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'Even the brave cry here': Marines in North Carolina put their gas masks to the test

Nov 21, 2019, 03:40 IST

"The gas chamber training teaches Marines how to employ gas masks in toxic environments, and to instill confidence with their gear during CBRN training. Training in the gas chamber is essential because a service member can never know when they could be attacked," Gilmore said.

"The gas chamber training teaches Marines how to employ gas masks in toxic environments, and to instill confidence with their gear during CBRN training. Training in the gas chamber is essential because a service member can never know when they could be attacked," Gilmore said.

With the enemy not having a clear or visual face, or wearing any organized uniform, it's critical Marines be mission ready in case of chemical attacks.

During the training, CBRN Marines monitor individuals who may be struggling in the gas chamber.

Having confidence in one's gear and checking it over twice before going inside helps individuals from losing their composure in the gas chamber.

Due to the rise in chemical attacks, proper training in the gas chamber could save a service member's life.

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