First Lieutenant Shunsaku Nara scans the horizon while practicing small unit level techniques and procedures as part of the Japan Observer Exchange Program at Kin Blue beach here, July 16. Nara is a training officer with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army and a native of Hokkaido, Japan. The JGSDF soldiers have been observing the Marines and sailors with Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. (U.S. Marine Photo by Cpl. Henry Antenor)
Date Taken: | 07.16.2014 |
Date Posted: | 07.17.2014 06:18 |
Photo ID: | 1451214 |
VIRIN: | 140716-M-FX659-030 |
Resolution: | 5616x3744 |
Size: | 2.44 MB |
Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
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