Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division load an MK-154 Mine Clearance Rocket onto an Assault Amphibious Vehicle during a course, training on how to properly install the MK-154 kit to the AAV aboard Camp Lejeune, , March 9, 2015. The MK-154 is a linear charge that, when launched, lays down a string of C-4 that is then detonated in order to clear a path through a mine field. Equipping AAVs with the MK-154 kit gives the battalion the ability to clear minefields during ship-to-shore operations, providing a clear path for follow on troops to reach a land based objectiv
Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division load an MK-154 Mine Clearance Rocket onto an Assault Amphibious Vehicle during a course, training on how to properly install the MK-154 kit to the AAV aboard Camp Lejeune, , March 9, 2015. The MK-154 is a linear charge that, when launched, lays down a string of C-4 that is then detonated in order to clear a path through a mine field. Equipping AAVs with the MK-154 kit gives the battalion the ability to clear minefields during ship-to-shore operations, providing a clear path for follow on troops to reach a land based objective. . ( Marine Corps photo by Pfc. David N. Hersey/Released) Marines train with mine clearing weapon system 150309-M-SD875-074
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