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.
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.
HIJUDAI TRAINING AREA, Japan – Marines with Gun Team 2, Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, slide a 155mm round into the chamber of a M777 howitzer during the live fire portion of their artillery training as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program here Feb. 7. The purpose of the regularly scheduled training is to sustain core capabilities and ensure Marines are prepared to respond effectively to any conflict in the Asia-Pacific region where artillery units may be needed. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland/Released) - HIJUDAI TRAINING AREA, Japan – Marines with Gun Team 2, Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, slide a 155mm round into the chamber of a M777 howitzer during the live fire portion of their artillery training as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program here Feb. 7. The purpose of the regularly scheduled training is to sustain core capabilities and ensure Marines are prepared to respond effectively to any conflict in the Asia-Pacific region where artillery units may be needed. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland/Released)
Sgt. Felipe D. Bachicha, section chief of Gun Team Five, Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines is conducting live-fire artillery training in the Ojojihara Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Training Exercise 10-3 Ojojihara to maintain operational readiness of the artillery battalion in support of the U.S. – Japanese security alliance. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch) - Sgt. Felipe D. Bachicha, section chief of Gun Team Five, Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines is conducting live-fire artillery training in the Ojojihara Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Training Exercise 10-3 Ojojihara to maintain operational readiness of the artillery battalion in support of the U.S. – Japanese security alliance. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch)
Gun Team Five is with Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines is conducting live-fire artillery training in the Ojojihara Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Training Exercise 10-3 Ojojihara to maintain operational readiness of the artillery battalion in support of the U.S. – Japanese security alliance. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch) - Gun Team Five is with Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines is conducting live-fire artillery training in the Ojojihara Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Training Exercise 10-3 Ojojihara to maintain operational readiness of the artillery battalion in support of the U.S. – Japanese security alliance. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch)
Cpl. Jacob Fruge, motor transportation operator with Gun Team Five, Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines is conducting live-fire artillery training in the Ojojihara Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Training Exercise 10-3 Ojojihara to maintain operational readiness of the artillery battalion in support of the U.S. – Japanese security alliance. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch) - Cpl. Jacob Fruge, motor transportation operator with Gun Team Five, Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines is conducting live-fire artillery training in the Ojojihara Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Training Exercise 10-3 Ojojihara to maintain operational readiness of the artillery battalion in support of the U.S. – Japanese security alliance. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch)
2nd Lt. Kyle D. Antonitis, left, and 1st Lt. Matthew M. Browning, right, survey the impact zone at Camp Sendai, Japan, Nov. 20, in the Ojojihara Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Training Exercise 10-3 Ojojihara. Surveying was being conducted to ensure the targets will be visible from observation posts. Antonitis is the 2nd gun platoon commander for Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Browning is the executive officer of Battery B. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines is conducting live-fire artillery training to maintain operational readiness of the artillery battalion in support of the U.S. – Japanese security alliance. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch) - 2nd Lt. Kyle D. Antonitis, left, and 1st Lt. Matthew M. Browning, right, survey the impact zone at Camp Sendai, Japan, Nov. 20, in the Ojojihara Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Training Exercise 10-3 Ojojihara. Surveying was being conducted to ensure the targets will be visible from observation posts. Antonitis is the 2nd gun platoon commander for Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Browning is the executive officer of Battery B. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines is conducting live-fire artillery training to maintain operational readiness of the artillery battalion in support of the U.S. – Japanese security alliance. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch)