US marines conduct CBRN drill

The US III Marine Expeditionary Force, 3rd Marine Logistics Group’s Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defence specialists have conducted CBRN training at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, aimed to enhance mission readiness.

During the drill, marines conducted all the procedures for a real-world CBRN attack which includes identification and neutralisation of hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as extraction and decontamination of causalities from the contaminated area.

The scenario-based training involved several stages and personnel were trained to develop techniques that help in identifying a contaminated area.

III Marine Expeditionary Force 3rd MLG operations and training CBRN officer in charge with G-3 Chief Warrant Officer Derek G. Williams said, "With this realistic type training, we are able to ensure the Marines are trained and working up to the standards set for them."

In order to prevent any further contamination, the marines have mitigated and cleaned up the area following evacuation of casualties from the area.

In addition to enhancing mission readiness, the exercise was designed to practise standard operating procedures and responses to CBRN scenarios.

"It is important to practise in order to keep it fresh in the Marines’ heads." Williams added.