Stanag 2174 ~upd~ Today

The standard tests a single explosion. In real combat, vehicles may suffer successive IED strikes. The cumulative structural damage is not assessed.

STANAG 2174 is implemented through the series, which provides the engineering details. This publication has gone through multiple editions: stanag 2174

| Threat Level | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) | Location | Typical Application | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 3 kg | Under any wheel or track | Small IEDs, anti-personnel mines | | Level 2b | 3 kg | Under center of vehicle hull | Small IEDs under belly | | Level 3a | 6 kg | Under any wheel | Larger anti-vehicle mines | | Level 3b | 6 kg | Under center hull | Medium IEDs | | Level 4a | 8 kg | Under any wheel | Heavy anti-tank mines | | Level 4b | 8 kg | Under center hull | Large IEDs | The standard tests a single explosion

STANAG 2174 may seem like a dry technical document, but it is a pillar of NATO's combat effectiveness. In the world of military logistics, "knowing where your gear is" is half the battle. By standardizing the way cargo is marked and identified, STANAG 2174 ensures that the right equipment reaches the right soldier at the right time. STANAG 2174 is implemented through the series, which