U.S. Marines Fire Machine Guns From JLTVs and Fire Mortars TACR

U.S. Marines Fire Machine Guns From JLTVs and Fire Mortars TACR

U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team 2, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire machine guns from joint light tactical vehicles during a theater amphibious combat rehearsal (TACR) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOO), Feb. 12. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region.

The 15th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet AOO in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole)