FORT BRAGG, N.C. – The 20th Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE) Command hosted an Explosive Ordnance Disposal capabilities exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 6, to showcase the critical role EOD plays in support of large-scale combat operations, interagency and homeland security missions.
The 192nd Ordnance Battalion (EOD), which serves under the Fort Campbell, Kentucky-based 52nd Ordnance Group (EOD), specifically designed scenarios based on real-world missions to showcase their unique capabilities in action.
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Source: U.S. Army
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