HME SSE KIT
The EOD Gear HME SSE Kit (Homemade Explosives Sensitive Site Exploitation Kit) is a comprehensive field-ready system designed to support safe and efficient sensitive site exploitation operations where Homemade Explosives (HME) may be present. Built for Military EOD, federal response teams, and public safety Bomb Squads, this kit includes all essential tools and consumables needed to document, test, collect, desensitize, and control trace homemade explosive material encountered on scene.
The rugged, lightweight carrying bag contains ESD-safe collection vials, laboratory spatulas, anti-static bags, grounding straps, and disposable nitrile gloves, among other essentials. A standard pack of trace explosive detection kits (TraceX) is included, or you can opt for Explosive-ETK FS kits in lieu of TraceX for enhanced validation capability.
This kit is ideal for Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) missions involving improvised devices, blast scenes, or scenes where trace energetic residues require controlled handling. It supports systematic documentation and mitigates risk while preserving critical evidence and reducing cross-contamination.
Note: For routine replenishment of consumables, consider the dedicated HME SSE Replenishment Kit which restocks most disposable components of this kit.
A replenishment kit is available HERE
HME SSE KIT SPECS:
(2 each) Large Blue Static Dissipative ESD Plastic Vials
(2 each) Blue Static Dissipative ESD Lab Vials
(4 each) Disposable Polypropylene Laboratory Spatula
(1 each) Durable Anti Static ESD Safe Brush
(2 Each) ESD Reusable Foot Heel Grounding Strap
(10 Each) Anti-Static Seal Top Bag Pink 3 x 5. Zip Locking bags
(10 Each) Anti-Static Seal Top Bag Pink 6 x 8. Zip Locking bags
(20 Each) Nitrile ESD Gloves Ambidextrous, Large
(1 each) 4" Steel Feild Test Plate, Disc Shaped
(1 each) Refillable Butane Torch Field Test Lighter
(1 each) 3 Lens Ballistic Safety Glasses
(4 each) Ahura Vial 4ml Clear
(1 each) Portable Multipurpose Field Test Hammer
(1 foot) Parafilm All Purpose Laboratory Film
(4 each) Alcohol Prep Pad
(10 each) Plastic Evidence Bag
(1 each) Tactical Desensitization Sprayer
(1 each) Sharpie
(4 each) Plastic Pipettes
(4 each) Centrifuge Tubes
(4 each) Long Q-Tips
(4 each) Tongue Depressors
(2 each) Plastic Collection Tubes
(1 each) ESD Tweezers
(5 each) TraceX HME Test Kit OR (10 Each) Explosive-ETK FS HME Test Kit
(5 each) Orange Reusable Explosive Marker
(1 each) Butane Cartridge (Continental US Shipping Only)
(1 each) Tactical Carrying Bag
HME SSE KIT FAQ's
What is the HME SSE Kit designed for?
The HME SSE Kit is engineered to support Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) operations where Homemade Explosives or energetic residues are present. It provides tools and consumables to safely document, sample, test, and manage trace explosive material encountered during scene exploitation.
Who typically uses this kit?
Military EOD units, federal explosive response teams, and local Bomb Squads rely on this kit during investigations, post-blast exploitation, HME incidents, and training evolutions where trace energetic material must be handled safely and conservatively.
What does the kit include?
The kit includes static-dissipative collection vials, lab spatulas, ESD grounding straps, disposable nitrile gloves, static-safe bags, an anti-static brush, and a standard pack of trace explosive detection kits. These components support sampling and documentation of trace energetic residues.
Can the trace detection kits be customized?
Yes. The standard kit comes with a five-pack of TraceX explosive detection kits, but you can choose to substitute a ten-pack of Explosive-ETK FS kits for enhanced detection performance.
Is this kit a disposal solution for large quantities of HME?
No. This SSE Kit is not a bulk disposal solution. It is intended for trace sampling, documentation, and controlled handling of small energetic residues as part of an exploitation or forensic process.
How do I restock consumables?
For replenishment of consumable items, the HME SSE Replenishment Kit offers an expanded supply of disposable items from the kit, allowing you to maintain readiness without repurchasing the full kit.
Can this kit be linked to HME training or other HME tools?
Yes. The HME SSE Kit integrates well with other HME-focused safety gear, desensitizers, test kits, and evidence collection tools to form a full capability set for handling homemade energetic materials safely.
