A Marine with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), throws a simulation M67 fragmentation grenade during a mockup high-explosive battle drill conducted as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger at Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 13, 2016. The purpose of high-explosive battle drills is to allow Marines with BLT 1/4 the ability to practice explosive weaponry, enhancing indirect fire support effectiveness at the small unit level. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th MEU to trai
A Marine with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), throws a simulation M67 fragmentation grenade during a mockup high-explosive battle drill conducted as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger at Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 13, 2016. The purpose of high-explosive battle drills is to allow Marines with BLT 1/4 the ability to practice explosive weaponry, enhancing indirect fire support effectiveness at the small unit level. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The 11th MEU is currently supporting 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.
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