The Explosive Ordnance Handling Group (MARTE) is an elite unit in charge of the search, finding, neutralization, deactivation and destruction of improvised explosive devices (IEDs/IEDs), anti-personnel mines and traps that put the life and safety of Colombians at risk.
Due to the high complexity and indiscriminate use of improvised explosive devices by groups outlaw, the Explosive Devices Management course was created in 2004, giving birth to the MARTE groups.
Since then, these specialists have faced environments that exceed the response capacity of conventional teams, saving countless lives and working to increase the mobility of troops and inhabitants.
The mission of the Marte Groups is not limited to the battlefield. Thanks to their technical knowledge in explosives, they in the same way support construction projects, such as road construction, road improvement works and controlled demolitions, contributing to the development and connectivity of the country.
Currently, the School of Military Engineers of the Military Education Center, leads the training and specialization of EOD operators (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) aimed at members of the Military Forces, Police and CTI (Technical Investigations Corps) as well as civilian professionals who, due to their work, require knowledge in handling explosives. This training, aligned with the NATO standardization agreements (STANAG), strengthens the key competencies of military engineers: mobility, countermobility, survival and works of the engineers.
The essence of success in each operation lies in calm, analysis and precision, with each operation neutralized, these men and women reaffirm their commitment to build an environment of peace, prosperity and security for the Colombian people, honoring the mission of Colombian National Army: the protection of life, wellbeing and human dignity.
Source: Press - Military Engineers School
