Joint mine countermeasures training [Image 3 of 5]

USS SCOUT, AT SEA

11.19.2010

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Kelsey 

U.S. Navy           

A demolition charge detonates 1,500 meters from the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Scout. The charge was built and detonated by Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 and Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, attached to Combined Task Group 56.1, during joint mine countermeasures training. Scout is attached to Combined Task Force 151 deployed supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

• Date Taken: 11.19.2010
• Date Posted: 11.24.2010 13:59
• Photo ID: 343259
• VIRIN: 101119-N-6266K-023
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 601.55 KB
• Location: USS SCOUT, AT SEA