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You might hear ‘simulated weapons fire’ — Parris Island to hold anti-terrorism drill

Posted by Wade Livingston

wlivingston@islandpacket.com
Marines with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, execute the "chair" buddy carry to move simulated victim away from a simulated terrorist attack during an anti-terrorism exercise on Feb. 5, 2015. The simulated attack was held to test the actions and reaction times of the first responders as well as the Marines aboard the depot.
Marines with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, execute the "chair" buddy carry to move simulated victim away from a simulated terrorist attack during an anti-terrorism exercise on Feb. 5, 2015. The simulated attack was held to test the actions and reaction times of the first responders as well as the Marines aboard the depot. Lance Cpl. Allison Lotz Department of Defense/MCRD Parris Island Combat Camera

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will conduct a day-long anti-terrorism drill, during which people in nearby areas might hear simulated weapons fire.

During the drill, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, area residents and visitors might also see an increase in emergency response personnel.

“Parris Island hosts thousands of visitors each year, and exercises such as this one help ensure depot personnel remain ready for a wide range of potential situations,” the Marine Corps said in a news release regarding the drill.

Wade Livingston: 843-706-8153, @WadeGLivingston

This story was originally published January 31, 2017 at 9:18 AM with the headline "You might hear ‘simulated weapons fire’ — Parris Island to hold anti-terrorism drill."

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