U.S. Marines and sailors are working with Cameroon’s Fusiliers Marins and Compagnie des Palmeurs de Combat to increase their capabilities to combat illicit activity and increase security in the waterways and borders of Cameroon. At the request of the Cameroonian government and through coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde, Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, are teaching their military counterparts in infantry tactics to help build their maritime security force capabilities. - U.S. Marines and sailors are working with Cameroon’s Fusiliers Marins and Compagnie des Palmeurs de Combat to increase their capabilities to combat illicit activity and increase security in the waterways and borders of Cameroon. At the request of the Cameroonian government and through coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde, Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, are teaching their military counterparts in infantry tactics to help build their maritime security force capabilities.

A service member with the Cameroonian Naval Commando Company jumps into the water to establish beach security for follow-on operations. The COPALCO worked with Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen part of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, on marksmanship, boat operations, patrolling and noncommissioned officer leadership. - A service member with the Cameroonian Naval Commando Company jumps into the water to establish beach security for follow-on operations. The COPALCO worked with Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen part of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, on marksmanship, boat operations, patrolling and noncommissioned officer leadership.