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12-17-07, 07:53 PM
Marines train for HAZMAT response
Published: Dec. 17, 2007 at 5:36 PM
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., Dec. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C., recently underwent hazardous-material training in an effort to better prepare for an emergency response.
The Marines of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Platoon, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group took part in a Marine Air Ground Task Force CBRN Consequence Management course, the U.S. Marine Corps reported.
"HAZMAT incidents occur almost daily," Charles Galloway, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training and maintenance specialist with Marine air ground task force CBRN, said in a statement. "These incidents increase the importance of properly training men and women in how to react and properly handle a HAZMAT situation when it occurs."
Officials say the training focused on domestic response with localized scenarios where hazardous materials are released and the efficacy of a HAZMAT response. The training consisted of three main phases including equipment orientation and maintenance, the HAZMAT phase and practical application.
"This training is of the utmost importance," said Staff Sgt. Steven Seck, decontamination platoon commander with chemical, biological incident response force. "It is important that Marines be able to provide support to HAZMAT incidents anywhere in the United States. Without this training, the Marines would not have the proper certifications; therefore, they would not be allowed to provide assistance."
Upon completion of the training exercises Marines received a Department of Defense HAZMAT technician certificate.
Ellie
Published: Dec. 17, 2007 at 5:36 PM
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., Dec. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C., recently underwent hazardous-material training in an effort to better prepare for an emergency response.
The Marines of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Platoon, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group took part in a Marine Air Ground Task Force CBRN Consequence Management course, the U.S. Marine Corps reported.
"HAZMAT incidents occur almost daily," Charles Galloway, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training and maintenance specialist with Marine air ground task force CBRN, said in a statement. "These incidents increase the importance of properly training men and women in how to react and properly handle a HAZMAT situation when it occurs."
Officials say the training focused on domestic response with localized scenarios where hazardous materials are released and the efficacy of a HAZMAT response. The training consisted of three main phases including equipment orientation and maintenance, the HAZMAT phase and practical application.
"This training is of the utmost importance," said Staff Sgt. Steven Seck, decontamination platoon commander with chemical, biological incident response force. "It is important that Marines be able to provide support to HAZMAT incidents anywhere in the United States. Without this training, the Marines would not have the proper certifications; therefore, they would not be allowed to provide assistance."
Upon completion of the training exercises Marines received a Department of Defense HAZMAT technician certificate.
Ellie