US and Japanese forces share marksmanship skills during Orient Shield 14 [Image 1 of 3]

CAMP CHITOSE, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

10.24.2014

Photo by Frank A Cagnina 

138th Public Affairs Detachment

U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. become familiar with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force tactical equipment during close quarter marksmanship training, here Oct. 24. Close quarters marksmanship pairs soldiers together to train in a live fire exercise in a confined space. CQM is a key fighting skill, though it may seem easier as the distance is shorter there are a number of other factors that must be considered for success in this type of engagement. Members of the JGSDF put on a demonstration for their U.S. Army counterparts to showcase their weapon and movement skills during Orient Shield 14. Orient Shield 14 brings together the 2nd SBCT, 2nd Inf. Div. from JBLM and JGSDF members from the 11th Infantry Regiment, 7th Armor Division, Northern Army for combined light infantry, squad-level and urban assault training.

• Date Taken: 10.24.2014
• Date Posted: 10.25.2014 04:56
• Photo ID: 1628504
• VIRIN: 141024-Z-AT270-007
• Resolution: 3000x2400
• Size: 3.34 MB
• Location: CAMP CHITOSE, HOKKAIDO, JP