Photo By Cpl. Jacob A. Singsank | Lance Cpl. Skyler L. Soares, a welder with Support Company, 7th Engineer Support...... read more read more
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Lance Cpl. Skyler L. Soares, a welder with Support Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, heats up a Logistics Vehicle System mud flap frame at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 7.
Soares, 19, from Portola, Calif., uses an oxy acetylene cutting torch to weaken and soften the metal so it can be bent to its original form and welded back onto the vehicle.
Marines at the welding shop are constantly repairing and fabricating metals to allow other Marines to carry on the mission.
According to the Navy Marine Corps Order 3500.15, to become a qualified metal worker, the Marine must attend the Basic Metal Worker Course at Marine Detachment Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
Upon graduation, metal workers are assigned to the operating forces at the Division and Marine Logistics Group level.
Metal workers examine drawings and work orders as part of their daily tasks, as well as determine sequence of operations, materials, tools, equipment, time and personnel required. They also perform installation, operation, maintenance and repair of metalworking, and welding equipment and material.
During combat, a metal worker is expected to set-up, operate, inspect and maintain Marine Corps tactical welding shop equipment. Accomplishment and proficiency in these tasks is mission essential.
Like every other military occupation, the welder is a very important duty to fulfill in the Marine Corps.
| Date Taken: | 01.07.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 01.19.2010 18:02 |
| Story ID: | 44140 |
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