Photo by Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.16.2014
Marines initiate the time fuse connected to an omnidirectional charge surrounded by targets April 16 at Camp Schwab during a four-day basic demolition course. The omni charge, also known as a “Frankenstein pie,” sends shrapnel flying in all directions within its blast radius. The Marines participating in the training are with various units assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force....
Photo by Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.16.2014
Lance Cpl. Nickolaus D. Lopez examines a crater made by the explosion of a 40-pound ammonium nitrate crater charge April 15 at Camp Schwab during a four-day basic demolition course. The enormous power generated by the explosive did not allow for a safe viewing of the detonation by the Marines. Lopez is a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st......
Photo by Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.16.2014
An omnidirectional charge is placed in the center of numerous targets April 16 at Camp Schwab during a four-day basic demolition course. The omni charge, also known as a “Frankenstein pie,” sends shrapnel flying in all directions within its blast radius. The Marines participating in the training are with various units assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force....
Photo by Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.16.2014
Expedient charges to include bangalore torpedoes, shape charges and omnidirectional charges are staged April 16 at Camp Schwab during a four-day basic demolition course. The Marines participating in the training are with various units assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force....
Photo by Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.15.2014
A Marine observes an explosion from a safe distance April 15 during a four-day basic demolition training course at Camp Schwab. With the safety of Marines paramount, properly knowing how to handle and detonate explosives can be the difference between life and death during training and real-world operations, according to Sgt. Shawn D. Olewiler, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support......
Photo by Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.15.2014
A ring of TNT explodes April 15 during a four-day basic demolition training course at Camp Schwab. The controlled explosion allowed Marines to observe how effectively the blast demolished obstacles. The Marines participating in the training are with various units assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force....
Photo by Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.15.2014
A ring of TNT explodes April 15 during a four-day basic demolition training course at Camp Schwab. The controlled explosion allowed Marines to observe how effectively the blast demolished obstacles. The Marines participating in the training are with various units assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force....
Photo by Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.15.2014
Lance Cpl. James E. Brown, left, ties detonation cord while Cpl. Andrew D. Hoisington supervises April 15 during a four-day basic demolition course at Camp Schwab. The Marines placed blocks of TNT in an interconnected ring of detonation cord, helping to create what is known as a “TNT ring main.” Brown is a combat engineer currently serving as a civil affairs noncommissioned officer with......
