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#Marines with the @31stMeu conduct a pre-sniper exercise on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 17.

The training improved the Marines' long-range shooting proficiency and fulfilled the requirements to attend sniper school.

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#Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/5, @15thMEUOfficial, prepare to embark MV-22B Ospreys attached to VMM 165 (Reinforced at @MCIWPendletonCA, March 21.

VMM-165 is conducting training focused on the integration of MV-22s to the 15th MEU.

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#MarineCorps Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Table 1 qualification on @MCRDPI, Feb. 28.

During rifle qualification, recruits test their knowledge of marksmanship fundamentals.

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#Marines with @3d_Marine_Div compete in a squad competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 24, 2024.

The competition tested the Marines across various combat-related tasks to determine the Division’s most proficient and capable rifle squad. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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#Marines with the @26MEU conduct a force-on-force event with Hellenic Marines as part of “Odyssey Encore,” Glafyra, Greece, Jan. 12.

This exercise enhances the unit’s operational capabilities as an expeditionary crisis response force. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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#Marines and @USCG Coast Guardsmen shoot the M18 during the Depot Competition in Arms Program on @MCIWPendletonCA, Jan. 17.

The Depot Competition in Arms Program enhances the marksmanship proficiency of Marines and the #jointforce. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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#Marines with @2dMarDiv conduct a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on @camp_lejeune, Dec. 8.

The MCCRE involves a range of scenarios and challenges that test the unit's ability to plan, coordinate, and execute complex missions. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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#Marines conduct the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition (MCMC) Far East on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 11.

MCMC-Far East is an annual two-week event held to improve Marines’ marksmanship, combat readiness, and weapon proficiency. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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#Marines with @iimefmarines conduct an air assault exercise at @MCASCPPA, Dec. 5.

MCAS Cherry Point’s unique training areas enables the Marines to rehearse expeditionary advanced base operations. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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#Marines with the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command conduct a sniper rifle range at Range 112, @MCAGCC29Palms, Nov. 28.

The Marines conducted weapons testing at MCAGCC to collect test data using various rifles. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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#Marines with @3rdMLG conduct a tactical convoy during Stand-in Force Exercise (SIFEX) 24 at the Eastern Fuji Maneuver Area on @catc_campfuji, Dec. 2.

SIFEX 24 focuses on strengthening multi-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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#Marines with @1st_Marine_Div and Indonesian Marines conduct combat marksmanship training during Keris Marine Exercise 2023 in Indonesia, Dec. 7.

Keris MAREX promotes military interoperability and maritime domain awareness capabilities. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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#Marines with @2dMarDiv conduct Scout School on @camp_lejeune, Nov. 20.

Scout School is a 28-day course focusing on basic individual skills and core competencies, live-fire training, advanced skills, and team-to-squad level events. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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#Marines with the @The24MEU conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training aboard the James River Reserve Fleet near Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, Oct. 27.

The VBSS course teaches Marines how to properly conduct vessel boarding procedures. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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#Marines with @1st_Marine_Div execute an air insertion during Counter Assault Rehearsal Exercise (CAREX) on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31.

The Marines executed CAREX to sharpen their skills operating in a dense jungle environment. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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#Marines with @2dMarDiv conduct a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on @camp_lejeune, Oct. 23.

The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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#Marines with @3d_Marine_Div's 3d Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR) conduct a grenade range at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Oct. 8.

The M67 Fragmentation Grenade weighs 14 ounces and can destroy targets within a 15-meter radius. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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