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On June 3, 2016 Marine Officers attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) learn how to conduct a variety of mechanical breaches. These breaching methods provide Marines with the means to enter locked and barricaded buildings, a key job of a Combat Engineer. Pictured from left to right are Second Lieutenants Justin Wilkison and Thomas Cofer.

On June 3, 2016 Marine Officers attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) learn how to conduct a variety of mechanical breaches. These breaching methods provide Marines with the means to enter locked and barricaded buildings, a key job of a Combat Engineer. Pictured from left to right are Second Lieutenants Justin Wilkison and Thomas Cofer.

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On June 2, 2016 Marines attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) learned how to tie various knots using detonating cord to breach obstacles in an urban environment. These knots help achieve the maximum impact with explosives used in urban breaching. From left to right are Marine Corps Engineer School (MCES) demolition instructor, Staff Sergeant Andrew Dorf; and CEO 5-16 students Second Lieutenant Nicholas Downey, First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller, Second Lieutenants Justin Wilkison, Brock Yackey, and Troy Searcy.

On June 2, 2016 Marines attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) learned how to tie various knots using detonating cord to breach obstacles in an urban environment. These knots help achieve the maximum impact with explosives used in urban breaching. From left to right are Marine Corps Engineer School (MCES) demolition instructor, Staff Sergeant Andrew Dorf; and CEO 5-16 students Second Lieutenant Nicholas Downey, First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller, Second Lieutenants Justin Wilkison, Brock Yackey, and Troy Searcy.

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On June 3, 2016 Second Lieutenant Nicholas Downey, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); uses a hooligan tool to breach a door at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. The hooligan tool is similar to a crowbar and provides the breacher with a high degree of versatility.

On June 3, 2016 Second Lieutenant Nicholas Downey, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); uses a hooligan tool to breach a door at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. The hooligan tool is similar to a crowbar and provides the breacher with a high degree of versatility.

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On June 3, 2016 First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller, a student attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); breaches a building door with a battering ram. Students with CEO 5-16 practice breaching with a wide variety of breaching methods, both mechanically and explosively.

On June 3, 2016 First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller, a student attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); breaches a building door with a battering ram. Students with CEO 5-16 practice breaching with a wide variety of breaching methods, both mechanically and explosively.

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On May 26, 2016 Second Lieutenant Thomas Cofer (front left), a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); places a fuse on a one-pound stick of TNT. CEO course students construct and detonate various types of explosive charges throughout military demolitions practical application training. From left to right: Second Lieutenants Justin Wilkison, Thomas Cofer, and Troy Searcy.

On May 26, 2016 Second Lieutenant Thomas Cofer (front left), a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); places a fuse on a one-pound stick of TNT. CEO course students construct and detonate various types of explosive charges throughout military demolitions practical application training. From left to right: Second Lieutenants Justin Wilkison, Thomas Cofer, and Troy Searcy.

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On May 26, 2016 Marines attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) emplace six one-pound sticks of TNT as part of training with military demolitions. Combat Engineer Officer students emplace and detonate various types of military demolitions; TNT is one of the most common explosives used in the Marine Corps. From left to right: First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller, Second Lieutenant Thomas Cofer, and Second Lieutenant Nicholas Downey.

On May 26, 2016 Marines attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) emplace six one-pound sticks of TNT as part of training with military demolitions. Combat Engineer Officer students emplace and detonate various types of military demolitions; TNT is one of the most common explosives used in the Marine Corps. From left to right: First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller, Second Lieutenant Thomas Cofer, and Second Lieutenant Nicholas Downey.

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On May 26, 2016 Marines attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) learn how to set a fuse using detonating cord. Detonating cord can be used as an explosive by itself, as well as a fuse for larger explosives.

On May 26, 2016 Marines attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) learn how to set a fuse using detonating cord. Detonating cord can be used as an explosive by itself, as well as a fuse for larger explosives.

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Privates First Class Christophe Martz (left) and Landon Stahly (right), Marines attached to Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 3-16 (BRACT 3-16); use their schematics and the actual equipment as the instructor guides them in a practical application on the electrical schematic for the Small Field Refrigeration System (SFRS).

Privates First Class Christophe Martz (left) and Landon Stahly (right), Marines attached to Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 3-16 (BRACT 3-16); use their schematics and the actual equipment as the instructor guides them in a practical application on the electrical schematic for the Small Field Refrigeration System (SFRS).

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Sergeant Nathan Blackburn, an instructor with Utilities Instruction Company; teaches Marines attached to Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 3-16 (BRACT 3-16) about the flow of current through the Small Field Refrigeration System (SFRS) by using an electrical schematic during a practical application.

Sergeant Nathan Blackburn, an instructor with Utilities Instruction Company; teaches Marines attached to Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 3-16 (BRACT 3-16) about the flow of current through the Small Field Refrigeration System (SFRS) by using an electrical schematic during a practical application.

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On May 26, 2016 Second Lieutenant Aaron Graham, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer Course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); drives an engineer stake into the ground to place a shape charge on it, to ultimately produce a better effect. Shape charges use a cone shape to magnify the explosive power of C4. From left to right are Gunnery Sergeant John Cheze, an instructor with Combat Engineer Instruction Company, and CEO 5-16 students Second Lieutenants Aaron Graham, Brock Yackey, and Nicholas Downey.

On May 26, 2016 Second Lieutenant Aaron Graham, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer Course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); drives an engineer stake into the ground to place a shape charge on it, to ultimately produce a better effect. Shape charges use a cone shape to magnify the explosive power of C4. From left to right are Gunnery Sergeant John Cheze, an instructor with Combat Engineer Instruction Company, and CEO 5-16 students Second Lieutenants Aaron Graham, Brock Yackey, and Nicholas Downey.

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On May 26, 2016 Second Lieutenant Nicholas Downey (right), a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16), and Gunnery Sergeant John Cheze (left), an instructor with Combat Engineer Instruction Company; tape together sticks of TNT to make an explosive charge at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Combat Engineer Officer course students receive instruction on how to construct, emplace, and detonate explosive charges.

On May 26, 2016 Second Lieutenant Nicholas Downey (right), a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16), and Gunnery Sergeant John Cheze (left), an instructor with Combat Engineer Instruction Company; tape together sticks of TNT to make an explosive charge at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Combat Engineer Officer course students receive instruction on how to construct, emplace, and detonate explosive charges.

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Private First Class Isaiah T. Youngbrown is employing a Mid Tower Desktop during practical application. This prepares Telephone Systems/Personal Computer Repair Course Marines to employ and troubleshoot tactical satellite communications in order to better prepare them for the Fleet Marine Force. Lance Corporal Youngbrown has maintained a 95% GPA.

Private First Class Isaiah T. Youngbrown is employing a Mid Tower Desktop during practical application. This prepares Telephone Systems/Personal Computer Repair Course Marines to employ and troubleshoot tactical satellite communications in order to better prepare them for the Fleet Marine Force. Lance Corporal Youngbrown has maintained a 95% GPA.

Photo by Sgt Thanhtam T. Nguyen, Alpha Co, ACTS, MCCES

LCpl Cullen T. Holt sorts packages in the MCCES mailroom before Marines come to pick up mail.

LCpl Cullen T. Holt sorts packages in the MCCES mailroom before Marines come to pick up mail.

Photo by Sgt Victoria Kemper

SSgt Beaton, a Marine of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Advanced Training Center (EODATC), recently qualified as a Marine Corps Communication Electronics School Basic Instructor. The Marine received certificates from the EODATC Director in recognition of his accomplishment.

SSgt Beaton, a Marine of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Advanced Training Center (EODATC), recently qualified as a Marine Corps Communication Electronics School Basic Instructor. The Marine received certificates from the EODATC Director in recognition of his accomplishment.

Photo by GySgt Logan Mills

PFC Hoeflicker, Trenton R. TSPCRC class 2016060 is meritoriously promoted to LCpl. PFC Hoeflicker was number one over all out of a class of 10 students.

PFC Hoeflicker, Trenton R. TSPCRC class 2016060 is meritoriously promoted to LCpl. PFC Hoeflicker was number one over all out of a class of 10 students.

Photo by Cpl Devon A. Love Alpha Co, ACTS, MCCES

On May 10, 2016 Marine officer students attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) studied examples of non-standard timber bridges. Pictured from left to right are Second Lieutenants Troy Searcy, Nicholas Downey, Aaron Graham, and Justin Wilkison. Non-standard timber bridges, such as this one, give Marines the flexibility to build bridges in a wide range of environments.

On May 10, 2016 Marine officer students attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) studied examples of non-standard timber bridges. Pictured from left to right are Second Lieutenants Troy Searcy, Nicholas Downey, Aaron Graham, and Justin Wilkison. Non-standard timber bridges, such as this one, give Marines the flexibility to build bridges in a wide range of environments.

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On May 10, 2016 Second Lieutenant Justin Wilkison, a Marine attending Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); analyzes the substructure of a non-standard bridge at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Students in the course receive instruction on how to properly design and construct a variety of bridges.

On May 10, 2016 Second Lieutenant Justin Wilkison, a Marine attending Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); analyzes the substructure of a non-standard bridge at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Students in the course receive instruction on how to properly design and construct a variety of bridges.

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On May 5, 2016 Marine officer students with Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) received a tour of a Marine Corps base camp aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The base camp was constructed by units within II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). The top-view picture of the base camp was taken with a drone. Combat Engineer Officer students receive instruction about the planning and construction of base camps.

On May 5, 2016 Marine officer students with Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) received a tour of a Marine Corps base camp aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The base camp was constructed by units within II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). The top-view picture of the base camp was taken with a drone. Combat Engineer Officer students receive instruction about the planning and construction of base camps.

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As part of a practical application Private First Class Wilfredo Gonzalez, a Marine from Chicago, IL attending Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 3-16 (BRACT 3-16); wires a single phase capacitor start motor while following a wire diagram and schematic.

As part of a practical application Private First Class Wilfredo Gonzalez, a Marine from Chicago, IL attending Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 3-16 (BRACT 3-16); wires a single phase capacitor start motor while following a wire diagram and schematic.

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Private First Class Cainin D. Meraz (front), a Marine from Vidor, TX attending Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 3-16 (BRACT 3-16); attaches a power cable to the electric motors trainer. BRACT course Marines receive training on the function, associated components, and troubleshooting electric motors.

Private First Class Cainin D. Meraz (front), a Marine from Vidor, TX attending Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 3-16 (BRACT 3-16); attaches a power cable to the electric motors trainer. BRACT course Marines receive training on the function, associated components, and troubleshooting electric motors.

Photo by BRACT 3-16