Photos courtesy of Camp Foster EOD - Photos courtesy of Camp Foster EOD

Explosive ordinance disposal technicians interview Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Lentz (right) Sept. 22 during a mock bomb threat as part of Exercise Constant Vigilance 2015 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. EOD technicians must gather as much information from witnesses in order to properly assess a situation. “Response time is paramount in these types of situations,” said Gunnery Sgt. Amos Miller, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge with EOD. “As soon as we receive the call we begin using all the information given to us about a situation to determine what we’ll need.” - Explosive ordinance disposal technicians interview Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Lentz (right) Sept. 22 during a mock bomb threat as part of Exercise Constant Vigilance 2015 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. EOD technicians must gather as much information from witnesses in order to properly assess a situation. “Response time is paramount in these types of situations,” said Gunnery Sgt. Amos Miller, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge with EOD. “As soon as we receive the call we begin using all the information given to us about a situation to determine what we’ll need.”

Two chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialists ensure gas masks are properly fitted prior to leak, seal, package and decontamination training April 21 at the gas chamber on Camp Hansen, Okinawa. The CBRN defense specialists assisted in familiarizing explosive ordnance disposal technicians with decontamination procedures following the leak, seal, package process used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The EOD technicians and CBRN defense specialists used protective equipment to perform general decontamination of the affected area and prepare the leaking ordnance for safe containment and transport before completing the decontamination process. The training instilled the Marines’ confidence in their safety equipment and procedures used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and Marine Logistics Group Headquarters Regiment, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Two chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialists ensure gas masks are properly fitted prior to leak, seal, package and decontamination training April 21 at the gas chamber on Camp Hansen, Okinawa. The CBRN defense specialists assisted in familiarizing explosive ordnance disposal technicians with decontamination procedures following the leak, seal, package process used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The EOD technicians and CBRN defense specialists used protective equipment to perform general decontamination of the affected area and prepare the leaking ordnance for safe containment and transport before completing the decontamination process. The training instilled the Marines’ confidence in their safety equipment and procedures used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and Marine Logistics Group Headquarters Regiment, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Military working dog handlers use a mine detector coupled with environmental cues to find six simulated improvised explosive devices emplaced by explosive ordnance disposal technicians March 24 during a training event at Camp Hansen. While military working dogs are able to identify explosives, it is necessary for the handlers to know how to identify the types of environments where IEDs may be emplaced. The military working dog handlers are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Military working dog handlers use a mine detector coupled with environmental cues to find six simulated improvised explosive devices emplaced by explosive ordnance disposal technicians March 24 during a training event at Camp Hansen. While military working dogs are able to identify explosives, it is necessary for the handlers to know how to identify the types of environments where IEDs may be emplaced. The military working dog handlers are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

A demolition charge detonates during an explosive ordnance disposal course Feb. 27 in the Central Training Area. The demonstration gave Marines with Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, an opportunity to train outside of their primary military occupational specialty. Explosive charges can cut steel, demolish buildings and dispose of ordnance. Company B is with H&S Bn., Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - A demolition charge detonates during an explosive ordnance disposal course Feb. 27 in the Central Training Area. The demonstration gave Marines with Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, an opportunity to train outside of their primary military occupational specialty. Explosive charges can cut steel, demolish buildings and dispose of ordnance. Company B is with H&S Bn., Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.