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U.S. Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Force Battalions Bangor, Wa., and Kings Bay, Ga., and 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines fire at their targets during a movement-to-contact drill during Exercise Tartan Eagle 16 Phase II, aboard Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Oct 19. Marines, sailors and Royal spent the first week of Phase II sharpening their marksmanship skills with stress shoots, firing at multiple targets, speed drills and firing from modified positions. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

U.S. Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Force Battalions Bangor, Wa., and Kings Bay, Ga., and 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines fire at their targets during a movement-to-contact drill during Exercise Tartan Eagle 16 Phase II, aboard Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Oct 19. Marines, sailors and Royal spent the first week of Phase II sharpening their marksmanship skills with stress shoots, firing at multiple targets, speed drills and firing from modified positions. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Sgt. Sean Litchfield, close-quarters battle instructor, Training Co., Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, speaks to service members from Marine Corps Security Force Battalions Kings Bay, Ga., and Bangor, Wa., along with their British Royal Marine counterparts from 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines about tactics to use in a live-fire house during Exercise Tartan Eagle 16 Phase II, aboard Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Oct. 25. U.S. Marines, sailors and Royal Marines used paint rounds during the force-on-force exercise to create a more realistic training environment. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Sgt. Sean Litchfield, close-quarters battle instructor, Training Co., Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, speaks to service members from Marine Corps Security Force Battalions Kings Bay, Ga., and Bangor, Wa., along with their British Royal Marine counterparts from 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines about tactics to use in a live-fire house during Exercise Tartan Eagle 16 Phase II, aboard Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Oct. 25. U.S. Marines, sailors and Royal Marines used paint rounds during the force-on-force exercise to create a more realistic training environment. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Royal Marine Thomas Bradbury, 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, attempts to get over the first obstacle at The Basic School’s obstacle course before taking on the endurance course during Exercise Tartan Eagle 16 Phase II, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 22. Tartan Eagle Phase II is the continuation of a bilateral exercise involving Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Forces and their British counterparts, the 43 FPGRM. The Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Forces took this opportunity to show the Royal Marines the rigors of the TBS obstacle and endurance course.

Royal Marine Thomas Bradbury, 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, attempts to get over the first obstacle at The Basic School’s obstacle course before taking on the endurance course during Exercise Tartan Eagle 16 Phase II, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 22. Tartan Eagle Phase II is the continuation of a bilateral exercise involving Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Forces and their British counterparts, the 43 FPGRM. The Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Forces took this opportunity to show the Royal Marines the rigors of the TBS obstacle and endurance course.

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Royal Marine Lt. Ryan Taylor, recapture troop tactics officer-in-command, 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, fires his M9 Beretta service pistol at a team relay event during Exercise Tartan Eagle 16 Phase II, aboard Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Oct 20. Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Force Battalions Bangor, Wa., and Kings Bay, Ga., along with 43 FPGRM ended their day with a team-building exercise with members of each team sprinting to the firing line and firing one shot to knock down their targets. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/Released)

Royal Marine Lt. Ryan Taylor, recapture troop tactics officer-in-command, 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, fires his M9 Beretta service pistol at a team relay event during Exercise Tartan Eagle 16 Phase II, aboard Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Oct 20. Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Force Battalions Bangor, Wa., and Kings Bay, Ga., along with 43 FPGRM ended their day with a team-building exercise with members of each team sprinting to the firing line and firing one shot to knock down their targets. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

U.S. Marines and British Royal Commandos enter a building together in the first phase of security forces training in New Castle Upon Tyne, England, Sept. 21-25, 2015. Training included various breaching techniques, close-quarters battle, live-fire ranges, training simulators with various military and the state-of-the-art training facility in Gateshead with the Northumbria Police Department. The training evolution was designed to increase close quarters battle skills with one another. Experienced instructors kept a watchful eye on every movement and provided an in-depth critique of every decision made and what result it could have in a real-world situation.

U.S. Marines and British Royal Commandos enter a building together in the first phase of security forces training in New Castle Upon Tyne, England, Sept. 21-25, 2015. Training included various breaching techniques, close-quarters battle, live-fire ranges, training simulators with various military and the state-of-the-art training facility in Gateshead with the Northumbria Police Department. The training evolution was designed to increase close quarters battle skills with one another. Experienced instructors kept a watchful eye on every movement and provided an in-depth critique of every decision made and what result it could have in a real-world situation.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

Lance Cpl. Cody Oxby, Company A, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, positions himself for an advanced shooting technique with the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during designated marksman sustainment training aboard Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck, Va., Oct. 12, 2016. The six designated marksmen from 6th platoon, Company A, FAST, act as the guardian angels for the platoon, utilizing the M110 SASS to provide security at greater distances, protect assets, embassies and take precision shots. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Cody Oxby, Company A, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, positions himself for an advanced shooting technique with the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during designated marksman sustainment training aboard Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck, Va., Oct. 12, 2016. The six designated marksmen from 6th platoon, Company A, FAST, act as the guardian angels for the platoon, utilizing the M110 SASS to provide security at greater distances, protect assets, embassies and take precision shots. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Cpl. Issac Camberos (left) assesses Lance Cpl. Joseph Lambert’s shot group after firing the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during designated marksman sustainment training aboard Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck, Va., Oct. 12, 2016. The six designated marksmen from 6th platoon, Company A, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, practiced other techniques which included firing from different distances, different positions and engaging multiple targets. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Cpl. Issac Camberos (left) assesses Lance Cpl. Joseph Lambert’s shot group after firing the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during designated marksman sustainment training aboard Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck, Va., Oct. 12, 2016. The six designated marksmen from 6th platoon, Company A, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, practiced other techniques which included firing from different distances, different positions and engaging multiple targets. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Marines from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct patrols that are part of Exercise Island Viper at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Sept. 27, 2016. Marines wrap up their final week of Exercise Island Viper, an annual pre-deployment training event preparing Marines for a larger exercise in the Pacific Region. During Exercise Island Viper, the Marines practiced clearing buildings, patrolling through simulated villages, solved obstacles at the Leadership Reaction Course and traversing through an Improvising Explosive Devices course.

Marines from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct patrols that are part of Exercise Island Viper at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Sept. 27, 2016. Marines wrap up their final week of Exercise Island Viper, an annual pre-deployment training event preparing Marines for a larger exercise in the Pacific Region. During Exercise Island Viper, the Marines practiced clearing buildings, patrolling through simulated villages, solved obstacles at the Leadership Reaction Course and traversing through an Improvising Explosive Devices course.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torre

Marines prepare to be dunked under water during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 26, 2016. The Modular Amphibious Egress Training, also known as the Helo Dunker, teaches Marines survival techniques to use if a helicopter lands in the water. The Marines conducting the training are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.

Marines prepare to be dunked under water during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 26, 2016. The Modular Amphibious Egress Training, also known as the Helo Dunker, teaches Marines survival techniques to use if a helicopter lands in the water. The Marines conducting the training are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sosner

Cpl. Austin Potts, Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialist, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, asks Marines to give a “thumbs-up” signal to signify they are ready for exposure to the compound 2-chlorobenzalmalonitrile, or CS gas, aboard Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Sept. 15, 2016. The Marines spent two days learning about CBRN defenses and concluded their training in the gas chamber as part of their annual qualification.

Cpl. Austin Potts, Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialist, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, asks Marines to give a “thumbs-up” signal to signify they are ready for exposure to the compound 2-chlorobenzalmalonitrile, or CS gas, aboard Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Sept. 15, 2016. The Marines spent two days learning about CBRN defenses and concluded their training in the gas chamber as part of their annual qualification.

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Marines from Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, repel role players with riot shields from entering during an embassy security exercise at Naval Expeditionary Combat Center, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., Sept. 8, 2016.
The Marines conducted their exercise from Sept. 6- 8, testing their ability to reinforce an embassy in a foreign nation while maintaining site security, conducting convoy operations, properly establishing vehicle checkpoints, non-lethal weapons training and riot control tactics.
“We have to get out the kinks that we have, that way we’re ready to deploy at any time,” said Cpl. Timothy Blackburn, 3rd Platoon, Company C, FAST, MCSFR. “The training is good, but it is stressful at times with the situations that are thrown at you.”
The Marines will continue to conduct pre-deployment training over the next four months before deploying to Bahrain to continue the mission of providing security in foreign countries.

Marines from Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, repel role players with riot shields from entering during an embassy security exercise at Naval Expeditionary Combat Center, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., Sept. 8, 2016. The Marines conducted their exercise from Sept. 6- 8, testing their ability to reinforce an embassy in a foreign nation while maintaining site security, conducting convoy operations, properly establishing vehicle checkpoints, non-lethal weapons training and riot control tactics. “We have to get out the kinks that we have, that way we’re ready to deploy at any time,” said Cpl. Timothy Blackburn, 3rd Platoon, Company C, FAST, MCSFR. “The training is good, but it is stressful at times with the situations that are thrown at you.” The Marines will continue to conduct pre-deployment training over the next four months before deploying to Bahrain to continue the mission of providing security in foreign countries.

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Sgt. Jean Saraka, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Support Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, treats a simulated casualty after opposing forces ambushed the convoy during training aboard the Naval Expeditionary Combat Center, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., Aug. 31, 2016. The Marines conducted convoy operations training to sharpen their skills when faced with real-world scenarios such as improvised explosive device threats and road block ambushes. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Sgt. Jean Saraka, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Support Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, treats a simulated casualty after opposing forces ambushed the convoy during training aboard the Naval Expeditionary Combat Center, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., Aug. 31, 2016. The Marines conducted convoy operations training to sharpen their skills when faced with real-world scenarios such as improvised explosive device threats and road block ambushes. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Lance Cpl. Timothy Blackburn (middle), Fleet Anti-Terrorism Support Team, Marine Corps Force Security Regiment instructs members of his squad on where they need to post security during convoy operations aboard Naval Expeditionary Combat Center, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Yorktown, Va., Aug. 31, 2016. The Marines conducted convoy operations to escort a role player acting as an ambassador. During the training the Marines had to post security to prevent opposing forces from executing a successful ambush and defeat the threat of improvised explosive devices. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Timothy Blackburn (middle), Fleet Anti-Terrorism Support Team, Marine Corps Force Security Regiment instructs members of his squad on where they need to post security during convoy operations aboard Naval Expeditionary Combat Center, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Yorktown, Va., Aug. 31, 2016. The Marines conducted convoy operations to escort a role player acting as an ambassador. During the training the Marines had to post security to prevent opposing forces from executing a successful ambush and defeat the threat of improvised explosive devices. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Sgt. Maj. Adam J. Moore, Headquarters and Service Battalion sergeant major, speaks to Corporal’s Course 3-16 during their graduation ceremony at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Va., Aug. 26. Over the course of three weeks the Marines learned what it takes to become successful small-unit leaders and were mentally and physically challenged during the course. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Sgt. Maj. Adam J. Moore, Headquarters and Service Battalion sergeant major, speaks to Corporal’s Course 3-16 during their graduation ceremony at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Va., Aug. 26. Over the course of three weeks the Marines learned what it takes to become successful small-unit leaders and were mentally and physically challenged during the course. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Gunnery Sgt. Michael Zacniewski, Marine Air-Ground Task Force deployment planning and execution chief, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, performs an elbow strike during a physical training session hosted by Headquarters and Service Battalion at Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park, Norfolk, Va., on Aug. 18, 2016. The battalion PT session consisted of high-intensity exercises focusing on team-building workouts, Combat Fitness Test preparation and Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Michael Zacniewski, Marine Air-Ground Task Force deployment planning and execution chief, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, performs an elbow strike during a physical training session hosted by Headquarters and Service Battalion at Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park, Norfolk, Va., on Aug. 18, 2016. The battalion PT session consisted of high-intensity exercises focusing on team-building workouts, Combat Fitness Test preparation and Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Lance Cpl. Mitchell Truex, left, and Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Slaney recite the Noncommissioned Officer's Creed in front of the students of Corporal's Course 3-16, aboard Camp Allen, Va., Aug. 18, 2016. Truex and Slaney were selected by their units to attend the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command Corporal’s Course 3-16 to develop leadership skills and responsibilities of NCOs. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Mitchell Truex, left, and Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Slaney recite the Noncommissioned Officer's Creed in front of the students of Corporal's Course 3-16, aboard Camp Allen, Va., Aug. 18, 2016. Truex and Slaney were selected by their units to attend the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command Corporal’s Course 3-16 to develop leadership skills and responsibilities of NCOs. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Cpl. Ethan Mawhinney, the top male competitor of the Tactical Athlete Championship, holds his trophy up during an awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 18. The competition was a part of the Marine Corps’ High Intensity Tactical Training program and tested the strengths and abilities of Marines from different installations around the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)

Cpl. Ethan Mawhinney, the top male competitor of the Tactical Athlete Championship, holds his trophy up during an awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 18. The competition was a part of the Marine Corps’ High Intensity Tactical Training program and tested the strengths and abilities of Marines from different installations around the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen

Cpl. Justin Hale, 5th Plt., Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-Terrorism Support Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, posts security during Tartan Eagle 16 Close-Quarters Battle training at the Northumbria Tactical Training Center in Northumbria, England, July 25, 2016. The CQB portion of Tartan Eagle allowed Marines and sailors to integrate with their British counterparts from 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines and exchange tactics while also learning new tactics. Tartan Eagle is an annual training event that began in 1994. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/Released)

Cpl. Justin Hale, 5th Plt., Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-Terrorism Support Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, posts security during Tartan Eagle 16 Close-Quarters Battle training at the Northumbria Tactical Training Center in Northumbria, England, July 25, 2016. The CQB portion of Tartan Eagle allowed Marines and sailors to integrate with their British counterparts from 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines and exchange tactics while also learning new tactics. Tartan Eagle is an annual training event that began in 1994. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Cpl. Timothy Bishop, 5th Plt., Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-Terrorism Support Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, applies breaching techniques during Tartan Eagle 16 Close-Quarters Battle training simulation at the Northumbria Tactical Training Center, in Northumbria, England, July 26, 2016. The CQB portion of Tartan Eagle allowed Marines and sailors to integrate with their British counterparts from 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marine and exchange tactics while also learning new tactics. The exercise allowed for the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures in the security of strategic assets. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/Released)

Cpl. Timothy Bishop, 5th Plt., Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-Terrorism Support Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, applies breaching techniques during Tartan Eagle 16 Close-Quarters Battle training simulation at the Northumbria Tactical Training Center, in Northumbria, England, July 26, 2016. The CQB portion of Tartan Eagle allowed Marines and sailors to integrate with their British counterparts from 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marine and exchange tactics while also learning new tactics. The exercise allowed for the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures in the security of strategic assets. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Cpl. Micah Shaw, a member of 5th Plt., Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-Terrorism Support Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, provides security as a Royal Commando prepares to enter a room during Tartan Eagle 16 at the Northumbria Tactical Training Center in Northumbria, England, July 25, 2016. Tartan Eagle is an annual training event that began in 1994. The CQB portion of Tartan Eagle allowed Marines and sailors to integrate with their British counterparts and exchange tactics while also learning new tactics. Marines and sailors trained with the 43 Command Fleet Protection Group Royal Marine commandos to exchange best security and training practices and to foster good relations between the two commands. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/Released)

Cpl. Micah Shaw, a member of 5th Plt., Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-Terrorism Support Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, provides security as a Royal Commando prepares to enter a room during Tartan Eagle 16 at the Northumbria Tactical Training Center in Northumbria, England, July 25, 2016. Tartan Eagle is an annual training event that began in 1994. The CQB portion of Tartan Eagle allowed Marines and sailors to integrate with their British counterparts and exchange tactics while also learning new tactics. Marines and sailors trained with the 43 Command Fleet Protection Group Royal Marine commandos to exchange best security and training practices and to foster good relations between the two commands. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon