U.S. Marines training in Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, have been undergoing intensive field operations training to simulate real-world scenarios and prepare them for combat situations. This training also helps Marines to improve their proficiency in their respective roles.
The purpose of a field op is to give Marines hands-on experience of combat situations in a safe and controlled environment. The duration of a field op can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the scope of the operation. These exercises are conducted in various locations and environments and may involve multiple units working together.
“We do these about 3 to 4 times a year,” explained U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jake Kromer, a motor vehicle operator who is in charge of getting vehicles out to the site and ensuring all vehicles are functional. “What we’re doing today will prepare us for a full field op during our annual training. The last one was at Twentynine Palms, California. It could be 120 degrees in the desert or a snowy day like today, so we train in different climates.”
The Marines are training at Fort Indiantown Gap, which offers training opportunities to all service branches and many civil agencies. The facilities and terrain offer a realistic training environment for units to hold maneuvers. The Marines are occupying a hill which is the forward observing area, and they are using the M777 Howitzer, a 155mm artillery piece. The ammunition technician, U.S. Marine Pfc. Jevon Brown, said, “We see the rounds coming down, mark, and give confirmation where they hit. It is a long process setting everything up with lots of moving parts, we do a great deal of prior planning. We also train in other important areas, such as leadership, teamwork, and communication.”
The Marines in Fort Indiantown Gap are undergoing rigorous training, which is designed to prepare them for the challenges and rigors of combat situations. The training covers various aspects such as teamwork, leadership, and communication, all of which are crucial in real-world scenarios. The field op exercise is aimed at ensuring that the Marines are well-prepared to handle any combat situation, no matter where they are deployed.
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