What specific technical factors are under scrutiny after the blast?

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The inquiry is examining the weapons’ technical aspects, the handling rules, and the personnel’s condition during training.

The Malaysian Army has suspended all hand grenade training after the fatal blast at Hobart Camp, Kedah, and the investigation is being fast-tracked. The specific technical factors under scrutiny include the technical aspects of the weapons, the standard operating procedures governing weapons handling and training management, and the mental state and preparedness of the personnel involved.
The weapons themselves are part of the technical review

The probe will look at the hand grenades’ technical aspects, with no specific malfunction identified yet. Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the authorities need to understand how the incident happened before drawing conclusions. He also said he was not going to speculate until the report is completed.
The seven-second throwing guideline is being examined

Technical guidelines state that once the pin is pulled, a hand grenade must be thrown within seven seconds. That timing rule is now part of the scrutiny because the minister said investigators need to determine what went wrong and whether the guideline was followed during the training session.
Training procedures and management are also under review

The decision to suspend all hand grenade training was taken to allow a review of the SOP for weapons handling and training management in the security forces. The inquiry is therefore not limited to the device itself, but also covers how the exercise was organised and controlled.
The condition of the personnel is included in the inquiry

The investigation will also examine the mental state and preparedness of the personnel during training. Mohamed Khaled said the report will be used to assess shortcomings and areas for improvement, including the condition of the personnel at the time of the blast.

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