2nd Chemical Battalion uses live radioactive isotopes to keep homeland safe [Image 5 of 5]

RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

05.15.2012

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Fennell 

28th Public Affairs Detachment

A reconnaissance and surveillance Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) soldier assigned to the 2nd Chemical Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas, inspects a wreckage using the AN/VDR-2 Radiac Set following a simulated explosion emitting live radioactive isotopes as part of the Defense CBRN Response Force (DCRF) validation training exercises that took place outside the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and the Hazardous Materials Management and Emergency Response (HAMMER) Training and Education Center test site. The U.S. Army North Command is responsible for the evaluation of the overall mission readiness and level of Defense CBRN Response Force posture.

• Date Taken: 05.15.2012
• Date Posted: 05.22.2012 18:29
• Photo ID: 585549
• VIRIN: 120515-A-WN224-213
• Resolution: 1908x2976
• Size: 2.65 MB
• Location: RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, US