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When you think of radios, do you picture walkie-talkies? Or do you imagine intricate, large, green boxes that require specialized knowledge to use?
Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group participated in Adaptive Network Wideband Waveform Training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 17, 2016.
Four communication units participated in an exercise to properly configure their computer systems and radios in order to communicate with one another without internet service. The Marines will be going on a field operation soon and will need to be capable of sending messages between the camps.
“We’re pushing this training because we don’t want our radio personnel to be left behind when it comes to certain knowledge,” said Gunnery Sgt. Courtney Derritt, MLG Inspection Manager. “We want to make sure they’re familiar with breaking everything down and can function as a unit.”
The training included 2nd MLG participants from Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, Combat Logistics Battalion 6 and Combat Logistics Battalion 2.
“We’re going to pull services from our radios and interconnect with each other, and then establish our own networks [without the internet],” said Lance Cpl. Torey Scott, a tactical switchboard operator with CLR-2.
In the communication military occupational specialty, there are several different roles, each with a purpose. Although every Marine learns the basics of each job, they are further broken down into specific trades.
“[The training allows the Marines] to learn from each other and take something away from this experience,” said Derritt. “They’re able to expand their knowledge, so that’s why I think this is a great opportunity for everyone involved.”
The units worked side-by-side while they configured their systems and transferred information through radios.
At the end of the training, the Marines had their servers up and working, and were able to effectively interconnect between units.
| Date Taken: | 10.19.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 10.19.2016 15:08 |
| Story ID: | 212397 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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