MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. – Private First Class Bruce Burgendy, machine gunner, Combined Anti-Armor Team 2, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and a native of San Diego, mans an M41 Saber Improved Target Acquisition System on an uparmored humvee during a defensive exercise here, Oct. 15, 2013. The Marines concealed their fighting positions with camouflage netting and vegetation to blend into their surroundings. The battalion conducted a three-day defense to practice developing proper fields of fire, establishing fighting positions and challenging Marines’ ability to operate while s
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. – Private First Class Bruce Burgendy, machine gunner, Combined Anti-Armor Team 2, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and a native of San Diego, mans an M41 Saber Improved Target Acquisition System on an uparmored humvee during a defensive exercise here, Oct. 15, 2013. The Marines concealed their fighting positions with camouflage netting and vegetation to blend into their surroundings. The battalion conducted a three-day defense to practice developing proper fields of fire, establishing fighting positions and challenging Marines’ ability to operate while sleep deprived. Infantrymen practice defensive tactics during Weapons, Tactics Instructor course 131015-M-OM885-219
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