A Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier detonates an ‘oval charge’ on desired entry point while the team seeks cover around the corner of the building. This type of charge is used to create a hole through a wall when there is no available entrance or for the element of surprise. The Marines and UPDF improved breaching capabilities as they prepare for their African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).

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