A Brazilian special forces Marine utilizes a holly

A Brazilian special forces Marine utilizes a holly stick to inspect the ground where a simulated improvised explosive device is suspected to be laid during a counter IED course held on Marambaia Island, Brazil, Aug. 6, 2014. The counter IED course was conducted by U.S. and Brazilian Marines in conjunction with a combat tracking course as part of a theater security cooperation bi-lateral exchange. Through close cooperation, the U.S. and its partners are ready to address transnational security challenges through integrated and coordinated approaches. SPMAGTF-South is currently embarked aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in support of her maiden transit, "America Visits the Americas." (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Donald Holbert/ Released)