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SOUTH KOREA -Republic of Korea Reconnaissance Marines and U.S. Reconnaissance Marines conducted a bilateral live-fire and simulated training event at Suseong-ri range as well as Firing Position Range One near Camp Mujuk, April 11-12.
The training evolution included a live course of fire using the Korean weapon systems, a 15-kilometer hike and a close-quarters simulated shoot using Special Effects Small Arms Marking System (SESAMS) rounds.
"The training was conducted to demonstrate each others’ capabilities as well as to learn from each other," said Sgt. Kristopher Gates, a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
The first event of the training evolution was a live-fire shoot which consisted of firing the Korean K-1 and K-2 assault rifles.
"The shoot was similar to the Table Three course of fire that is part of the Marine Corps Marksmanship Program," said Lance Cpl. Ryan Baugh, a reconnaissance man with 3rd Recon Bn. "It consisted of firing weapons while moving as well as pivoting and shooting the targets."
Following the end of the live-fire training evolution the U.S. Recon Marines were split up into two groups to do a 15-kilometer hike.
"The hike took us approximately three hours to complete," said Gates. "We went over three mountains and took dirt paths as well as followed some of the roads. We were led by two of the ROK Recon Marines to ensure we did not get lost during the hike."
While one group did the hike another group of U.S. Recon Marines were staged on the side of a hill to replicate an ambush on the ROK Marines to test their reflexes and capabilities.
"We were about 2 kilometers away from our destination when the simulated attack happened," said Sgt. Woo-jin Chung, a reconnaissance man with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division. "It was a great surprise at first but we just acted according to our training and got into a defensive position to protect ourselves."
The following morning, the U.S. and ROK reconnaissance forces participated in a simulated close-quarters match using SESAMS rounds.
"SESAMS rounds are special rounds that require a special upper receiver for your weapon, and are similar to a paintball," said Baugh.
The ROK forces and U.S. forces were split into two teams of seven and sent into the close-quarters compound through different doors.
"We did the training as if it were a real-life situation," said Gates. "We went in clearing room after room until we made contact with the ROK forces in the middle of the building."
The ROK and U.S. sides competed for several rounds to help critique each other on their methods of urban combat.
"It was enjoyable to get in there and go against the U.S. Recon," said Gunnery Sgt. Ye-jun Yeong, a reconnaissance man with 1st Recon Bn. "The way they do some of their training is similar to ours, so it was good to see how they do it and learn a few techniques from them."
| Date Taken: | 04.12.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 05.08.2013 22:29 |
| Story ID: | 106586 |
| Location: | BUSAN GWANG'YEOGSI [PUSAN-KWANGYOKSHI], KR |
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