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CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Approximately 150 members of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conducted Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear gas chamber training at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue Nov. 26.
The Marines received classes on CBRN threats and proper usage of their equipment prior to putting their knowledge to the test in a training exercise. The training is performed to bolster Marines’ trust and confidence in their equipment.
“This training ensures Marines are prepared and keeps them knowledgeable about their gear,” said Sgt. Tyler Johnson, the CBRN defense chief for MWSS-271. “The (CBRN) instructors are here to help Marines understand what their gear is used for, why the training is conducted and how it is beneficial to them and the Marine Corps.”
The Marines took part in the annual training, known as Individual Protection Equipment Confidence Exercise, outdoors as opposed to the more common enclosed chamber training. The training tests Marines’ ability to use their protective masks and suits in an environment with airborne pollutants, such as chlorobenzylidene malononitrile, or CS.
“The outdoor chamber is more efficient for large groups of Marines,” said Johnson. “It is also a great way to train the Marines in a more realistic setting so they can see what would happen and how the CS gas would spread through the air in the case of an attack.”
During training, CBRN instructors disperse CS canisters to simulate a gas attack. CS, more commonly called tear gas, fills the air and Marines test their ability to don protective equipment to guard against airborne agents in a matter of seconds.
“Outdoor chambers simulate the wilderness and a real life environment,” said Cpl. Shannon Lee Whitt, a motor transport operator with MWSS-271.
In addition to the chamber training, Marines learned how to decontaminate an affected area, and how to properly isolate and treat exposed Marines and their gear.
“Not only did I receive training, get used to wearing my gas mask and learn how to decontaminate a Marine, but my sinuses feel much clearer now as well, so I would say this training went well,” Whitt added.
| Date Taken: | 11.26.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 12.05.2013 11:44 |
| Story ID: | 117770 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT , NC, US |
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