Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines conducts bomb training with the Philippine National Police [Image 2 of 4]

ZAMBOANGA, PHILIPPINES

12.22.2009

Photo by Lt.j.g. Theresa Carpenter 

U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific

U.S. Navy Lt. Erik Spalding, assigned to Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines, uses a Hazmat Identification kit to identify chemical compounds during a bomb detection course at the Philippine National Police Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Detection Unit 9 headquarters. Spalding assisted in teaching a two-day course; to increase the PNP's knowledge regarding the chemical make-ups of various Improvised Explosive Devices. PNP Bomb squad members now have an increased understanding of what types of chemicals are used in making homemade bombs.

• Date Taken: 12.22.2009
• Date Posted: 12.27.2009 22:16
• Photo ID: 235210
• VIRIN: 091222-N-1008D-043
• Resolution: 3216x2136
• Size: 606.52 KB
• Location: ZAMBOANGA, PH