For three weeks, Moldovan engineers and soldiers of North Carolina National Guard’s 430th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company trained side by side and shared the latest tactics, techniques and procedures in eliminating landmine hazards in order to return the land to productive economic use and development.
For three weeks, Moldovan engineers and soldiers of North Carolina National Guard’s 430th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company conducted HMA. Training side-by-side, they shared the latest tactics, techniques and procedures in eliminating landmine hazards in order to return the land to productive economic use and development. “I’m convinced that the strong partnership we have with the Moldovans and the training conducted here will result in a more robust demining operation in the country,” stated Capt. Chad Peele, commander of the 430th.
Soldiers of NCNG’s 430th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company provide classroom instruction to their Moldovan counterparts. For three weeks, Moldovan engineers and soldiers of the 430th trained side-by-side and shared the latest tactics, techniques and procedures in eliminating landmine hazards in order to return the land to productive economic use and development.
Moldovan engineers train on the proper techniques to conduct reconnaissance of unexploded ordnance. “This is a serious business. Our country has many WWII unexploded munitions in the ground,” stated Adrian Efros, Moldovan Engineer Battalion commander. “I am very happy with the HMA program. It will allow us to continue to protect the people and property of Moldova.”
Moldovan engineers and soldiers of North Carolina National Guard’s 430th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company practice tying demolition knots. For three weeks, Moldovan engineers and soldiers of the 430th trained side-by-side and shared the latest tactics, techniques and procedures in eliminating landmine hazards in order to return the land to productive economic use and development.
A Moldovan engineer trains with a member of NCNG’s 430th EOD Company in proper metal detector techniques during area clearance. For three weeks, Moldovan and NCNG Soldiers conducted HMA training consisting of reconnaissance, personal and infrastructure protection, minefield safety and individual and team battle area clearance procedures.