From left to right, Sergeants Christopher M. Awes, Juan F. Cerna, and Jakob Schulz set up a percussion actuated neutralizer Oct. 23 during disruptive-tools training at Demolitions 2 Range in the CTA. The PAN uses a blank 12-gauge shotgun shell to shoot a burst of air, water or steel powder at an improvised explosive device to knock out the power source or disconnect the primers. The Marines are EOD technicians with 3rd EOD Company. EOD Marines train for unique threats 131023-M-LI810-324

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