Marine 1st Lt. Austin May, a platoon commander with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes and assesses individual Marines’ performance during an unknown distance Range during Exercise Alligator Dagger at Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 13, 2016. During the exercise, Marines with BLT 1/4 will work to refine and rehearse their ability to conduct amphibious and land-based skills to include: helo-borne raids, amphibious assaults, combat marksmanship, and other rudimentary tactical skills. The unilateral exercise provides an opportuni
Marine 1st Lt. Austin May, a platoon commander with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes and assesses individual Marines’ performance during an unknown distance Range during Exercise Alligator Dagger at Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 13, 2016. During the exercise, Marines with BLT 1/4 will work to refine and rehearse their ability to conduct amphibious and land-based skills to include: helo-borne raids, amphibious assaults, combat marksmanship, and other rudimentary tactical skills. 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. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)
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