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A Designated marksman from 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces conduct live fire training at unknown distances utilizing their M110 SASS and SSOT to identify targets at various distances and provide precision marksmanship Marine Corps Base Quantico July 25. Marines additionally utilized various standard and non-standard shooting positions to simulate engaging targets from various pieces of terrain and cover that would be located throughout the battlespace. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John McCourt/Released)

A Designated marksman from 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces conduct live fire training at unknown distances utilizing their M110 SASS and SSOT to identify targets at various distances and provide precision marksmanship Marine Corps Base Quantico July 25. Marines additionally utilized various standard and non-standard shooting positions to simulate engaging targets from various pieces of terrain and cover that would be located throughout the battlespace. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John McCourt/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

A Marine from 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces, conducts unknown distance live fire evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico July 25. Marines additionally utilized various standard and non-standard shooting positions to simulate engaging targets from various pieces of terrain and cover that would be located throughout the battlespace. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John McCourt/Released)

A Marine from 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces, conducts unknown distance live fire evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico July 25. Marines additionally utilized various standard and non-standard shooting positions to simulate engaging targets from various pieces of terrain and cover that would be located throughout the battlespace. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John McCourt/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Col. Brian W. Neil, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, poses with Marines from MCSF battalion Bangor and MCSF battalion Kings Bay, along with their counterparts from the British Royal Marines on their hike of An Teallach Mountain in Scotland, UK. This was part of the joint exercise, Operation Tartan Eagle, in which US Marines went to train with the British Royal Marines in the UK. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Joseph Trippi/ Released)

Col. Brian W. Neil, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, poses with Marines from MCSF battalion Bangor and MCSF battalion Kings Bay, along with their counterparts from the British Royal Marines on their hike of An Teallach Mountain in Scotland, UK. This was part of the joint exercise, Operation Tartan Eagle, in which US Marines went to train with the British Royal Marines in the UK. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Joseph Trippi/ Released)

Photo by Capt. Joseph Trippi

Marines from Charlie Co., 4th platoon, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces, conduct training on designated marksman positions at Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Virginia Beach, Va., June 13. FAST Marines conducted a series of mock complex attacks to simulate possible threats they may encounter when deployed. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jared Towles/Released)

Marines from Charlie Co., 4th platoon, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces, conduct training on designated marksman positions at Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Virginia Beach, Va., June 13. FAST Marines conducted a series of mock complex attacks to simulate possible threats they may encounter when deployed. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jared Towles/Released)

Photo by Maj. Jared Towles

Marines from Charlie Co., 4th platoon, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces, conduct training on designated marksman positions at Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Virginia Beach, Va., June 13. FAST Marines conducted a series of mock complex attacks to simulate possible threats they may encounter when deployed. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jared Towles/Released)

Marines from Charlie Co., 4th platoon, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces, conduct training on designated marksman positions at Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Virginia Beach, Va., June 13. FAST Marines conducted a series of mock complex attacks to simulate possible threats they may encounter when deployed. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jared Towles/Released)

Photo by Maj. Jared Towles

Lt. Col. Brian Donnelly photo

Lt. Col. Brian Donnelly photo

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines from 3td Platoon, Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, load into a H-60 Blackhawk Helicopter during a casualty evacuation exercise at Fort AP Hill, Va. June 6. The training was part of a final readiness exercise before the unit is considered ready to deploy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps phot by Capt. Kenneth Bunnell/Released)

Marines from 3td Platoon, Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, load into a H-60 Blackhawk Helicopter during a casualty evacuation exercise at Fort AP Hill, Va. June 6. The training was part of a final readiness exercise before the unit is considered ready to deploy. (Official U.S. Marine Corps phot by Capt. Kenneth Bunnell/Released)

Photo by Capt. Kenneth Bunnell

Marines and Sailors assigned to US Marine Corps Security Forces Guantanamo Ba, Cuba take part in a professional military education hike May 17. Participants also took part in a battlefield study of 1st Marine Battalion's assault on Cuzco Well (1898). (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. J.T. Schulz/Released)

Marines and Sailors assigned to US Marine Corps Security Forces Guantanamo Ba, Cuba take part in a professional military education hike May 17. Participants also took part in a battlefield study of 1st Marine Battalion's assault on Cuzco Well (1898). (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. J.T. Schulz/Released)

Photo by Maj. J.T. Schultz

U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, participate in a mess night aboard the USS Wisconsin at Nauticus Naval Museum on May 25, in Norfolk Va. The ceremony is a Marine Corps tradition honoring the sacrifices of the men and women who have served in the Marine Corps, past and present. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/Released)

U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, participate in a mess night aboard the USS Wisconsin at Nauticus Naval Museum on May 25, in Norfolk Va. The ceremony is a Marine Corps tradition honoring the sacrifices of the men and women who have served in the Marine Corps, past and present. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns

U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, participate in a mess night aboard the USS Wisconsin at Nauticus Naval Museum on May 25, in Norfolk Va. The ceremony is a Marine Corps tradition honoring the sacrifices of the men and women who have served in the Marine Corps, past and present. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/Released)

U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, participate in a mess night aboard the USS Wisconsin at Nauticus Naval Museum on May 25, in Norfolk Va. The ceremony is a Marine Corps tradition honoring the sacrifices of the men and women who have served in the Marine Corps, past and present. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns

Marines from Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment set up and practice techniques in a shoot house made of quad con shipping containers. FAST Marines were assisted by Navy heavy equipment operators to build the close-quarters training site.

Marines from Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment set up and practice techniques in a shoot house made of quad con shipping containers. FAST Marines were assisted by Navy heavy equipment operators to build the close-quarters training site.

Photo by Cpl. Jackson Oshields

Marines from Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment set up and practice techniques in a shoot house made of quad con shipping containers. FAST Marines were assisted by Navy heavy equipment operators to build the close-quarters training site.

Marines from Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment set up and practice techniques in a shoot house made of quad con shipping containers. FAST Marines were assisted by Navy heavy equipment operators to build the close-quarters training site.

Photo by Cpl. Jackson Oshields

Marines and Sailors of Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo Bay, Cuba conduct a battlefield study of 1st Marine Battalion's assault on Cuzco Well which took place in 1898, May, 17.

Marines and Sailors of Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo Bay, Cuba conduct a battlefield study of 1st Marine Battalion's assault on Cuzco Well which took place in 1898, May, 17.

Photo by Cpl. Jackson Oshields

Marines from Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment set up and practice techniques in a shoot house made of quad con shipping containers. FAST Marines were assisted by Navy heavy equipment operators to build the close-quarters training site.

Marines from Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment set up and practice techniques in a shoot house made of quad con shipping containers. FAST Marines were assisted by Navy heavy equipment operators to build the close-quarters training site.

Photo by Cpl. Jackson Oshields

Marines and Sailors of Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo Bay, Cuba conduct a battlefield study of 1st Marine Battalion's assault on Cuzco Well which took place in 1898, May, 17.

Marines and Sailors of Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo Bay, Cuba conduct a battlefield study of 1st Marine Battalion's assault on Cuzco Well which took place in 1898, May, 17.

Photo by Cpl. Jackson Oshields

Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo Bay hosted Cub Scouts Pack 3401 for their annual “Cub Scout Day with the Marines” event, Feb. 3. During the event, the Cub Scouts were able to don personal protective equipment, handle various weapons and navigational tools, explore the inside of a Humvee and complete the Marine Hill Obstacle Course. (Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Monique Meeks)

Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo Bay hosted Cub Scouts Pack 3401 for their annual “Cub Scout Day with the Marines” event, Feb. 3. During the event, the Cub Scouts were able to don personal protective equipment, handle various weapons and navigational tools, explore the inside of a Humvee and complete the Marine Hill Obstacle Course. (Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Monique Meeks)

Photo by Chris Jones

BAHRAIN (Jan. 14, 2018) Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Central Command, a subordinate command of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade – TF 51/5, and Bahrain Defense Force soldiers exercise together prior to conducting close quarters battle training. TF 51/5 staff frequently participates in subject matter expert exchange opportunities with partner nations to share expertise in respective fields and build upon partner nation capabilities in order to increase regional stability and improve interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm/Released)

BAHRAIN (Jan. 14, 2018) Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Central Command, a subordinate command of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade – TF 51/5, and Bahrain Defense Force soldiers exercise together prior to conducting close quarters battle training. TF 51/5 staff frequently participates in subject matter expert exchange opportunities with partner nations to share expertise in respective fields and build upon partner nation capabilities in order to increase regional stability and improve interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm

BAHRAIN (Jan. 14, 2018) A Bahrain Defense Force soldier interprets instructions from U.S. Marines attached to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Central Command, a subordinate command of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade – TF 51/5, prior to conducting close quarters battle training. TF 51/5 staff frequently participates in subject matter expert exchange opportunities with partner nations to share expertise in respective fields and build upon partner nation capabilities in order to increase regional stability and improve interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm/Released)

BAHRAIN (Jan. 14, 2018) A Bahrain Defense Force soldier interprets instructions from U.S. Marines attached to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Central Command, a subordinate command of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade – TF 51/5, prior to conducting close quarters battle training. TF 51/5 staff frequently participates in subject matter expert exchange opportunities with partner nations to share expertise in respective fields and build upon partner nation capabilities in order to increase regional stability and improve interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm

BAHRAIN (Jan. 14, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kaler Bishop (right) and Cpl. Matthew Elms (left), both riflemen attached to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Central Command, a subordinate command of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade – TF 51/5, demonstrate close quarters battle training to Bahrain Defense Force soldiers. TF 51/5 staff frequently participates in subject matter expert exchange opportunities with partner nations to share expertise in respective fields and build upon partner nation capabilities in order to increase regional stability and improve interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm/Released)

BAHRAIN (Jan. 14, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kaler Bishop (right) and Cpl. Matthew Elms (left), both riflemen attached to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Central Command, a subordinate command of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade – TF 51/5, demonstrate close quarters battle training to Bahrain Defense Force soldiers. TF 51/5 staff frequently participates in subject matter expert exchange opportunities with partner nations to share expertise in respective fields and build upon partner nation capabilities in order to increase regional stability and improve interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm

BAHRAIN (Jan. 14, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps riflemen attached to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Central Command, a subordinate command of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade – TF 51/5, demonstrate close quarters battle training to Bahrain Defense Force soldiers. TF 51/5 staff frequently participates in subject matter expert exchange opportunities with partner nations to share expertise in respective fields and build upon partner nation capabilities in order to increase regional stability and improve interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm/Released)

BAHRAIN (Jan. 14, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps riflemen attached to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Central Command, a subordinate command of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade – TF 51/5, demonstrate close quarters battle training to Bahrain Defense Force soldiers. TF 51/5 staff frequently participates in subject matter expert exchange opportunities with partner nations to share expertise in respective fields and build upon partner nation capabilities in order to increase regional stability and improve interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm

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