Seabees Participate in Operation Bearing Duel
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS090116-30
Release Date: 1/16/2009 7:54:00 PM
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SCW/AW) Patrick W. Mullen III, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 Public Affairs
FORT HUNTER, Calif. (NNS) -- Approximately 600 Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 traveled to Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif. to participate in the annual field training exercise (FTX) Operation Bearing Duel Dec. 1.
"The Professionals" were tasked with mounting out an Air Detachment, building a medium girder bridge, erecting a timber tower, and establishing and protecting forward operation bases.
FTX is intended to test the battalions mission readiness and small unit leadership by using real-time training including chemical, biological and radiological attacks, improvised explosive devices and the use of guerrilla tactics during attacks on the battalion.
"FTX was a drastic change of pace for me," said Engineering Aide Constructionman Larry Winer. "Since I joined the battalion all training was instructed in a class room. Everything on FTX was fast-paced and there were so many moving parts. It was a great learning experience."
NMCB 5 finished up the FTX after being hit by one final all out simulated attack on their lines, where the battalion successfully defended themselves.
NMCB 5 is currently engaged in an aggressive homeport training cycle in preparation for their upcoming deployment to the Central Commands Area of Responsibility.
For more news from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, visit www.navy.mil/local/nmcb5/.
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