Is it true that a bomb threat issued in peacetime will always provide either the location or description of the IED?

The statement is false because, while some bomb threats may include specific information about the location or description of an explosive device, it is not guaranteed. Bomb threats can vary widely in their content and specificity. Many threats may be vague or nonsensical, lacking sufficient details for identifying the location or nature of the potential explosive device.

This inconsistency in the information provided in bomb threats stems from various motivations of the individual making the threat. Some may be attempting to cause panic or disruption without any real knowledge of an IED, while others may provide misleading or incorrect information. Thus, a bomb threat does not inherently promise the presence of useful or actionable intelligence about an improvised explosive device.