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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conducted training at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point explosive ordnance disposal range Feb. 6.
The Marines and Sailors learned safety procedures and the basics and importance of ordnance disposal from EOD technicians, according to Gunnery Sgt. Brian J. Murphy, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the squadron.
“For the Marines of the Marine Wing Support Squadron, we provide a forward deployable capability to render safe explosive threats and maintain expeditionary airfield operations, which in turn helps ensure we can project forward air power in combat zones,” said Murphy. “We provide multifaceted capabilities to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.”
To support the training, EOD Marines used 155 mm high explosive projectiles and sheet explosives, emphasizing precision placement and safe handling when destroying explosive devices. Most Marines in the squadron are unfamiliar with the science of explosives neutralization. Explosives ordnance disposal is a highly specialized occupation in the Marine Corps and most Marines never have an opportunity to learn about the critical role EOD Marines play, according to Cpl. Marielle Schultz, a radio operator with the squadron.
“It was my first time on the range and it was exciting,” said Schultz. “They showed us how they prepare their [charges] and gave us a background on why they do what they do. I got a thrill out of working with them.”
The training gave the MWSS-271 Marines and Sailors an opportunity to step into the shoes of an EOD Marine.
EOD Marines train constantly and communicate with each other to share techniques and procedures. Sharing the knowledge with non-EOD Marines is a highlight of the job, according to Murphy.
“We reiterate our knowledge to each other until it becomes second nature, which helps us become comfortable speaking about our military occupational specialty capabilities to non-EOD technicians,” said Murphy.
| Date Taken: | 02.13.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 02.13.2014 11:10 |
| Story ID: | 120571 |
| Location: | CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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