Marines become small-boat coxswains [Image 10 of 18]

OKINAWA, JAPAN

05.23.2012

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erik Brooks 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Students of the coxswain course maneuver on the ocean to familiarize themselves with the combat
rubber raiding craft at White Beach Naval Facility May 23. Coxswain training is important because
it allows the delivery of Marines swiftly and safely to landing zones such as beaches.

• Date Taken: 05.23.2012
• Date Posted: 06.01.2012 03:28
• Photo ID: 591926
• VIRIN: 120525-M-TF033-023
• Resolution: 5616x3744
• Size: 12.22 MB
• Location: OKINAWA, JP