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Lance Cpl. Jeremy R. Everett, an automotive maintenance technician with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, practices driving a Humvee to gain his operator’s license during 8th Comm.’s field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 12, 2015. During the Humvee licensing course, motor transportation Marines participated in a class followed by a practice course and a set amount of miles driven on the road.

Photo by Cpl. Justin Updegraff

Lance Cpl. Davey R. Scarbrough, a motor vehicle operator with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, operates the hydraulics on the back of a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement MKR-18 Cargo during 8th Comm.’s field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 12, 2015. The LVSR MKR-18 is a multi-wheeled vehicle capable of carrying storage containers on the back.

Photo by Cpl. Justin Updegraff

Cpl. Alexander J. Mattson, a tropospheric scatter radio operator with Alpha Company, 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, sets up a network to allow himself and others to communicate and share data via satellite from a Secure Mobile Anti-jam Reliable Tactical Terminal during 8th Comm.’s field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 9, 2015. The unit’s mission is to provide single channel radio, voice and data service to any unit it is attached to.

Photo by Cpl. Justin Updegraff

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, move in on a building during a military operations on urban terrain training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 11, 2015. Speed and intensity during training is an important factor in preparing for urban combat scenarios in which both factors could mean survival.

Photo by Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Lance Cpl. Miguel Ruiz, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, watches for enemy role players during a military-operations-on-urban-terrain training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 11, 2015. Battles such as the siege of Stalingrad and Hue City thrust troops into vicious street-to-street battles without previous training for urban environments, which led to the creation of modern-day MOUT training.

Photo by Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

U.S. Marine Cpl. Joseph Kakascik, left, a rifleman and team leader assigned to the Theater Security Cooperation team with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, shows a Tanzanian park ranger how to aim an AKM rifle from the sitting position at the Selous Game Reserve in Matambwe, Tanzania, March 3, 2015. The Marines and Sailors with the team will spend the next several weeks teaching the Tanzanian park rangers infantry skills such as patrolling, offensive tactics, land navigation and mounted operations to aid in counter illicit-trafficking efforts.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas Hopkins

Infantry Marines move to counter-attack the enemy’s attack in the later stage of the battalion assault course Feb. 10 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. Infantry Marines use amphibious assault vehicles to move across the battle space faster and safer than on foot. The infantry Marines are with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. The AAV operators are with Company D, 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Hester

Artillery provides suppressing fire from multiple kilometers away Feb. 9 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, during the Battalion Assault Course as part of Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. Artillery fire allows other ground combat elements and aerial combat elements to move during combat without taking fire from the enemy. The Marines firing are with 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, but are currently attached to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force for ITX 2-15.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Hester

An assault breacher vehicle races towards the objective as artillery provides suppressing fire Feb. 9 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, during the battalion assault course at Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. ABV’s are used to clear areas of mines and other ordinance for ground troops and vehicles to move through. During the BAC the ABV’s fire a mine-clearing line charge to simulate destroying enemy ordinance. The Marines operating the ABV are with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Hester

Marines prepare to board three CH-53E Super Stallions as part of an aerial assault for the Battalion Assault Course on Feb. 12 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. The aerial assault is designed to suppress an enemy and provide other units security by controlling their flank before the other ground forces move through objectives. The Marines are with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The CH-53E Super Stallions are with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Hester

Marines detonate the mine-clearing line charge Feb. 9 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, at the battalion assault course during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. The MCLIC is a 1,700 pound composition C-4 explosive charge to designed to destroy enemy explosives to allow ground troops to move in and repel the enemy’s assault. The Marines are with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Hester

Marines part of the air and ground combat elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force work together to suppress targets Feb. 9 during the battalion assault course at Marine Air Ground Combat Training Center Twentynine Palms, California at Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. Suppressing fire allows infantry units with the GCE to move in to assault the enemy. Marines providing suppressing fire from the ground are with Company D, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Hester

Marines fire at objectives to repel a simulated enemy assault Feb. 9 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, during the battalion assault course at Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks fire a 120 mm cannon to provide direct and indirect fire to allow ground forces to assault an objective. The Marines operating the Abrams are with Company D, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Hester

Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines perform pivot drills during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 5 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. This training ensured that the ROK and U.S. Marines’ understanding of each other’s combat tactics is at the highest level possible. The overarching goal of the KMEP is to enhance and improve the interoperability of ROK and U.S. Marine Corps forces. The ROK Marines are with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Elias F. Taylor, from Ventura, California, demonstrates combat techniques for Republic of Korea Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 5 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. Cohesiveness, interoperability and comprehension all play a vital role should the ROK and U.S. Marines need to work together during any future operation, according to U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Donald J. Leek, platoon sergeant with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. The overarching goal of KMEP is to enhance and improve the interoperability of ROK and U.S. Marine Corps forces. Taylor is a rifleman with Company L, 3rd Bn., 3rd Marines, currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF under the unit deployment program. The ROK Marines are with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Cedric Haller

Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines train for tactical patrols during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 5 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. Cohesiveness, interoperability and comprehension all play a vital role should the ROK and U.S. Marines need to work together during any future operation, according to U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Donald J. Leek, platoon sergeant with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. KMEP is a regularly scheduled, bilateral, small-unit training exercise, which enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of ROK and U.S. Marine Corps’ forces. The ROK Marines are with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Company L, 3rd Bn., 3rd Marines, currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Cedric Haller

Republic of Korea Marines demonstrate their combat tactics for U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 4 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. Sharing cultures is a significant factor in gaining a better understanding of the combat tactics of the two forces despite the language barrier, according to ROK Marine Capt. Moon Jung Hwan. KMEP is a regularly scheduled, bilateral, small-unit training exercise, which enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of ROK and U.S. Marine Corps’ forces. The ROK Marines are with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

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Republic of Korea Marine Staff Sgt. Park Hyunsik, left, trains for military operations in urban terrain alongside U.S. Marine Sgt. Patrick J. Paul during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 5 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. Sharing cultures is a significant factor in gaining a better understanding of the combat tactics of the two forces despite the language barrier, according to ROK Marine Capt. Moon Jung Hwan. KMEP 15-4 is just one iteration in a series of continuous bilateral training exercises designed to enhance the ROK and U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthen ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Park, from Inchon, ROK, is a reconnaissance man with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division. Paul, from Manchester, New Hampshire, is a rifleman with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Cedric Haller

Black Sea Rotational Force Marines with 81mm Mortar Platoon fire high explosive and illumination rounds downrange Jan. 6 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria. The Marines, with Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, embarked on a week-long training exercise including night-fire and a company sized attack.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young

Two Black Sea Rotational Force Marines, firing 40mm high explosive rounds, attempt to hit barriers in a sequence during the Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines company exercise. The Marines are training hard through cold weather conditions and high winds at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young