Marines and sailors with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a combat marksmanship training exercise aboard USS Bataan, April 18, 2011. During drills, Marines and sailors used small-arms weapons and live ammunition to fire on silhouette targets positioned on the ship's edge. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are currently deployed with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and will continue to train and improve the MEU's ability to operate as a cohesive and effective Marine Air Ground Task Force. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force, with approximately 2,200 Marines and sailors, and comprised of Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, BLT 2/2; and its Command Element.
Date Taken: | 04.18.2011 |
Date Posted: | 04.29.2011 04:09 |
Photo ID: | 395645 |
VIRIN: | 110418-M-IT398-055 |
Resolution: | 3000x2000 |
Size: | 998.87 KB |
Location: | USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA |
Web Views: | 130 |
Downloads: | 9 |
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