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Vibrant Response Ongoing At MUTC

By Staff Sgt. Brad Staggs

Marines from the Chemical, Biological Incident Response Force from Indian Head, Md., participated on Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Ind., while taking part in Vibrant Response 11.1, a U.S. Northern Command homeland emergency response exercise which tests the capabilities of the nation's emergency response network.

A Marine with the Chemical, Biological Incident Response Force from Indian Head, Md. stands guard with a water hose to keep chaos from erupting among the mock victims looking for help during Vibrant Response 11.1. Photo: Staff Sgt. Brad Staggs

Marines with the Chemical, Biological Incident Response Force from Indian Head, Md. use equipment to shore up a wall prior to search and recovery efforts on a mock hotel. Photo: Staff Sgt. Brad Staggs

A role player displays the American flag upside down to denote stress and a cry for help during Vibrant Response 11.1. Photo: Staff Sgt. Brad Staggs)

Marines with the Chemical, Biological Incident Response Force from Indian Head, Md. transport a mock victim of a nuclear blast. Photo: Staff Sgt. Brad Staggs

A Marine with the Chemical, Biological Incident Response Force from Indian Head, Md. cuts a board in order to create a bracing cross member while shoring up a wall. Photo: Staff Sgt. Brad Staggs)

A role player shows a photo of his family to a Marine from the Chemical, Biological Incident Response Force from Indian Head, Md. to engender sympathy. Photo: Staff Sgt. Brad Staggs

Dozens of vehicles carrying Marines from the Chemical, Biological Incident Response Force from Indian Head, Md., converge on Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Ind. Photo: Staff Sgt. Brad Staggs