U.S. Marines fire M40A5 sniper rifles Aug. 17 at the Central Training Area in Okinawa, Japan. The course of fire introduced the Marines to the M40A5 sniper rifle and prepared them for the Scout Sniper Basic Course. The M40A5 rifle is a bolt-action sniper rifle with a muzzle velocity of 2,550 feet per second and an effective firing range of up to 900 meters. The Marines are with various units assigned to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)
Date Taken: | 08.18.2014 |
Date Posted: | 08.26.2014 01:31 |
Photo ID: | 1521979 |
VIRIN: | 140818-M-TF269-431 |
Resolution: | 2880x1308 |
Size: | 539.86 KB |
Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
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