Photo By Cpl. Antwain Graham | While some Marines were on the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer Jan. 12, others...... read more read more
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CAMP HANSEN - Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted pre-deployment training at Camp Hansen Jan. 11-15 in preparation for their deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in a few months.
The Marines will provide tactical fire support for NATO's International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.
The company, which consists of three platoons, completed Table 3 Intermediate Combat Rifle Marksmanship training throughout the week,
They went through the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer, which simulates a Humvee rollover and how Marines must evacuate the vehicle while gaining and maintaining 360 degree security of the terrain.
While some Marines were waiting to go through the HEAT trainer, others were sharpening their small-arms weapons handling skills in the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. The Marines also practiced convoy movements.
The training is meant to ensure the Marines know how to handle risks of a potential combat environment, said 1st Lt. Brian Aquadro, the officer in charge for 2nd Brigade Platoon, 5th ANGLICO.
"It is important the Marines maintain proficiency in this training," Aquadro said. "In Afghanistan, where a threat is always prevalent, you need this training to protect yourself and your fellow Marines."
For some Marines, the training is all-too familiar.
"I remember on my first deployment to Afghanistan, on convoys, how important it was to maintain communication because visual contact wasn't always available because you might have dust so thick you couldn't see the vehicle directly in front of you," said Sgt. James Jones, a fire support man with 5th ANGLICO.
"So this training all comes back into play when you get over there. That's why it's so vital, especially for the junior Marines," he added.
The training comes in handy to all Marines, but none more so than those deploying for the first time with the company.
Cpl. Landon Beck, a fire support man with 5th ANGLICO, says one great thing about the training is they train with all the required gear Marines in country are wearing so they can get used to its weight.
"It's my first time going out there, but at least all the training will be fresh on my mind so it kicks back in when I need it," Beck said.
Staff Sgt. Miguel Navarro, 2nd Brigade Platoon sergeant, 5th ANGLICO, says they have to be on point for this deployment, and there is no space for error.
"Practice makes perfect, and that's what we need to be in order to complete the mission safely and efficiently," Navarro said.
The 5th ANGLICO specializes in coordinating artillery, Naval gunfire and close air support for the Marine Corps, Navy, Army, and allied foreign armed forces.
| Date Taken: | 01.15.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 01.26.2010 21:09 |
| Story ID: | 44473 |
| Location: | CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JP |
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