Chinanews.com Beirut, April 27 (Sun Shuai) Recently, the Chinese peacekeeping minesweeping team with the UN logo carried all 60 minesweeper, 5 detonation workers and 6 minesweeping medical personnel towards the "Blue Line" ". After completing the minefield clearance task assigned by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (hereinafter referred to as "UNIFIL"), China's 18th batch of mine-clearing officers and soldiers to the Lebanon peacekeeping multi-functional engineering unit appeared again on the "Blue Line" of the Lebanese-Israeli border The area near the minefield.
When they arrived near the minefield, the mine-clearing officers and soldiers wore protective clothing and hand-held mine detectors, and opened up multiple simulated operation channels on a green hillside for training in mine clearance operations. Leading mine clearance supervisor Zhang Cunning introduced that in order to receive the next phase of humanitarian mine clearance missions, all mine clearance officers and soldiers must once again join the training ground, complete all steps of mine clearance training strictly in accordance with standard mine clearance operating procedures, and obtain the corresponding qualifications.
The picture shows mine-clearing operators performing mine excavation training. Sun Shuai photo
The training ground is located near the minefield that was previously cleared. The landform and climatic conditions are similar. The complex conditions that may be encountered are generally consistent and are closer to the real minefield. "We have carefully arranged the training ground and opened a total of 4 main roads. Each main road is provided with 4 simulated operation channels to maximize the number of simultaneous training and improve the training efficiency." Zhang Cunning formed a group for all minesweepers and allocated the venue Organizational teaching review.
"The mine detector needs to be scanned back and forth three times in the metal detection frame, and the progress of all 1 square meters of detection is gradually completed before the test is completed." Ning Zeng, the leader of the 2 groups of mine clearance team, explained the field operation demonstration to the team members, and he solemnly emphasized that " Standardized processes and operations are the cornerstones to ensure the safety of minefield operations. "
The picture shows that all mine-clearing operators are grouped, and mine-clearance training is conducted in the simulated training ground. Sun Shuai photo
"Obstacles such as stones are found in the minefield that is about to be cleared. First, observe the surrounding environment, determine which method to use, and report to the team leader before performing the operation." Cao Xiang, the team leader of the mine clearance team, kneels down on his knees The team members demonstrated the specific method of removing small rocks from the minefield with one hand.
After arriving at the training ground, UNIFIL Mine Action Center official Bilal randomly entered the simulation operation channel to inspect the training of mine clearance officers and soldiers.
"The minesweeper found an Israeli No. 4 anti-infantry mine here, and we will use explosives to detonate and destroy it." In the detonation training area, the detonation team introduced the content of the training to Bilal.
Anti-explosive operations placed the kneeling position with explosives and concentrated on laying lines. UNIFIL officials on the side watched the whole process and took pictures from time to time. "What is the amount of explosives used?" "A 200-gram TNT." "How to detonate?" "Beyond a safe distance, an ignition station with protective measures is used to initiate electric detonation." Nodded again and again.
Zhang Cunning said, "Our training covers all the contents of the standard operating procedures such as site setting, pre-operation preparation, use of mine detectors, vegetation removal, tripwire processing, local excavation, comprehensive excavation, detonation and destruction. Training, we will definitely pass the qualification assessment at one time. "
Bilal praised, "Chinese mine clearance is accurate and efficient. This can be seen from the mine clearance missions you have completed. After watching your training, it is strict, meticulous, and standardized. I am very happy that UNIFIL has mine clearance like you. Team. "(End)