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MARINE CORPS BASE TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – The rain has stopped and the sun has risen, but training never ends for a group of warriors who conduct training operations from dusk ‘til dawn.
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct Enhanced Mojave Viper training here, Oct. 12 – Nov. 12, in order to prepare for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.
“Mojave Viper is a month long training exercise created to sharpen the skills and improve the knowledge of our Marines about their jobs to prepare them for deployment,” said 2nd Lt. Joshua J. Garland, platoon commander with Support Company, CLB-7, 1st MLG.
The training consists of combat logistics patrol operations, basic combat life-saving skills and techniques, as well as patrolling, providing security, identifying and handling improvised explosive device threats, and vehicle-recovery missions, explained Garland, 25, from Fort Worth, Texas.
“The training is going well,” said Lance Cpl. Brian G. Moore, motor transport mechanic, Support Co., CLB-7, 1st MLG. “A lot of people learned how to work well with other Marines and units.”
Throughout the exercise, Marines will team up with others from different companies within the battalion to become familiar with how each other work together to accomplish the mission, said Moore, 28, from Pensacola, Fla.
“Personally, being a mechanic I’ve learned a lot about the operating side of the job,” said Moore. “I understand how the vehicles break down and I know exactly where to start to fix the problem and get the vehicles back out to the operators faster.”
Marines were given the tools and the skills to help them cope with deployment mentally and physically. Pre and post-mission checks are two of the most important tools for most Marines, said Moore. It sets them up for success if they do it correctly.
“The Marines are doing extremely well,” said Garland. “They’re motivated and excited to be here. The training prepares them for the deployment. It makes them become more efficient, and they’re ready to tackle anything waiting ahead.”
| Date Taken: | 10.29.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 11.16.2010 13:43 |
| Story ID: | 60258 |
| Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
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