ANGLICO Marines Train with Fire Coordination on Targets

The following is a release from Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero, I Marine Expeditionary Force:

The distant roar of a helicopter could be heard faintly drawing closer. Far beneath its whirling blades, a unit of Marines, unfazed by the noise, sat patiently with their attention focused off in the distance. A piercing sound broke the never-ending roar of the helicopter.

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Over the radio, a pilot yelled, “Rocket out.” Within seconds, the ground rumbled, as the thundering noise of the rocket hit its target. Another voice cracked over the radio, “Good hit, good hit.” The target met the devastating power of the AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter.

The Marines of 1st Air Naval GunfireLiaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force, are often found training to call for air support and fire from artillery. The ANGLICO Marines perfected their skills coordinating fire onto targets across the hilltops of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 13, 2016.

The mission of the training was to allow the Joint Terminal Attack Controller and Joint Fire Observers the opportunity to refresh their skills with directing fire from various forms.

“I want [the Marines who recently joined the unit] to understand …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life