Cpl. Steven Bates, a landing support specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, simulates posting security while conducting a casualty evacuation drill during Corporals Course at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, September 22, 2016. Thirty-five Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF completed the three-week course which included classes on land navigation, sword and guidon manual, fire team and squad formations, and included opportunities to develop the NCO’s mentoring and leadership skills. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) NCOs pr

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Cpl. Steven Bates, a landing support specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, simulates posting security while conducting a casualty evacuation drill during Corporals Course at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, September 22, 2016. Thirty-five Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF completed the three-week course which included classes on land navigation, sword and guidon manual, fire team and squad formations, and included opportunities to develop the NCO’s mentoring and leadership skills. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) NCOs prepared to lead, Marines complete Corporals Course in Italy 160923-M-ML847-245

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