TSWG: Technical Support Working Group

Tactical Timed Firing Device

Tactical Timed Firing Device

The Tactical Timed Firing Device (TTFD), developed by the Idaho National Laboratory, provides military EOD and civilian bomb disposal technicians a small, reliable, multi-use timed firing device to initiate energetic charges and tools. The device is capable of firing multi-sized shock tube, electrical blasting caps, or electrically primed cartridges. The TTFD can be ready for use in under a minute, uses standard battery power, and operates in extreme climactic conditions. Additionally, the TTFD provides an alternative to radio-frequency (RF) remote firing devices in situations where RF transmissions are prohibited. Requests for additional information should be sent to iddsubgroup@tswg.gov.