US Marines, Norwegian Forces Get Stinger Missile Accuracy Training

The following is a release from Cpl. Dalton Precht, II Marine Expeditionary Force:

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Norwegian forces launched Stinger missiles Feb. 24 and 25, 2016, at Ørland, Norway.

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“The Norwegians are helping the Marines with range safety and host-nation support. We are supporting with everything from security on site, transportation, logistics and accommodation,” said Norwegian Air Force Maj. Michael Bottenvik-Hartmann, the G-bad officer of the 138 Air Wing staff and range safety officer for the training.

The Marines were firing the missiles at remote controlled aircraft piloted by Norwegian service members.

Marine Cpl. Justin T. Heslep, a Low Altitude Air Defense Gunner with the unit, Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, talked about the partnership with the Norwegians and the interoperability the two units had throughout the live-fire.

“In order to fire the Stinger missile there are a few steps, but it all comes down to you being able to find the target and firing the system,” said Heslep.

The Marines shot down nine out of the 10 R.C. planes launched during the stinger missile live-fire.

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Source:: Tactical Life