As part of its efforts to improve the
"render-safe" capabilities of its ground units which are currently
engaged in neutralizing lawless elements, the Philippine Navy (PN) announced
that it has acquired EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) suits and other equipment
for its Marine units.
PN vice commander Rear Admiral Caesar Taccad said the EOD
suits, which include bomb disposal equipment, helmets, visors, and other
accessories, will be distributed to specialized Marine units deployed in areas
where there are known terrorist groups.
"These will be used by Marines, especially in areas
where there are terrorist groups operating in order to equip them for the safe
and effective conduct of EOD operations," Taccad said.
The rising threats of homemade bombs and improvised
explosive devices in Basilan, Sulu and other parts of Mindanao has made the
acquisition of such specialized equipment a necessity, he said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=721534
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