationin Urban Terrain (MOUT) movement, missionplanning, threat assessment, building clearanceand search, over watch, impedance toassault, IEDs and booby traps on target andCategory A scenarios.Course length: 5 days10 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 11

coursesBTOCBomb TechnicianOperations Course(BTOC)confidence& experiencethrough trainingCategory A situations leave no room for error and demanda high degree of readiness to ensure mission success.Confidence and experience through training is the sole wayto prepare for Category A situations.Point One instructors have pioneered techniques andequipment through years of operational and trainingexperience that can benefit all EOD technicians who may befaced with a Category A situation. This course is structuredto teach advanced techniques and strategies as well as toprovide guidance in preparing Law Enforcement BombTechnicians to quickly bring a dangerous situation to aneffective and safe close.Course topics include:»»Tactical Operations Threat Assessment»»Tactical Planning Considerations»»Advanced IED Electronics»»IED Circuit Diagnostics and Defeat»»Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) Diagnostics andDefeat»»Dynamic Disruption and X-ray Techniques»»Booby Trap Recognition, Locating, Avoidance andDisablement»»EOD Equipment to Support Tactical Operations»»Manual Access Techniques and Category A TasksCourse length: 7 days12 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 13

coursesC-IEDhandletestidentifyneutralizedesensitizerender safedisposeCounter-ImprovisedExplosive Device(C-IED)The Point One Counter-IED course combines the HME tasksfound in the AED course of instruction with an advancedelectronics curriculum to provide a better understanding ofthe entire IED and allows the operator a progressive view ofadvanced IEDs.This course concentrates on:»»Threat Assessment (Conventional/HME/Cat A)»»Advanced IED Electronics»»IED Circuit Diagnostics»»Manual Access Techniques»»General and Precision X-ray Techniques and Disruption»»Identification of HME and Precursor Materials»»Disruption and X-ray Against HME»»Synthesis and Mixing ProceduresThis course provides training and information to increasean EOD operator’s ability to handle, test, identify, neutralize,desensitize, render safe and dispose of explosive compoundsused in IEDs, and to recognize and understand electroniccomponents and circuits used to initiate IEDs.Course length: 10 days (70% practical, hands-on training)14 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 15

coursesH-TTPHME is one of the leading threats to personnel in combattheaters. Training saves lives!HOMEMADEEXPLOSIVES (HME)TIERED TRAININGPROGRAM (H-TTP)Point One’s comprehensive, three-tier training program providesthe appropriate level of training for all professionals facing thethreat of HME. Each level uses classroom instruction, highlyrealistic simulants, actual materials, instructor demonstrationsand student practical exercises.H-TTP Level 1»»First responder training»»Awareness, recognition and safety»»Basic understanding of the HME threat»»Recognize HME and associated precursorsCourse length: 1 dayH-TTP Level 2»»Key Leader/Unit Trainer»»Practical orientation for non-EOD personnel»»Better understanding of HME threats, in order to manageincidents involving HME»»Designed for unit trainers providing HSTL sustainmenttrainingCourse length: 3 daysH-TTP Level 3»»Practical orientation for EOD experts and specialists»»How to handle all aspects of the HME threat includingsite exploitation, recognition, analysis, identification anddisposal, render safe, and neutralization for both domesticand foreign environments.Course length: 5 daysTrainingsaveslives!16 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 17

coursesK9 HMEK9 HMEAwareness andRecognitionCourse(K9 HME)Homemade explosiveshave become moreprevalent in the terroristand criminal arsenal, bothdomestically and overseas.Correct identificationand full understandingof the risks are criticalwhen IEDs contain HMEor when law enforcementofficers or militaryhandlers must identifyhazards associated withHME.Course topics:»»Precursor chemicals and associated hazards»»Explosive compounds and associated hazards»»Equipment and procedures used to produce energeticcompounds»»Hazards associated with detection and identification ofHME and precursor materials»»K9 handler awareness, recognition, and safety of HME andprecursor materials»»Synthesis and mixing procedures for HME»»K9 imprinting of HME and precursor materialsPrepared explosives are used for K9 imprinting and handlerrecognition.This course provides training and information to increase the K9handler and K9’s ability to safely recognize and identify explosivecompounds used in IEDs across the operational spectrum.Course length: 3 dayscorrectidentification&full understanding ofthe risks are critical18 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 19

coursesSOEskills requiredto operateand succeedin the modernbattlefieldSpecialOperationsEOD (SOE)EOD operations and operators have changed the battlefieldwithin the last decade through advances in tactics, techniques,and procedures (TTP). The Joint Agency community recognizesthe need for EOD expertise to successfully execute missions inall environments.The SOE course is designed from decades of Joint EODexperience. The Point One SOE course will provide your teamwith the skills required to operate and succeed in the uniqueinter-agency and special operations world, and ultimately themodern battlefield.This course includes:»»Threat assessment in Special Operations environments»»EOD Special Operations philosophy»»EOD mission planning considerations»»Advanced IED electronics»»IED circuit diagnostics and defeat»»Immediate action considerations»»Dynamic disruption and X-ray techniques»»Booby trap recognition, locating, avoidance anddisablement»»Special Operations EOD equipment»»Combat exploitationCourse length: 10 days (70% practical)20 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 21

securitydeep experiencein EOD&Special Opsbrings a uniquecapabilityVulnerability andRisk AssessmentPoint One’s deep experience in EOD and Special Operationsbrings a unique capability when conducting facility, site or eventvulnerability and risk assessments. Public safety and security arethe first priority, and the Point One team will work with local,state and federal security agencies to ensure the highest levelsecurity are in place. With the proliferation of IEDs, Point One’sEOD expertise is invaluable to providing detailed site surveysand risk assessments to support the security effort requirementsof an organization, specific locations, and events, including megaevents and mega sites.Point One’s assessments will be based on the following keyfactors:»»Identify potential threats, including precursormaterials commonly used in the manufacture of HMEand IEDs.»»Gauge potential damage from such threats.»»Determine the likelihood that problems willoccur.»»Develop cost estimates and actions toprevent the threats.22 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 23

exercisemaximizingexercisegoalsExerciseDevelopment,Planning andSupportPoint One assists military units, federal agencies and localauthorities to conduct consequence management exercises.Point One’s experienced team will assist you to maximize yourexercise goals. We specialize in mass casualty, CBRN, C-IED,maritime and Special Operations exercises. Our focusedplanning, coordination and synchronization requirements allowheadquarters, operations staff and first responders to be trainedto an equally high standard.Deliverables:»»Initial and on-going exercise planningfunctions»»Select exercise objectives»»Timelines and milestone charts»»Briefing packages (electronic and hardcopy)»»Development of exercise products»»Exercise plan»»Procedural flow»»Situation manual (for tabletop exercises)»»Master scenario events listing»»Exercise control procedures»»Evaluation and data collection plan»»Evaluation and facilitation group coordination»»Participant/controller/evaluator training»»After Action Reports detailing the results of the exercise/trainingWhether training for large scale civil challenges or low visibility SpecialOperations exercises, Point One is the best choice!24 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 25

T &ETest andEvaluationoperationally effectivesolutions to realbattlefield problemsTest and Evaluation (T&E) is the set of practices and processesused to determine whether a product, system, or capabilityunder development meets its design specifications; whether thedesign correctly meets or exceeds the warfighter’s functionalrequirements; and whether the requirements adequately enhancemission success.At Point One, testing is conducted in every stage of development.Point One’s testing thoroughness and attention to detailensures that a product, system, or capability ultimately meetsthe warfighter’s requirements. Our engineering capabilities arenationally recognized, and are used in providing our nation withoperationally effective solutions to real battlefield problems.Our deep bench of operators at the national level ensuresrigorous and realistic evaluations.T&E Projects currently under development:»»Modular Charge System (MCS)»»Multi-Use Tactical Targeting System (MUTTS)»»SAAMI Weapon Prototype Testing»»HME Characterization26 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 27

Training AidsDue to the high fidelity of our training curriculum,we are uniquely positioned to providean additional service to the warfighterand first responder:Training AidsOur portfolio has over 100 types of devices, and we candesign and build others to address specific theater threats andscenarios.Types of Point One Training Aids:»»Command Wire IED (CWIED)»»Victim Operated IED (VOIED)»»Radio Controlled IED (RCIED)»»Chemical Dispersal Device (CDD)»»Biological Dispersal Device (BDD)»»Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD)»»Improvised Nuclear Device (IND – Gun & Implosion)»»Different delivery types: Vehicle, Water, and Person-Borne Devices»»S-Vest…and moreSome threats are simple.Some are sophisticated.Some are anticipated.Some are real surprises.Point One has Training Aidsto prepare for all of them.Training Aids CategoriesStand-Alone Triggers and Firing SystemsDeveloping and instituting any realistic training programrequires not only a high level of expertise, butdizzying logistics. Point One’s Triggers andFiring Systems allow warfighter and firstresponder trainers to adjust to any scenariowithout the time consuming requirement offiring circuit development. All that is requiredis the simulated main charge and the devicehousing.Standard Practical Training Aids (SPTA)SPTAs are mock IEDs representing past, present and evenpossible threats. These training aids bring the necessary realismto any number of training evolutions, to better prepare thewarfighter and first responder.Advanced Practical Training Aids (APTA)APTAs are designed for simulations of advanced WMDand CBRNE. Whether it’s consequence managementor Category A scenarios, realistic training aids drive thecritical training points home.Custom devices can be made to meet your specificrequirements.Note: Domestic sales only. Not available for export.28 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 29

Training Aids are constructed usingsound engineering techniques toensure our items are reliable andfully functional. Each item is craftedfrom open source intelligence usingexact or very similar components andconstruction to ensure the highestdegree of realism.Sample training aids are below.Nuclear WMD (Trunk Device)The Trunk Device is set up in a shipping crate. It can either beremoved from the crate out of the top, or the front panel ofthe crate can be removed, allowing access to the electronicsfor testing and arming. The device itself is built to representa Gun-Type IND like “Little Boy” (based on open sourceintelligence available on the internet). Once positioned at theintended target, the device will function autonomously uponlocal arming and final remote arming. There are no movingparts. There are two steel slugs, the projectile and the target(simulating uranium). Upon initiation by the electronic timer, theanti-tamper feature, or the Dead Man Toggle switch, the devicewill sound a siren, simulating the firing of a powder charge andfunctioning of the device.Travel Suit Case (Wet)This roller suitcase contains a sealed container filled with a liquidcontaminant, and a 12 volt marine pump activated to a popupsprinkler. LRCT trigger and electronic timer trigger with aremote S/A.CDD (Dry) CoolerA compressed gas system disburses a powder contaminant. A 12volt system, CO 2cylinder with a solenoid valve release, remoteS/A and anti-lift trigger with anti-open instant detonation siren.55Gal Drum (Radiation Salvage Drum Device)This device is set up as a salvage drum with proper HAZMATlabeling and shipping papers. The bottom of the Salvage Drumhas been removed to facilitate training requirements. The deviceitself is built to represent a Gun-Type IND like “Little Boy”(available on the internet). Once positioned at the intendedtarget, the bomber can leave and fully control this device via cellphone.Once armed, a positive blocking mechanism must be removed.Upon initiation by either the command fire or the anti-tamperfeature, a siren will sound, simulating the firing of a powdercharge and functioning of the device.Newspaper Stand Device with Explosively Formed Projectile(EFP) ArrayNewspaper Stand device is an inert replica of an IED assembledin a newspaper stand. The firing circuit is an RC-armed andPIR-fired device. The main charge is 3 EFPs in a cluster onthe bottom half of the stand. The blasting cap is electric. Thebattery source is a 12 volt gel cell.Note: All RDD/IND type devices built by authority of US government.Newspaper BombThe Newspaper Bomb is an inert replica of an IED folded ina newspaper. The firing circuit is a micro switch used as ananti-open device. The main charge is a small amount of plasticexplosives imbedded with small nails for fragmentation. Theblasting cap is electric. The battery source is a 9 volt.Traffic Cone Bomb w/ Remote & VOThe Traffic Cone device uses a remote control arm/fire withan anti-lift on the cone. The main charge is concrete nails andcast explosives with a dynamite booster down the middle. Theblasting caps are electric. The battery source is a 12 volt gel cell.Pressure Mat DeviceThe Pressure Mat Device uses a pressure switch as an antistepdevice. The main charge is a large project box filled withconcrete nails and plastic explosives. The blasting cap is electric.The battery source is a 9 volt.RCIED (Modified Handheld Radio, PMR)The handheld radio device contains two Motorola model T5720radios, a firing box with firing leads and two charging stations.One radio is used as the transmitter and the other as thereceiver.Passive Infrared (PIR) DeviceThis small plastic project box can hide anywhere. The device isactivated by movement of an object in front of the 360-degreewindow. It contains a 9 volt battery, a set of firingleads and a PIR circuit board. It also has an on/offswitch on the outside the box for arming.Fire Extinguisher IEDThe Fire Extinguisher IED is a replica of anIED assembled in a fire extinguisher. The firingcircuit is a micro switch used as an anti-liftdevice with a “mouse trap” modified as a S/A& Arm device. The main charge is US militarydynamite (4 sticks) and the blasting caps areelectric. The battery source is a 9 volt.S-VestThis device is a fishing vest with nail-coated pipe bomb chargesdesigned to look and feel like a real suicide vest. The pushbutton detonator is connected to a siren penalty.Backpack w/ Dynamite & Electronic TimerThis replica of an IED assembled in a backpack uses an electricaltimer firing circuit. The main charge is US military dynamite (8sticks) and the blasting caps are electric. The battery source is a9 volt.Training aids are customizable uponrequest and we can modify anything tomeet a specific requirement.Call us at757-721-6601or visit us online atzeropointusa.comfor more information.30 Point One 2013 Catalog zeropointusa.com 757.721.6601 31

Point OneA Subsidiary of Zero Point, Incorporated1763 Princess Anne Road, Suite 105Virginia Beach, VA 23456Office: 757-721-6601Fax: 757-721-6602zeropointusa.comSDVOSBPoint One 2013 Catalog