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Archive: 2009

Recon learns lifesaving lessons

Medical awareness was an essential element to accomplishing the mission for reconnaissance Marines of Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, as they scrutinized their response to improvised explosive devices during convoy training operations at K-2 Combat Town, Nov. 12. The convoy moved through dirt roads where mock IEDs exploded during an

Raid leaders course provides new ways of doing old tasks

Doors blew open as Marines from 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment learned demolition breaching techniques at Range 219, Nov. 3. The Raid Leaders Course, run by the Special Operations Training Group, provided 40 Marines this training opportunity.The Raid Leaders Course is designed to instruct leaders who train Marines. “We teach the students the

Fire teams display brilliance at the basics

Infantrymen with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment got back to the basics during fire team attacks, Oct. 28.The training laid a foundation by preparing them for how to react in combat. That foundation is built upon team-proficiency, trust and leadership, said Sgt. Josue A. Zapata, the machine gun section leader for Weapons

Marines master helo insertion, extraction

A two-week course made helo jump masters of a small group of Marines from 7th Marine Regiment during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques course at Camp Margarita, Oct. 17-28. The purpose of this course was to teach fast rope, rappel and special patrol insertion and extraction techniques from helicopter platforms.“The main use for this training

Marines accept ‘Leatherneck’ challenge

In a day of competition and fun, Marines battled to win the trophy during the 4th-annual Camp Pendleton Leatherneck Field Meet at the 11 Area football field, Oct. 28. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion participated in the event, which included a squad push-up contest, an agility course, a 4x400-meter guideon run, a humvee push and more.“I

Recon shocks 'enemy' in training

Reconnaissance Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, conducted live-fire ambushes and immediate action drills as part of their predeployment training at Range 800, Oct. 19. The Marines completed a day-and-night reconnaissance patrol over four days, designed to induce exhaustion. “These Marines have been up and patrolling for many

Marine raiders storm Pendleton beach

Marines hit the beach for training in preparation for deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marines with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, conducted raids during a basic raiders course at Red Beach, Oct. 21. The course consisted of day and night boat raids and a two-mile patrol to secure a town.“The purpose of this

SECNAV hits Pendleton with splash

Raymond E. Mabus, Jr., the 75th Secretary of the Navy, got a first-hand look at the capabilities and facilities used by amphibious units here, Oct. 20. Mabus visited west coast units and instillations for the first time since being sworn into his current office, June 18.“Because of the critical position (Mabus) is in, it’s important for him to come

Marines qualify as dive supervisors

With the outside temperature reaching 85 degrees and the sun popping over the hills, more than a handful of 1st Marine Division warriors were lounging on the bottom of the pool at Las Flores, Oct. 22 and 23. These Marines were qualifying to supervise and safety-check dive teams before future dives in the ocean.The course began with Navy Petty

Marine recognized for intel contributions

Few would dispute that intelligence on the battlefield saves lives. The Marine Corps Intelligence Association honored six Marines and civilian intelligence specialists, Sept. 18, for their accomplishments, during an annual achievement awards ceremony held at the Officer’s Club aboard the air station. Among the Marines awarded was Sgt. Paul E.

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