Two Japan Ground Self-Defense soldiers and two Marines run to emerge from the water while practicing small unit level techniques and procedures as part of the Japan Observer Exchange Program at Kin Blue beach here, July 16. The soldiers are with JGSDF's Western Army and the Marines are with Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The JGSDF soldiers have been observing L Co. for approximately six weeks. JOEP enables the JGSDF observation and education of small unit concepts, tactics, and amphibious operations to further enhance the interoper
Two Japan Ground Self-Defense soldiers and two Marines run to emerge from the water while practicing small unit level techniques and procedures as part of the Japan Observer Exchange Program at Kin Blue beach here, July 16. The soldiers are with JGSDF's Western Army and the Marines are with Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The JGSDF soldiers have been observing L Co. for approximately six weeks. JOEP enables the JGSDF observation and education of small unit concepts, tactics, and amphibious operations to further enhance the interoperability of the two forces and security of the region. ( Marine Photo by Cpl. Henry Antenor) Pacific Warriors E28093 JGSDF observe Marines 140716-M-FX659-019
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