Marines prepare for an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter’s landing before conducting joint, external-lift training at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 19 as part of the Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. KMEP 13-8 is a combined, annual training exercise that enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of Republic of Korea and U.S. Marine Corps forces, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities. The CH-47 and its crew are with 3rd General Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines prepare for an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter’s landing before conducting joint, external-lift training at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 19 as part of the Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. KMEP 13-8 is a combined, annual training exercise that enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of Republic of Korea and U.S. Marine Corps forces, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities. The CH-47 and its crew are with 3rd General Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
From left to right, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas, Republic of Korea Lt. Gen. Ho-Yeon Lee, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John Wissler and Republic of Korea Maj. Gen. Sang-Hoon Lee discuss Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2013, Aug. 26. Wissler is aboard the USS Blue Ridge in his role as commander of the Combined Marine Component Command, Combined Forces Command (Wartime), for the exercise. The CMCC incorporates Marine Corps and selected naval forces of the U.S. and the Republic of Korea, as well as sending states’ amphibious forces, under one organization established in the event of a crisis on the Korean peninsula. Other service members with III MEF are participating in UFG from multiple locations across Japan and the Republic of Korea, as well as sending states, including a French battalion Landing team cell. UFG is carried out in support of the Republic of Korea and U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty signed on Oct. 1, 1953. This exercise furthers military training and enhances the Republic of Korea military’s abilities to take the lead of the combined defense of the Republic of Korea in 2015. Thomas is the commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, Ho-Yeon Lee is the commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Wissler is the commanding general of the III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sang-Hoon Lee is the assistant commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps. - From left to right, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas, Republic of Korea Lt. Gen. Ho-Yeon Lee, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John Wissler and Republic of Korea Maj. Gen. Sang-Hoon Lee discuss Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2013, Aug. 26. Wissler is aboard the USS Blue Ridge in his role as commander of the Combined Marine Component Command, Combined Forces Command (Wartime), for the exercise. The CMCC incorporates Marine Corps and selected naval forces of the U.S. and the Republic of Korea, as well as sending states’ amphibious forces, under one organization established in the event of a crisis on the Korean peninsula. Other service members with III MEF are participating in UFG from multiple locations across Japan and the Republic of Korea, as well as sending states, including a French battalion Landing team cell. UFG is carried out in support of the Republic of Korea and U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty signed on Oct. 1, 1953. This exercise furthers military training and enhances the Republic of Korea military’s abilities to take the lead of the combined defense of the Republic of Korea in 2015. Thomas is the commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, Ho-Yeon Lee is the commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Wissler is the commanding general of the III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sang-Hoon Lee is the assistant commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.
Cpl. Griffith D. Moore puts fuses on M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer rounds Aug. 21 at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. Throughout the exercise, Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines conducted live-fire training, helicopter operations, and military operations in urban terrain training as well as cultural exchanges and tours of the country. Moore is an artilleryman with Battery I, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) - Cpl. Griffith D. Moore puts fuses on M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer rounds Aug. 21 at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. Throughout the exercise, Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines conducted live-fire training, helicopter operations, and military operations in urban terrain training as well as cultural exchanges and tours of the country. Moore is an artilleryman with Battery I, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)
Lance Cpl. Nathan E. Craig, left, and Cpl. Oumarou A. Abdoulaye search muddy water for lost parts and tools during a military occupational specialty re-designation training course Aug. 16 at Camp Hansen. Abdoulaye is a motor transport operator with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, and Craig is a motor transport operator with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF. - Lance Cpl. Nathan E. Craig, left, and Cpl. Oumarou A. Abdoulaye search muddy water for lost parts and tools during a military occupational specialty re-designation training course Aug. 16 at Camp Hansen. Abdoulaye is a motor transport operator with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, and Craig is a motor transport operator with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF.
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Daniel B. Peterson sits with Republic of Korea Marines at an observation post near Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 17 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. The ROK and U.S. artillerymen observed fires from ROK K-55 self-propelled guns and U.S. M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzers. Peterson is a forward observer officer with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Daniel B. Peterson sits with Republic of Korea Marines at an observation post near Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 17 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. The ROK and U.S. artillerymen observed fires from ROK K-55 self-propelled guns and U.S. M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzers. Peterson is a forward observer officer with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Artillerymen direct fire an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 21 as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. For artillerymen, direct fire is used when the enemy comes within 2000 meters of the battery's location. It no longer requires coordinates to plot and engage, but relies on the accuracy of the artilleryman looking through the gun's sights. The artillerymen are with Battery I, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. - Artillerymen direct fire an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 21 as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. For artillerymen, direct fire is used when the enemy comes within 2000 meters of the battery's location. It no longer requires coordinates to plot and engage, but relies on the accuracy of the artilleryman looking through the gun's sights. The artillerymen are with Battery I, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.
Marines evacuate a mock casualty to a casualty collection point after a simulated improvised explosive device detonation during the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Corporals’ Course culminating event Aug. 5 at the Combat Town training facility in the Central Training Area. As part of the event, the instructors set up simulated IEDs throughout the town and the students had to successfully identify the devices and use their radios to call in a nine-line report. The Marines are with various units within III MEF. III MHG is a part of III MEF. Photo by Sgt. Brian A. Marion - Marines evacuate a mock casualty to a casualty collection point after a simulated improvised explosive device detonation during the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Corporals’ Course culminating event Aug. 5 at the Combat Town training facility in the Central Training Area. As part of the event, the instructors set up simulated IEDs throughout the town and the students had to successfully identify the devices and use their radios to call in a nine-line report. The Marines are with various units within III MEF. III MHG is a part of III MEF. Photo by Sgt. Brian A. Marion
Marines with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin climb a rope as part of a Combat Fitness Leadership Course Barrier Test at the Northern Gym, here, July 30. This was one of seven different exercises participants had to complete. The top two Marine performers in the barrier test will attend the month-long CFLC. - Marines with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin climb a rope as part of a Combat Fitness Leadership Course Barrier Test at the Northern Gym, here, July 30. This was one of seven different exercises participants had to complete. The top two Marine performers in the barrier test will attend the month-long CFLC.
Lance Cpl. Sean M. Clark shoots while advancing during an intermediate combat rifle marksmanship course July 24 at Range 8 on Camp Hansen. “The course applies the basics of rifle marksmanship and combat rifle marksmanship and adds extra movements to each course of fire (to include) pivots and forward advances,” said Cpl. Robert J. Smith II. Clark and Smith are military policemen assigned to Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry J. Antenor - Lance Cpl. Sean M. Clark shoots while advancing during an intermediate combat rifle marksmanship course July 24 at Range 8 on Camp Hansen. “The course applies the basics of rifle marksmanship and combat rifle marksmanship and adds extra movements to each course of fire (to include) pivots and forward advances,” said Cpl. Robert J. Smith II. Clark and Smith are military policemen assigned to Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry J. Antenor