Marines TV

Lt. Gen. Sang Hoon Lee, commandant of the of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps came to Okinawa to talk about strengthening plans, operations and relationships between the two militaries Dec. 11, at Camp Courtney. Lee was on Okinawa to increase awareness of senior leader collaboration and oneness of the Combined Marine Component Command. The CMCC is a focused combined force designed to protect the safety and security of the people of Korea.

Sgt. Thomas Gatton describes what a combat engineer is capable of during a demolition range July 3 at Camp Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, during Korean Military Exchange Program 15.9. This KMEP focuses on increasing the engineering capabilities of 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and enhances the relations across the Korean Peninsula. Gatton, from Racine, Wisconsin, is a combat engineer with 9th ESB, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Also available in high definition.

Combat engineers with 1st platoon, Bravo Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group fired the AT4 anti-tank missile and shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon July 3 at Camp Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, during Korean Military Exchange Program 15.9. The SMAW is an 83mm portable weapon system that can fire high explosive, dual purpose rockets and high explosive anti-armor rockets. This KMEP focuses on increasing the engineering capabilities of 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and enhances the relations across the Korean Peninsula. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Thomas Gatton, Combat Engineer, 9th ESB. Also available in high definition.

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines assault through a building using urban demolition charges at Camp Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, during Korean Military Exchange Program 15.9, June 24. This KMEP focuses on increasing the engineering capabilities of 9th Engineer Support Battalion and enhancing relationships across the Korean Peninsula. Kilcrease, from Bruce, Mississippi, is a combat engineer with 9th ESB, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. and ROK Marines run through a movement and operations in urban terrain scenario June 22 at Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, during Korean Military Exchange Program 15.9. The Marines worked together to clear houses, break in doors and set security, which enhanced their urban terrain tactical skills. This KMEP focuses on increasing the engineering capabilities of 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and enhances the relations across the Korean Peninsula. Also available in high definition.

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marine Corps “Water Dogs” share water purification knowledge at Doksukri Training Area, Republic of Korea, during Korean Military Exchange Program 15.9, June 4-6. The Marines purified water straight from the ocean, while learning each other’s water purification capabilities. The Marines purified 60,000 gallons of water in three days and will continue to provide purified water for the entirety of KMEP 15.9. Also available in high definition.

U.S. and ROK Marines execute a hose-reel system portion of an Amphibious Assault Fuel System June 5 at Doksukri Training Area, Republic of Korea, during Korean Military Exchange Program 15.9. The Marines worked together to lay down 3.4 kilometers of hose that led to an inland fuel farm. The Marines were pumping 200,000 gallons of simulated fuel from a notional offshore petroleum distribution system to an inland fuel farm. This training provided an opportunity for ROK and U.S. Marines to build upon their combined logistical capabilities.