U.S. Marines with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Special Purpose Force and Battalion Landing Team 1/6 climb down from the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) onto a Naval Special Warfare Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RIB) during a simulated non-compliant visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) while participating in PHIBRON/MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise, Jan. 27, 2023. Visit, board, search, and seizure operations are a set of tactics, techniques, and procedures for all missions requiring a target vessel to be visited or boarded. PMINT serves as an opportunity to strengthen integration between the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron Group 8’s battle staffs and training to core MAGTF mission essential tasks with capabilities organic to a forward-deployed Amphibious Ready Group/MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)
Date Taken: | 01.27.2023 |
Date Posted: | 02.01.2023 15:45 |
Photo ID: | 7611024 |
VIRIN: | 230127-M-WT331-1062 |
Resolution: | 2048x1365 |
Size: | 1.17 MB |
Location: | AT SEA, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
Web Views: | 113 |
Downloads: | 14 |
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