A Marine with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, nails down the first layer of decking on a non-standard bridge during a field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, , May 14, 2015. Measurements are paramount when it comes to building a non-standard bridge, said Cpl. Matthew Tarum, a squad leader with the unit. If the measurements are not correct, the bridge could fall into the gap or the military load class (weight rating) could be compromised. A non-standard bridge can be used either for foot traffic or vehicles. This bridge’s MLC allows it to withstand the weight of one
A Marine with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, nails down the first layer of decking on a non-standard bridge during a field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, , May 14, 2015. Measurements are paramount when it comes to building a non-standard bridge, said Cpl. Matthew Tarum, a squad leader with the unit. If the measurements are not correct, the bridge could fall into the gap or the military load class (weight rating) could be compromised. A non-standard bridge can be used either for foot traffic or vehicles. This bridge’s MLC allows it to withstand the weight of one Humvee. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin T. Updegraff/Released) Built by hand, Marines with 8th ESB build a non-standard bridge 150514-M-TV331-049
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