Senior Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Matthew Broderson, assigned to commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, investigates a simulated improvised explosive device.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain (Mar. 06, 2012) Senior Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Matthew Broderson, assigned to commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, investigates a simulated improvised explosive device during an emergency response training event. CTG 56.1 provides mine counter-measure, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage-diving, counter-terrorism and force protection for the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian A. Goyak) File# 120306-N-QD416-084