MilitarySpot.com

Serving the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard

Camp Lejeune Claims
| VA Loans
Follow MilitarySpot:
 
  • Home
  • Enlist
    • Join The Army
    • Join The Navy
    • Join The Air Force
    • Join The Marines
    • Join The Coast Guard
    • Join The National Guard
    • ASVAB
    • Army Physical Fitness Test
    • Military Draft
    • Prior Service Army Enlistment
  • Career
    • Join the Military
    • Jobs for Military and Civilians
    • Career Center
    • Prior Service Army Enlistment
    • Criminal Justice
  • Education
    • Online Schools
    • Spouse Education Benefits
    • GI Bill
    • Military Schools
    • Criminal Justice
  • Benefits
    • Army Benefits
    • Navy Benefits
    • Air Force Benefits
    • Marine Corps Benefits
    • National Guard Benefits
    • Coast Guard Benefits
    • Veteran Benefits
    • Basic Pay Rates
    • Allowances
    • Special & Incentive Pay
    • Military Spouse Education Benefits
    • VA Education Benefits
    • GI Bill
  • News
    • Headline News
  • Finance
    • Debt Relief
    • Military Pay Rates
    • Military Personal Loans
    • VA Loans
    • Military Star Card
    • Military MyPay
  • Spouses
    • School Finder
    • Scholarships & Grants
    • PCS, DITY, & Moving
    • Pay Rates
    • MyCAA
    • Education Benefits
  • Community
    • Military Games
    • Military Reunions
    • Classifieds
    • Photo Gallery
    • Buddy Finder
    • MilitarySpot Pinups
    • Military Bases
  • Resources
    • Military Alphabet
    • Military Reunions
    • Military Acronyms
    • Currency Converter
    • Military Tools
    • Ranks
    • Military Time
    • Military Tactics
    • Military Discounts
    • Military Games
    • Military Videos
    • Photo Gallery
    • Infographics
    • How To
  • Travel

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Using Nonstandard Demolition Techniques

AUGUST 27, 2021 – As rain poured down during the early morning hours at Camp Hansen, nothing could deter the explosive ordnance demolition technicians with Marine Corps Base Camp Butler EOD from accomplishing their mission – to practice and implement the utilization of nonstandard demolition techniques on Aug. 18.

EOD technicians conducted a demolition range to increase proficiency in using nonstandard demolition techniques including drop-charge detonations, time-fuse setups and a robotics platform to remotely emplace charges. The day-long training gave both new and seasoned technicians the chance to practice methods that utilize minimal explosives in order to facilitate desired outcomes on a different number of targets and devices.

“The training is all about getting repetitions in and learning from each other.” Sgt. Julian Mora Garzon, EOD technician with Marine Corps Base Camp Butler EOD.

“Not only did we have combat-experienced technicians here to facilitate and practice the techniques, we also had the newer technicians come out to learn something new,” said Sgt. Julian Mora Garzon, EOD technician with Marine Corps Base Camp Butler EOD.

Mora Garzon, a native of Kissimmee, Florida, explained that the purpose of the training was to build charges with explosives and employ the charges in order to see the effectiveness of the methods used. In addition, technicians were able to carry explosives to remotely employ them in a variety of ways including a robotics platform.

The robots used in the training were a Foster-Miller TALON, an XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle and an iRobot 110 FirstLook. EOD technicians attached explosives to the robots, guided them to their target using a tablet-based software, deposited the explosive on the target, and remotely detonated the explosive using a shock-tube once the robots were guided to safety.

“Whether it is in training or in combat, the robots keep us safe,” said Sgt. Jose Gonzalez, an EOD technician with Marine Corps Base Camp Butler EOD. “We build the charges, attach them to the robots, and remotely detonate them. Not only is it enjoyable to operate them, it is training crucial to our operation that sharpens our combat effectiveness.”

Gonzalez, a native of Port Chester, New York, explained that the training also included drop-charge remote detonation in which technicians would build a charge attached to a shock-tube and aim the explosive toward the target. The technicians would then safely and remotely detonate the explosive using the shock-tube to neutralize their target.

“This training supports our mission at MCIPAC by developing and enhancing the skills of our EOD technicians,” said Mora Garzon. “When we collaborate, we learn a lot from each other by accomplishing the goal and combining our experiences.”

By Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild | Marine Corps Installations Pacific

Comments

Filed Under: Marines, News

  • News
  • Enlist
  • Education
  • Career
  • Finance

2022 Marine Commandant’s Retention Program

AUGUST 10, 2022 – July 31, 2022 marked the end of the inaugural Commandant’s Retention Program for FY23. The program opened on June 17, 2022 and offered a streamlined retention process and enhanced incentives for the Corps’ top-performing first-Term Marines. The CRP has exceeded all expectation and has been a tremendous success. The overall goal […]

Army Develops Future Soldier Preparatory Course

JULY 27, 2022 – In response to the most challenging recruiting environment since the start of the all-volunteer force in 1973, the Army is implementing an innovative new program to prepare recruits who are en-route to initial military training to meet or exceed our rigorous standards. The Future Soldier Preparatory Course pilot program, which is […]

Top 5 University Scholarships for Military in the UK

JUNE 20, 2022 – The cost of a college education can be daunting and unaffordable for many university students in the UK. For the students who have set their hearts on joining the military, there are several scholarships available for them.  These scholarships help military students overcome the financial challenges of attending college. A University […]

Federal Hiring Summit for Transitioning Service Members

AUGUST 10, 2022 – Commander Navy Installation Command Headquarters, Fleet and Family Support Center is hosting a federal hiring summit Aug. 15-18. Although the summit is hosted by the Navy, all military personnel and their spouses can attend this virtual event. Those who are preparing for their end of service or actively transitioning out of […]

Military Consumer Month Focuses on Financial Literacy

JULY 29, 2022 – With inflation soaring in the U.S. and elsewhere, many among the military community, including reservists and veterans, are struggling to make financial ends meet and are in need of a good battle plan to beat their budget foes. Anyone in such a predicament would do well to employ the Department of […]

Recent Posts

  • 2022 Marine Commandant’s Retention Program
  • Army More Empowered to Locate Missing Soldiers
  • Federal Hiring Summit for Transitioning Service Members
  • Marines Conducts JLTV Shore-to-Ship Heavy Lift
  • Information Enterprise Modernization Is a DOD Priority
MAINMENU




SITESEARCH
Can't find something? Try using our site search to dig through our entire site.



Still having trouble? Try the Advanced Search to refine your searches.
NEWSLETTERSUBSCRIBE
Sign Up To Receive Information, Updates and Special Officers from MilitarySpot.com.



Don't miss an issue! Jump in the Newsletter Archives to catch up on previous issues.
FOLLOWMILITARY SPOT

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & StumbleUpon and more. Keep up with MilitarySpot.com news & updates. We also have an RSS Feed.

Advertise | About | Contact | Feedback | Unsubscribe | DMCA | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
 
Copyright 2004-2022 Sun Key Publishing. All Rights Reserved.



 
This is not the official recruiting website of the U.S. Military. The site you are on is run by Sun Key Publishing, a private company, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the U.S. Military.