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Participants at Modern Day Marine 2023 view MCU's cutting-edge wargaming system

Participants at Modern Day Marine 2023 view MCU's cutting-edge wargaming system

Photo by Jim Van Meer

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines and Republic of Korea Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division participate in urban training during Korean Marine Exercise Program 23.3 at Rodriguez Live-fire Complex, Republic of Korea, March 28, 2023. KMEP is a series of continuous-combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. Alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen combined military capabilities and interoperability. 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines and Republic of Korea Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division participate in urban training during Korean Marine Exercise Program 23.3 at Rodriguez Live-fire Complex, Republic of Korea, March 28, 2023. KMEP is a series of continuous-combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. Alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen combined military capabilities and interoperability. 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by Sgt. Mario Ramirez

A U.S. Marine with Force Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, under tactical control of Task Force 61/2, acquires his sights on a target during a live-fire training evolution during Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 23 in Sweden on Sept. 6, 2023. Exercise Archipelago Endeavor is an integrated, Swedish Armed Forces-led exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

A U.S. Marine with Force Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, under tactical control of Task Force 61/2, acquires his sights on a target during a live-fire training evolution during Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 23 in Sweden on Sept. 6, 2023. Exercise Archipelago Endeavor is an integrated, Swedish Armed Forces-led exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Moisey Reutov sets security during a live-fire high explosives range as part of Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Aug 28, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. Reutov, a native of Homer, Alaska, is a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as a part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Moisey Reutov sets security during a live-fire high explosives range as part of Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Aug 28, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. Reutov, a native of Homer, Alaska, is a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as a part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Geier

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathaniel O. Payne, a carpenter with the 4th Marine Division, holds security during Raven Exercise 6-23 in Hickory, Louisiana, June 9, 2023. Exercise Raven is Marine Forces Special Operations Command’s pre-deployment exercise designed to evaluate the readiness of MARSOC companies and teams. To assist this mission, Marine Forces Reserve regularly collaborates with MARSOC to integrate specific Reserve force capabilities like civil affairs, law enforcement, cyber, intelligence, and Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company into MARSOC training, exercises and operational deployments. This collaboration strengthens Reserve force capabilities and informs MARSOC's efforts to enhance and operationalize their Individual Mobilization Augmentee Detachment to retain and employ Reserve Marines with these critical skill sets.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathaniel O. Payne, a carpenter with the 4th Marine Division, holds security during Raven Exercise 6-23 in Hickory, Louisiana, June 9, 2023. Exercise Raven is Marine Forces Special Operations Command’s pre-deployment exercise designed to evaluate the readiness of MARSOC companies and teams. To assist this mission, Marine Forces Reserve regularly collaborates with MARSOC to integrate specific Reserve force capabilities like civil affairs, law enforcement, cyber, intelligence, and Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company into MARSOC training, exercises and operational deployments. This collaboration strengthens Reserve force capabilities and informs MARSOC's efforts to enhance and operationalize their Individual Mobilization Augmentee Detachment to retain and employ Reserve Marines with these critical skill sets.

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. Marines with Force Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, under tactical control of Task Force 61/2, and soldiers with a long-range reconnaissance platoon in the Norwegian Army conduct a simulated beach insertion in Norway on August 11, 2023. Task Force 61/2.5 provides naval and joint force commanders with dedicated multi-domain reconnaissance and counter reconnaissance capabilities.

U.S. Marines with Force Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, under tactical control of Task Force 61/2, and soldiers with a long-range reconnaissance platoon in the Norwegian Army conduct a simulated beach insertion in Norway on August 11, 2023. Task Force 61/2.5 provides naval and joint force commanders with dedicated multi-domain reconnaissance and counter reconnaissance capabilities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set security during low-light ‘hook and climbs’ aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Atlantic Ocean, Jul. 17, 2023. Marines conducted hook and climbs to sharpen their individual and collective skills of boarding ships during visit, board, search and seizure continuum training. The 26th MEU, embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment as the Nation’s Immediate Response Force to the Sixth and Fifth fleets areas of responsibility.

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set security during low-light ‘hook and climbs’ aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Atlantic Ocean, Jul. 17, 2023. Marines conducted hook and climbs to sharpen their individual and collective skills of boarding ships during visit, board, search and seizure continuum training. The 26th MEU, embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment as the Nation’s Immediate Response Force to the Sixth and Fifth fleets areas of responsibility.

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Perez, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Corps Engineer Detachment Palau, removes brush as part of a runway clearing project on Peleliu, Republic of Palau, August 3, 2023. During this rotational deployment, Navy Seabees and Marine Corps engineers undertake infrastructure projects which benefit local populations in the Indo-Pacific and enhance the United States’ ability to render support and aid in response to disasters or other crises.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Perez, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Corps Engineer Detachment Palau, removes brush as part of a runway clearing project on Peleliu, Republic of Palau, August 3, 2023. During this rotational deployment, Navy Seabees and Marine Corps engineers undertake infrastructure projects which benefit local populations in the Indo-Pacific and enhance the United States’ ability to render support and aid in response to disasters or other crises.

Photo by SSgt. David Bickel

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. MacKenzie Bernhardt loads an M252 81mm mortar system during a live-fire mortars range as part of Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Aug. 28, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. Bernhardt, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, is a mortarman with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. MacKenzie Bernhardt loads an M252 81mm mortar system during a live-fire mortars range as part of Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Aug. 28, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. Bernhardt, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, is a mortarman with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Shooting Team instruct civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) how to fire various issued weapons during a live-fire demonstration at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Shooting Team instruct civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) how to fire various issued weapons during a live-fire demonstration at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) take a familiarization flight aboard MV-22 Ospreys from the Marine Executive Flight Detachment at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) take a familiarization flight aboard MV-22 Ospreys from the Marine Executive Flight Detachment at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) take a familiarization flight aboard MV-22 Ospreys from the Marine Executive Flight Detachment at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) take a familiarization flight aboard MV-22 Ospreys from the Marine Executive Flight Detachment at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) take a familiarization flight aboard MV-22 Ospreys from the Marine Executive Flight Detachment at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) take a familiarization flight aboard MV-22 Ospreys from the Marine Executive Flight Detachment at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) participated in an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership during a tour of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) participated in an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership during a tour of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) spoke with Lt. Gen. Edward Banta, the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics, during a tour of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) spoke with Lt. Gen. Edward Banta, the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics, during a tour of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his M27 weapon system during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay, in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 23, 2023. The Marines conducted the live-fire training to improve their ability to engage targets at close distances. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his M27 weapon system during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay, in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 23, 2023. The Marines conducted the live-fire training to improve their ability to engage targets at close distances. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Pham

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Bruno, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, conducts a pull-up on the training grounds at MCRD San Diego, Aug. 28, 2023. The mascots job is to boost morale, participate in outreach work, and attend events and ceremonies.

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Bruno, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, conducts a pull-up on the training grounds at MCRD San Diego, Aug. 28, 2023. The mascots job is to boost morale, participate in outreach work, and attend events and ceremonies.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Dreher

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, load sandbags onto a truck during Adversary Force Exercise 5-23 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 9, 2023. AFX 5-23 tested the skills of Marines in seizing and maintaining a combat presence in urban environments by training in offensive and defensive tactics, conducing logistics in a contested environment, and utilizing mechanized infantry.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, load sandbags onto a truck during Adversary Force Exercise 5-23 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 9, 2023. AFX 5-23 tested the skills of Marines in seizing and maintaining a combat presence in urban environments by training in offensive and defensive tactics, conducing logistics in a contested environment, and utilizing mechanized infantry.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Willcox

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Adama Anderson, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, constructs defenses during Adversary Force Exercise 5-23 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 9, 2023. AFX 5-23 tested the skills of Marines in seizing and maintaining a combat presence in urban environments by training in offensive and defensive tactics, conducing logistics in a contested environment, and utilizing mechanized infantry.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Adama Anderson, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, constructs defenses during Adversary Force Exercise 5-23 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 9, 2023. AFX 5-23 tested the skills of Marines in seizing and maintaining a combat presence in urban environments by training in offensive and defensive tactics, conducing logistics in a contested environment, and utilizing mechanized infantry.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Willcox

A U.S. Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides an MMX motorcycle enroute to a raid site during the ground interoperability exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2023. The ground interoperability training integrates the Reconnaissance Company and supporting elements into a raid force to conduct land-based specialized limited-scale raids in preparation for more complex amphibious and maritime operations.

A U.S. Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides an MMX motorcycle enroute to a raid site during the ground interoperability exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2023. The ground interoperability training integrates the Reconnaissance Company and supporting elements into a raid force to conduct land-based specialized limited-scale raids in preparation for more complex amphibious and maritime operations.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms