Marines Participate in Jungle-Based Live-Fire Squad Attack

By Tactical-Life

The following is a release from Lance Cpl. Samantha Villarreal, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit:

A squad of Marines lines up on the road, the red-hued mud staining their uniforms a stark contrast against their woodland utilities. The rain the night before was merciless, the ground and their uniforms remain wet despite the sun’s efforts. A look at the Marines is enough to tell they’re eager to commence their mission – their eyes are focused and taking in their surroundings, and hands rest ready on their weapons. They’re ready to attack.

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The Marines and sailors are with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and they conducted support-oriented squad attack training at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6-7, in preparation for the MEU’s upcoming spring deployment.

The company serves as the MEU’s boat company, trained to conduct amphibious raids and other missions utilizing Combat Rubber Raiding Craft in support of the BLT.

The Marines and sailors started the training by conducting dry runs, running through the attack scenarios without live ammunition and then following up with live-fire squad attacks. Each squad in the company took turns …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life