Republic of Korea Marines practice using their oars in unison while operating a combat rubber raiding craft Feb. 5 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea. Although the craft has an engine, the ROK Marines commonly use oars to reduce noise or save fuel. The ROK Marines trained alongside Marines during KMEP 15-3, enhancing the combat readiness and interoperability of the two forces. The Marines are reconnaissance men with Alpha Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The ROK Marines a


Republic of Korea Marines practice using their oars in unison while operating a combat rubber raiding craft Feb. 5 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea. Although the craft has an engine, the ROK Marines commonly use oars to reduce noise or save fuel. The ROK Marines trained alongside Marines during KMEP 15-3, enhancing the combat readiness and interoperability of the two forces. The Marines are reconnaissance men with Alpha Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The ROK Marines are force reconnaissance men with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/Released) Marines use raiding craft for simulated beach demolition 150209-M-RZ020-004


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