Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Cary Buel installs a MJU-49/B Decoy Flare bucket into the ALE-47 Counter Measure Dispensing system on a P-3C Orion.

Dhi Qar Province, Iraq (Jun. 18, 2006) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Cary Buel installs a MJU-49/B Decoy Flare bucket into the ALE-47 Counter Measure Dispensing system on a P-3C Orion assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9). The Counter Measure Dispensing system is vital to the survivability of the P-3C by enabling the crew to dispense chaff and flare in defense of enemy fire. VP-9 is currently on deployment to both 5th and 7th fleet areas of operation, supporting reconnaissance and maritime patrol operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric J. Benson File# 060618-N-9377B-030