Images: Surf qualification brings Marines back to amphibious roots [Image 5 of 5]
Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Lujano
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Marines wait with their assault amphibious vehicles during surf qualification off the coast of Oura Wan Beach at Camp Schwab Oct. 30. The qualification is required to guarantee the Marines are competent swimmers in the event they have to abandon their vehicle and get back to land. Participants in the qualification are with Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Engineer Company and Assault Amphibious Vehicle Company, all part of Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, which is currently assigned to 4th Marines, also participated.
Date Taken:10.30.2012
Date Posted:11.08.2012 01:40
Photo ID:778078
VIRIN:121030-M-SO590-592
Resolution:4368x2912
Size:3.57 MB
Location:CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, JP
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