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02-10-09, 07:29 AM
MEU CBRN Marines “seal” themselves in training
2/5/2009 By Sgt. Bryson K. Jones , 11th MEU
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. —
Fifteen Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit took part in the three week Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Assessment and Consequence Management (ACM) course here.
The course is designed to give the 11th MEU the full capability to provide CBRN operations in any situation the MEU might find itself for its upcoming WESTPAC deployment later this year.
During the courses Marines had the opportunity to use the new CBRN ACM gear which includes new suits and decontamination equipment.
“We are officially the second MEU to use this new equipment,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gary Reed, CBRN Officer, 11th MEU.
The new equipment puts the Marines with the MEU on par with Marine Corps standards as well as all other government agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OS HA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
“These suits are better equipped for all scenarios dealing with the range of (hazardous material) situations,” said Lance Cpl. James Day, 1st Marine Division CBRN Instructor/Trainer. “Instead of using military gear that adapts to the situation, this gear is off the shelf civilian gear designed just for this purpose. The suits are a lot easier to use and more comfortable to operate in.”
Marines involved got their fair share of hands on time as the course consisted of three field exercises in various locations on Camp Pendleton including a water treatment facility and an urban environment scenario at 25 Area combat town.
“Even though the gear is bulky and hot,” said Pfc. James Mayo, a CBRN specialist. “We accomplished a lot as a team and are familiarized and ready to support the MEU.”
The CBRN Marines of the MEU will continue to gain proficiency as they further their training during the unit’s extensive work-up cycle in preparation for deployment later this year
Ellie
2/5/2009 By Sgt. Bryson K. Jones , 11th MEU
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. —
Fifteen Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit took part in the three week Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Assessment and Consequence Management (ACM) course here.
The course is designed to give the 11th MEU the full capability to provide CBRN operations in any situation the MEU might find itself for its upcoming WESTPAC deployment later this year.
During the courses Marines had the opportunity to use the new CBRN ACM gear which includes new suits and decontamination equipment.
“We are officially the second MEU to use this new equipment,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gary Reed, CBRN Officer, 11th MEU.
The new equipment puts the Marines with the MEU on par with Marine Corps standards as well as all other government agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OS HA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
“These suits are better equipped for all scenarios dealing with the range of (hazardous material) situations,” said Lance Cpl. James Day, 1st Marine Division CBRN Instructor/Trainer. “Instead of using military gear that adapts to the situation, this gear is off the shelf civilian gear designed just for this purpose. The suits are a lot easier to use and more comfortable to operate in.”
Marines involved got their fair share of hands on time as the course consisted of three field exercises in various locations on Camp Pendleton including a water treatment facility and an urban environment scenario at 25 Area combat town.
“Even though the gear is bulky and hot,” said Pfc. James Mayo, a CBRN specialist. “We accomplished a lot as a team and are familiarized and ready to support the MEU.”
The CBRN Marines of the MEU will continue to gain proficiency as they further their training during the unit’s extensive work-up cycle in preparation for deployment later this year
Ellie