Weapons familiarization [Image 8 of 10]

MOROCCO

03.30.2014

Photo by Member: 1149277 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

A U.S. Marine explains the functions of the M-203 grenade launcher to a Moroccan soldier prior to nonlethal weapons enforcement and escalation-of-force operations training during African Lion 14 in Tifnit training area, Morocco, March 30. Nonleathal weapons employment and escalation-of-force operations are an integral part of military operations to prevent the loss-of-life while maintaining civil disorder. During the evolution, Royal Moroccan Armed Forces soldiers, and U.S. military policemen from the Marines, Army and Air Force combined to refine a share their escalation-of-force tactics and procedures while building military partnerships and international friendships.

• Date Taken: 03.30.2014
• Date Posted: 03.31.2014 13:33
• Photo ID: 1209883
• VIRIN: 140330-M-PK171-277
• Resolution: 5229x3485
• Size: 2.45 MB
• Location: MA