1 00:00:03,070 --> 00:00:05,210 - So we're doing joint operations with the Army, 2 00:00:05,210 --> 00:00:06,970 for an amphibious operation. 3 00:00:06,970 --> 00:00:09,400 And what we're doing is we're trying to make sure that 4 00:00:09,400 --> 00:00:12,300 the HIMARS artillery rocket system, 5 00:00:12,300 --> 00:00:14,360 that it fits on the naval vessels. 6 00:00:14,360 --> 00:00:16,750 The importance of this operation is so we can make sure 7 00:00:16,750 --> 00:00:19,440 that we are utilizing our joint capabilities 8 00:00:19,440 --> 00:00:21,400 and the flexibility that's needed inside 9 00:00:21,400 --> 00:00:23,270 of the INDOPACOM area. 10 00:00:23,270 --> 00:00:25,320 In the artillery community we have the flexibility 11 00:00:25,320 --> 00:00:27,260 of supporting any part of the MAGTF. 12 00:00:27,260 --> 00:00:28,520 If you need help, we're willing 13 00:00:28,520 --> 00:00:30,550 to take the call and be able to help 14 00:00:30,550 --> 00:00:33,080 and provide support by fire, so if you're 15 00:00:33,080 --> 00:00:34,860 in trouble we're able to support you 16 00:00:34,860 --> 00:00:36,910 to get you out of it. 17 00:00:36,910 --> 00:00:38,960 Any time we have an ability to work with 18 00:00:38,960 --> 00:00:41,720 the sister services, practice any type 19 00:00:41,720 --> 00:00:43,100 of capability that you're trying 20 00:00:43,100 --> 00:00:45,510 to bring onto the battle field. 21 00:00:45,510 --> 00:00:48,800 It's important and very beneficial 22 00:00:48,800 --> 00:00:50,670 every single time you can get as many sets 23 00:00:50,670 --> 00:00:53,943 and reps that you can to practice those capabilities.