A Marine draws a fire plan sketch during a training event here, May 6. The sketch outlines direction of fires and key terrain features for the Marines, ensuring the defensive position is able to cover all ground. The Marines of Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division recently completed the Desert Fire Exercise, which trained the battalion to establish a forward operating base and secure the command operations center, a mission essential task for the division in a deployed environment. Headquarters Marines establish and secure base during Desert Fire Exercise 120506-M-XZ121-050

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