Fresh Twist on Training

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Fresh Twist on Training
Marine Corps News | LCpl. Kevin M. Knallay | February 08, 2008

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan - A lot can happen in nine seconds. If Marines don't practice quickly donning their gas masks, getting a good seal, and clearing it within those few moments, they could very well die.

That's exactly why Marines are required to complete annual training that keeps them prepared and ready to react to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks.

More than 40 Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, completed the annual requirement Feb. 1 during a day of extensive CBRN defense training on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.

They began the morning by walking Futenma's Habu Trail and receiving various classes and practical application sessions along the approximately two-mile path that ended at the station's gas chamber.

Capt. Blaise McFadden, the commanding officer of Headquarters Company, said putting the Marines through the training will help greatly in the event of an actual CBRN situation.


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