Photo By Gunnery Sgt. Devin Nichols | Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group start the new joint service transportable...... read more read more
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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Taking heavy machinery and trying to get it to start slows down a mission’s success. Cranking it for 20 minutes can be stressful and make Marines’ work harder, until a push-to-start button fixed the problem.
Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group were introduced to the new and improved joint service transportable decontamination system, or M26, here, Oct. 3.
The M26 recently replaced the outdated M17 and is used by chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialist as a primary decontaminator.
“It’s a better piece of equipment to use,” said Sgt. Jason L. Stacy, a CBRN defense specialist. “It’s just like a new car, all you have to do is push a button to start it.”
The M27 weighs approximately 550 pounds and is capable of decontaminating personnel, big equipment and large vehicles from any form of chemical or hazardous substance. It can also be used as a field shower on deployments.
“This is the Cadillac of decontamination systems,” said Stacy. “This makes the mission a lot easier, and it accomplishes the mission faster.”
CBRN instructors taught approximately 30 Marines throughout various units within the 2nd MLG everything they needed to know to receive certification of the M26.
“I enjoy working with the course and watching the Marines grow throughout the training, as they become knowledgeable with this machinery,” said Stacy.
Though this equipment belongs to and is used primarily by CBRN defense specialist, there was no shortage of Marines representing other military occupational specialties at the CBRN battalion training warehouse.
“In case of a chemical attack, it’s good to have as many people possible trained on this system,” said Stacy. “[CBRN defense specialist] aren’t always going to be at the contamination sight when something happens, so the more Marines we have, the better." CBRN is preparing for all possible events, and as they train Marines to an efficient level, they’re ensuring not only their own Marines are knowledgeable in case of an emergency, but that the entire 2nd MLG is as well.
| Date Taken: | 10.04.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 10.04.2012 13:14 |
| Story ID: | 95713 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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