Sailors use unmanned underwater vehicles to train in harbor clearing techniques

PACIFIC OCEAN, NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS (May 10, 2017) - Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 (EODMU5) Platoon 142 and Coastal Riverine Group 1 Detachment Guam practice harbor-clearing techniques using unmanned underwater vehicles deployed from a MK VI patrol boat in the Pacific Ocean. EODMU5 is currently testing its ability to deploy assets from various platforms, including helicopters and patrol boats, to increase its adaptive interoperability. EODMU5 conducts mine countermeasures, improvised explosive device operations, renders safe explosive hazards and disarms underwater explosives such as mines. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Torrey W. Lee) 170510-N-CJ185-0003

 

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