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Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force practice with the Type 96 heavy mortar during Northern Viper 17 on August 12, 2017, Chitose, Japan. The JGSDF strengthened their operability with these high powered mortar systems to help in times of need. Northern Viper is a combined joint exercise held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Jared Siniscalchi)

Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force practice live fire with 120mm mortar systems on August 12, 2017 in Chitose, Japan, during Northern Viper 17. The JGSDF strengthened their operability with high powered systems in times of need. Northern Viper is a combined joint exercise held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jared Siniscalchi)

Approximately 30 Marines with Task Force Southwest fire the M224 60mm mortar and M121 A1 120mm mortar at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 19, 24 and 25, 2017. The Marines practiced firing, cleaning and immediate action techniques in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Task Force Southwest is comprised of about 300 Marines, whose role will be to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and 505th Zone National Police as part of NATO’s Resolute Support Mission.

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines train alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers on an artillery range using 120mm mortar rounds during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 2, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral, amphibious training exercise, held in Southern California, between the United States Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. Zachery C. Laning)

Thirty-five Marines with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conducted an Expeditionary Fire Support System Raid with the 120mm mortar system at Mortar Position-5 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 18, 2015. The EFSS is used to support ground units in an expedient manor.