A Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit UH-1N Huey provides close-air-support during a vessel board, search and seizure exercise, May 19. VBSS training provide the opportunity for the 22nd MEU to demonstrate its capabilities to seize a vessel attempting to oppose the Navy and Marine Corps team from boarding. 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, comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Rein); a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its Command Element.
Date Taken: | 05.19.2011 |
Date Posted: | 05.25.2011 08:21 |
Photo ID: | 406639 |
VIRIN: | 110519-M-IT398-476 |
Resolution: | 3000x2000 |
Size: | 7.43 MB |
Location: | USS BATAAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA |
Web Views: | 106 |
Downloads: | 24 |
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