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U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, test for contaminants while performing a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense drill during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, test for contaminants while performing a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense drill during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anna Geier, a combat videographer with 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, breaks the seal of her M50 joint service general purpose gas mask during a sensitive site exploitation exercise at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 23, 2024. SETEX is a two-day training consisting of classroom study and practical application conducted to ensure Marines are prepared to acquire imagery in contaminated environments.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anna Geier, a combat videographer with 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, breaks the seal of her M50 joint service general purpose gas mask during a sensitive site exploitation exercise at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 23, 2024. SETEX is a two-day training consisting of classroom study and practical application conducted to ensure Marines are prepared to acquire imagery in contaminated environments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown

U.S. Marine Corps chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, use an ANPDR-77 radial with probe to detect radiation during a simulated unknown substance attack, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, August 9, 2023. CBRN sections from each of 1st MAW’s Marine Wing Support Squadrons consolidated during Kaioke Response to standardize training and operating procedures across the wing. Kaioke Response Challenge increases collective ability to respond to a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense incident located at a forward arming and refueling point or an expeditionary airfield.

U.S. Marine Corps chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, use an ANPDR-77 radial with probe to detect radiation during a simulated unknown substance attack, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, August 9, 2023. CBRN sections from each of 1st MAW’s Marine Wing Support Squadrons consolidated during Kaioke Response to standardize training and operating procedures across the wing. Kaioke Response Challenge increases collective ability to respond to a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense incident located at a forward arming and refueling point or an expeditionary airfield.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Jones

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division G-3 Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force, are led to a thorough decontamination station during exercise Steel Knight 23, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 7, 2022. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and 1st Marine Division Marines executed a tactical site exploitation into a potentially contaminated environment. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 1st Marine Division and 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Division and Wing-level warfighting in support of I MEF and fleet maneuver.

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division G-3 Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force, are led to a thorough decontamination station during exercise Steel Knight 23, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 7, 2022. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and 1st Marine Division Marines executed a tactical site exploitation into a potentially contaminated environment. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 1st Marine Division and 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Division and Wing-level warfighting in support of I MEF and fleet maneuver.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with 2nd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, discuss a plan of action for decontaminating troops during Potomac Restore, a regimental exercise, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2022. This portion of Potomac Restore was utilized to enhance Marines’ and Sailors’ experience in recognizing and defending against simulated CBRN attacks.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, discuss a plan of action for decontaminating troops during Potomac Restore, a regimental exercise, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2022. This portion of Potomac Restore was utilized to enhance Marines’ and Sailors’ experience in recognizing and defending against simulated CBRN attacks.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division participate in a chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear training exercise during Spartan Fury 22.1 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, March 5, 2022. Spartan Fury is a Battalion level training exercise designed to refine long-range communications through naval asset integration, mission processing from battalion to firing sections, and 21st Century Foraging.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division participate in a chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear training exercise during Spartan Fury 22.1 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, March 5, 2022. Spartan Fury is a Battalion level training exercise designed to refine long-range communications through naval asset integration, mission processing from battalion to firing sections, and 21st Century Foraging.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Olivia Knapp

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Platoon hosted training with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade and U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 17, 2021. This bilateral and joint training focused on increasing CBRN interoperability, proficiency, and collective capabilities for responding to chemical warfare agents.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Platoon hosted training with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade and U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 17, 2021. This bilateral and joint training focused on increasing CBRN interoperability, proficiency, and collective capabilities for responding to chemical warfare agents.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Chuluda

U.S. Marines undergo chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 13.

U.S. Marines undergo chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 13.

Photo by Cpl. Nello Miele

A U.S. Marine decontaminates a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle during a Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Decontamination Training Course in Kuwait, Apr. 22.

A U.S. Marine decontaminates a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle during a Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Decontamination Training Course in Kuwait, Apr. 22.

Photo by Sgt. Kyle Talbot

A U.S. Marine ground guides a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle during a Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Decontamination Training Course in Kuwait, April 22.

A U.S. Marine ground guides a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle during a Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Decontamination Training Course in Kuwait, April 22.

Photo by Sgt. Kyle Talbot

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dustin Keys, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense specialist with CBRN platoon, Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, prepares to rappel down a cliff during Exercise Habu Sentinel on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 9, 2019. Exercise Habu Sentinel allows CBRN response platoon the opportunity to conduct progressive responses based off of intelligence feedback from conditions on the battlefield. This training gives Marines valuable, real-life scenarios and promotes combat readiness. Keys is a native of Fredericksburg, Va.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dustin Keys, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense specialist with CBRN platoon, Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, prepares to rappel down a cliff during Exercise Habu Sentinel on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 9, 2019. Exercise Habu Sentinel allows CBRN response platoon the opportunity to conduct progressive responses based off of intelligence feedback from conditions on the battlefield. This training gives Marines valuable, real-life scenarios and promotes combat readiness. Keys is a native of Fredericksburg, Va.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christine Phelps

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brennon Gant, an administrative specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary, Unit test his gas mask prior to an Individual Protective Equipment Confidence training at the gas chamber aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 15, 2019. The exercise helps familiarize Marines and Sailors with their CBRN equipment and enhance their proficiency in CBRN defense situations.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brennon Gant, an administrative specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary, Unit test his gas mask prior to an Individual Protective Equipment Confidence training at the gas chamber aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 15, 2019. The exercise helps familiarize Marines and Sailors with their CBRN equipment and enhance their proficiency in CBRN defense situations.

Photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

A U.S. Marine receives information on a simulated chemical hazard during Explosive Ordinance Disposal Exercise 19 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 17.

A U.S. Marine receives information on a simulated chemical hazard during Explosive Ordinance Disposal Exercise 19 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 17.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser

A U.S. Marine participates during the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Exercise 19 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 18.

A U.S. Marine participates during the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Exercise 19 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 18.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser

U.S. Marine James Boncore, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, burns chlorobenzalmalononitrile tablets during a gas chamber training event at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 2, 2019. Gas chamber training consists of Marines being exposed to chlorobenzalmalononitrile tablets, commonly known as CS gas, in order to familiarize themselves with their M50 gas mask.

U.S. Marine James Boncore, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, burns chlorobenzalmalononitrile tablets during a gas chamber training event at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 2, 2019. Gas chamber training consists of Marines being exposed to chlorobenzalmalononitrile tablets, commonly known as CS gas, in order to familiarize themselves with their M50 gas mask.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nello Miele

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines trained in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of future deployments.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines trained in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of future deployments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel

U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines train in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of war.

U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines train in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of war.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel

U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA – Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, carry a simulated casualty of a chemical agent attack to the decontamination front line on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 14, 2018. One of the first things the Marines must do is move the casualties from the area of the attack because of lingering agents or the possibility of another attack. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Dublinske)

U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA – Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, carry a simulated casualty of a chemical agent attack to the decontamination front line on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 14, 2018. One of the first things the Marines must do is move the casualties from the area of the attack because of lingering agents or the possibility of another attack. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Dublinske)

Photo by Cpl. Adam Dublinske

A U.S. Marine ascends out of a cave in mission oriented protective posture gear on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on April 19, 2018, Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear Marines conducted simulated site exploitation to detect chemical or radiological threats in areas that are difficult to access. The Marines are CBRN specialists with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division.

A U.S. Marine ascends out of a cave in mission oriented protective posture gear on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on April 19, 2018, Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear Marines conducted simulated site exploitation to detect chemical or radiological threats in areas that are difficult to access. The Marines are CBRN specialists with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division.

Photo by Cpl. Charles Plouffe

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 and Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) prepare for detailed aircraft decontamination training at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 25. HMLA-267 Marines learned the five station, five-stage process and will now serve as subject matter experts on aircraft decontamination for their respective unit’s aircraft.

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 and Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) prepare for detailed aircraft decontamination training at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 25. HMLA-267 Marines learned the five station, five-stage process and will now serve as subject matter experts on aircraft decontamination for their respective unit’s aircraft.

Photo by Sgt. Brytani Wheeler