A Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-363, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, fires an MV-22 Osprey’s belly-mounted defense weapon system during aerial gunnery training over the Arabian Gulf, July 27, 2016. The DWS is a remote-controlled millimeter mini-gun capable of rotating 360 degrees, firing 3,000 rounds per minute and providing fire suppression effective up to 1,500 meters. The squadron provides SPMAGTF-CR-CC with assault support, as well as transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment during expeditionary, joint or comb
A Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-363, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, fires an MV-22 Osprey’s belly-mounted defense weapon system during aerial gunnery training over the Arabian Gulf, July 27, 2016. The DWS is a remote-controlled millimeter mini-gun capable of rotating 360 degrees, firing 3,000 rounds per minute and providing fire suppression effective up to 1,500 meters. The squadron provides SPMAGTF-CR-CC with assault support, as well as transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment during expeditionary, joint or combined operations. SPMAGTF – CR – CC is a self-sustaining expeditionary unit, designed to provide a broad range of crisis response capabilities throughout the Central Command area of responsibility, using organic aviation, logistical, and ground combat assets, to include embassy reinforcement and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel. (Photo by Cpl. Danielle Rodrigues)
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