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    India Battery shoots direct-fire in Republic Of Korea [Image 1 of 9]

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    Military personnel in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are operating a towed howitzer artillery piece that is actively firing, with visible muzzle blast, flame, and smoke emanating from the barrel. The soldiers are wearing tactical vests and helmets, with one covering his ear from the blast concussion. The setting appears to be a training exercise in a mountainous, green terrain under overcast skies.

    RODRIGUEZ LIVE-FIRE COMPLEX, SOUTH KOREA

    08.21.2013

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Artillerymen direct fire an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 21 as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. For artillerymen, direct fire is used when the enemy comes within 2000 meters of the battery’s location. It no longer requires coordinates to plot and engage, but relies on the accuracy of the artilleryman looking through the gun’s sights. The artillerymen are with Battery I, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

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    Date Taken: 08.21.2013
    Date Posted: 08.27.2013 03:28
    Photo ID: 1003443
    VIRIN: 130821-M-FD301-115
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 1.8 MB
    Location: RODRIGUEZ LIVE-FIRE COMPLEX, KR
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    Military personnel in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are operating a towed howitzer artillery piece that is actively firing, with visible muzzle blast, flame, and smoke emanating from the barrel. The soldiers are wearing tactical vests and helmets, with one covering his ear from the blast concussion. The setting appears to be a training exercise in a mountainous, green terrain under overcast skies.
    A military artillery crew in desert camouflage uniforms operates what appears to be an M777 howitzer or similar towed artillery piece in a field training exercise. Smoke is visible both near the gun position and on the distant hillside, indicating a recent or ongoing firing sequence. The setting appears to be a military training range with mountainous terrain in the background.
    The image shows the muzzle end of what appears to be a large artillery piece or howitzer at the moment of firing. A large cloud of white propellant gas and smoke is being expelled laterally from the muzzle brake, indicating the weapon has just been discharged. The close-up perspective provides a dramatic view of the discharge gases expanding outward from the barrel.
    The image shows multiple U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms and combat helmets working together to maneuver what appears to be an artillery piece or large-caliber weapon system. The soldiers are exerting significant physical effort, pushing or repositioning the equipment in a grassy field environment. One visible name tape reads 'CARRASCO' on one of the Marines.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT digital camouflage uniform and helmet is handling multiple artillery rounds arranged upright in a field setting. The soldier appears to be inspecting or preparing the fuzes on top of the projectiles. The setting appears to be a training exercise or pre-fire preparation at an outdoor range.
    Military personnel are conducting an artillery field exercise in a green valley with mountainous terrain in the background. Two military trucks are positioned in the field alongside what appears to be a towed howitzer artillery piece, with multiple soldiers working around the equipment. Rows of artillery shells are visibly staged on the ground near the vehicles.
    The image shows a group of military personnel, identifiable as U.S. Marines based on their distinctive MARPAT camouflage uniforms, operating what appears to be an artillery piece or howitzer in a field environment. One Marine on the right is carrying a large artillery round/projectile. A military truck is visible in the background, and the setting appears to be a training exercise or operational deployment in a tropical or subtropical region.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT desert camouflage uniform and combat helmet is operating what appears to be an artillery piece sighting/aiming device. The foreground Marine is adjusting optics on a field artillery system, with at least one additional Marine visible in the background performing similar tasks. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training or operational environment with military vehicles visible in the background.
    A crew of U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms operates what appears to be an M777 lightweight howitzer artillery piece in a field setting with mountainous terrain in the background. Smoke is visible around the breech area, suggesting the weapon has recently been fired or is in the process of being operated. The crew is actively engaged in artillery drill or live-fire exercise procedures.

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