The five-day course covers arctic medicine, combat patrolling, cold weather weapons and using snow for cover.
The legislation will allow the Coast Guard to resume non-emergency operations and maintenance, which were halted during the 11-week lapse in funding.
By September, Marines will be screened for blast exposure and overpressure during their periodic health assessments, a Pentagon official said.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Coast Guard members and civilian employees are wondering whether they will get paid as the partial government shutdown continues.
By Patricia Kime
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