Marines TV

Train for the worst and hope for the best is a common theme within the military. Ssgt. Zach Lopez introduces us to some airmen who specialize in surviving worst case scenarios.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mason Barnett, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman attached to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, goes through underwater egress training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 28, 2018. The training teaches Marines how to escape various underwater scenarios that they may encounter on their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Takoune H. Norasingh)

The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Aviation Combat Element conducted a live-fire pistol range in order to enhance their survival, evasion, resistance, and escape tactics and techniques during Realistic Urban Training, March 10, 2017. Expert marksmanship is a critical skill while on the move in a perilous situation. This training is designed to enhance their quick-reaction skills in the event they find themselves stranded in hostile territory and are identified by the enemy or unfriendly locals. Marines train to be decisive and to respond quickly with sound judgement, because the worst decision a Marine can make in the midst of a crisis is no decision at all. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dusty B. Kilcrease)

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response – Africa conduct water survival training at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Feb. 15-16, 2017. The Spanish Aeronaval Survival and Emergency Training allowed Marines to experience water survival training the Spanish infantry undergo to become certified, which included Shallow Water Egress Training and Helicopter Underwater Escape Training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jessika Braden)