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Benin's Minister of Interior Placide Azande greets U.S Marines and sailors, with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A, during an opening ceremony today that officially started training with between the U.S. Marines and sailors and Benin's National Surveillance Police at Benin's Natonal Police Academy in Cotonou, Benin. Today’s ceremony marks a new milestone of the partnership between Benin and the U.S. This training is the first time in the Nation Surveillance Police’s 10-year history a foreign military has come to train and mentor the specialized unit. Benin's Minister of Interior Placide Azande and U.S. Embassy Benin Chargé d'affaires Todd Whatley were on hand for the ceremony. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan A. Peterson)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson

U.S. Embassy Benin Chargé d'affaires Todd Whatley greets U.S Marines and sailors, with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A, during an opening ceremony, Aug. 31, 2015, that officially started training with between the U.S. Marines and sailors and Benin's National Surveillance Police at Benin's National Police Academy in Cotonou, Benin. Today’s ceremony marks a new milestone of the partnership between Benin and the U.S. This training is the first time in the Nation Surveillance Police’s 10-year history a foreign military has come to train and mentor the specialized unit. Benin's Minister of Interior Placide Azande was also on hand for the ceremony.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson

U.S. and Benin officials take time to pose for a photos, Aug. 31, 2015, after the opening ceremony that officially started training between U.S. Marines and sailors and Benin's National Surveillance Police at Benin's National Police Academy in Cotonou, Benin. Today’s ceremony marks a new milestone of the partnership between Benin and the U.S. This training is the first time in the Nation Surveillance Police’s 10-year history a foreign military has come to train and mentor the specialized unit.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson

Sgt. Chase Mullens, a crowd educator with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., speaks to the audience before an evening parade, Aug. 21, 2015. The guests of honor for the evening parade was The Honorable Mr. Fred Fletcher, chief of police, Chattanooga Police Department, The Honorable Mr. Earl Anthony Reavley, director of Hamilton County Emergency Services & Homeland Security, and The Honorable Mr. Andy Berke, mayor of Chattanooga, Tenn., and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, and Marine Forces North.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha K. Draughon

Staff Sgt. Paul J. Delekto demonstrates baton strikes during nonlethal weapons and level one oleoresin capsicum spray training aboard Camp Foster Aug. 14. According to Delekto, the security augmentation force instructor and staff noncommissioned officer with mobile training team, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, nonlethal weapons training includes all weapons and techniques that are not inherently deadly, such as batons, defensive tactics, pepper-based spray, and mechanical-advantage control holds.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

Staff Sgt. Paul J. Delekto observes as a Japanese security guard employs apprehension tactics during nonlethal weapons and level one oleoresin capsicum spray training aboard Camp Foster Aug. 14. According to Delekto, the security augmentation force instructor and staff noncommissioned officer with mobile training team, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, nonlethal weapons training includes all weapons and techniques that are not inherently deadly, such as batons, defensive tactics, pepper-based spray, and mechanical-advantage control holds.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

A Japanese security guard receives a dose of oleoresin capsicum spray during nonlethal weapons and level one OC spray training aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 14. According to Staff Sgt. Paul J. Delekto, mobile training team, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, after being sprayed, the JSGs navigated through an obstacle course of Marines representing potential suspects.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

A Japanese security guard executes a knee strike during nonlethal weapons and level one oleoresin capsicum spray training aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 14. According to Delekto, the security augmentation force instructor and staff noncommissioned officer with mobile training team, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, nonlethal weapons training includes all weapons and techniques that are not inherently deadly, such as batons, defensive tactics, pepper-based spray, and mechanical-advantage control holds.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

Lance Cpl. Kine Wang searches and detains a simulated suspect during bilateral, scenario-based training with the Ishikawa police on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 5, 2015. The training increased teamwork between the local Japanese police and Marine personnel supporting the Provost Marshal's Office here. Wang, from Walls, Mississippi, is a security guard with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler's Provost Marshal's Office, Precinct North, Camp Hansen, was the lead Marine organization involved in the training.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Villarreal

Ishikawa police officers Chikae Higa, left, Satoshi Goto, center, and Hisakazu Higa detain a simulated aggressive trespasser, Takao Agarijo, during a bilateral scenario-based training exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 5, 2015. The training increased teamwork between Ishikawa Police Station and the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler Provost Marshal's Office, Precinct North, Camp Hansen.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Villarreal

Lance Cpl. Raymond Guerrero, a technical controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a Rio Hondo, Texas, native, shoots the M1014 shotgun during security augment force training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 30. SAF training is a two-week course that teaches service members arrest techniques and defensive tactics.

Photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning

Service members shoot the M9 pistol during security augment force training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 1, 2015. SAF training is a two-week course that teaches service members arrest techniques and defensive tactics.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Service members wait to clear the M1014 shotgun for the next shooter during security augment force training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 30. This course includes members from the Marine Corps, the Navy and the Air Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Pfc. Caston Mai, an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and an Arlington, Texas, native, shoots the M1014 shotgun during security augment force training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 30. During the course, trainees learn arrest techniques and defensive tactics.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Ken Asato, a corporal with the Uruma City Police Department, exits his vehicle as an “intruder” on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, June 11, 2015 during bilateral training between service members and the UCPD. The training ensured the camp guard, and the Provost Marshal’s Office are proficient in communicating with the UCPD to mitigate security threats involving service members and Okinawa residents. During the training event, Asato posed as an Okinawa resident entering the base without authorization. Camp guard Marines patrolling the perimeter of the base apprehended the intruder and rehearsed turnover procedures with PMO Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

A Marine with the Provost Marshal’s Office on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, places handcuffs on an Uruma City police officer posing as an on-base intruder, June 11, 2015 during bilateral training between service members and the UCPD. The event ensured Marines with camp guard and the Provost Marshal’s Office are proficient in communicating with the UCPD to mitigate threats involving service members and Okinawa residents. During the training event, Camp Guard Marines patrolling the base perimeter apprehended a simulated armed intruder. PMO Marines received a notification over a radio signal and responded to rehearse turnover procedures of the intruder and escort him to the proper detainment authorities.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Soldiers from the 43rd Georgian Infantry Battalion post security as another soldier attends to a simulated casualty during the Mission Rehearsal Exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany, Feb. 22. The Mission Rehearsal Exercise is a month-long culminating event in which soldiers from the 43rd Georgian Infantry Battalion are tested in their abilities before being deployed to Afghanistan.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Calvin Shamoon

Sergeant Marlon Madison, a military police working dog trainer with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command 15.2 (SP-MAGTF-CR-CC), and his military working dog, Fedor, conduct directional training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 11, 2015. The training was part of SP-MAGTF-CR-CC’s Certification Exercise held in several locations across southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and Idaho Feb. 5-14, 2015. Certification exercises are conducted regularly throughout the Corps, testing unit performance across a broad spectrum of mission sets and core mission essential tasks.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes

Sergeant Marlon Madison, a military police working dog trainer with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command 15.2 (SP-MAGTF-CR-CC), and his military working dog, Fedor, conduct directional training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 11, 2015. The training was part of SP-MAGTF-CR-CC’s Certification Exercise held in several locations across southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and Idaho Feb. 5-14, 2015. Certification exercises are conducted regularly throughout the Corps, testing unit performance across a broad spectrum of mission sets and core mission essential tasks.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes

U.S. Marine Cpl. Mayte Rincon fires her M16 rifle during a live-fire exercise Feb. 4 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard. This was her first time shooting aboard a ship and she fired 30 rounds during multiple drills. Rincon, from Salinas, California, is a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines are currently underway in support of the regularly scheduled Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Mains /Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Mains