Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Tadisha Tanida, middle right, and Marine Lt. Col. Eric Reid look at targets while Marines fire the shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon during Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 7, 2015. The JGSDF and Marines took turns sharing knowledge about different anti-tank missile systems. After giving specifications of their respective weapon systems, the two forces used practice rounds to demonstrate how well the weapon systems work. Forest Light will take place Sept. 7-18 with approximately 240 Marines working next to 35
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Tadisha Tanida, middle right, and Marine Lt. Col. Eric Reid look at targets while Marines fire the shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon during Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 7, 2015. The JGSDF and Marines took turns sharing knowledge about different anti-tank missile systems. After giving specifications of their respective weapon systems, the two forces used practice rounds to demonstrate how well the weapon systems work. Forest Light will take place Sept. 7-18 with approximately 240 Marines working next to 350 JGSDF members. The exercise will consist of mortar live fire, establishing forward arming and refueling points training, helicopter borne skills and combined arms procedures. Tanida is the commanding officer of the 50th infantry regiment, 14th Brigade, JGSDF. Reid is the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. ( Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Devon Tindle/Released)
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