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    Philippine, U.S. Marines execute demolition training [Image 3 of 5]

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    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is lying prone on muddy ground while positioning a Claymore antipersonnel mine. The device clearly displays the embossed text 'FRONT TOWARD ENEMY' on its face. This appears to be a training exercise based on the controlled setting and deliberate positioning.

    CROW VALLEY, PHILIPPINES

    10.02.2015

    Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains 

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mitchell Kokoruda places a claymore mine during demolition training at Crow Valley, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2015. The Philippine Marines and the U.S. Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted the side-by-side training as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015, a bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy forces. PHIBLEX focuses on strengthening the relationship between the two nations across a range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.02.2015
    Date Posted: 10.03.2015 23:56
    Photo ID: 2209868
    VIRIN: 151002-M-WM612-118
    Resolution: 2448x3264
    Size: 1.19 MB
    Location: CROW VALLEY, PH
    Web Views: 99
    Downloads: 18

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    Two or more military personnel in digital camouflage uniforms are crouched over a wet surface, working together on what appears to be a field repair or construction task using tape (visibly branded '3M') and a rigid object. The soldiers are wearing two distinct camouflage patterns, suggesting a joint or combined training exercise. The setting appears to be an outdoor field environment with muddy, wet ground.
    Several military personnel in different camouflage uniforms are working together in wet, rainy field conditions. They appear to be applying tape to a dark tarpaulin or plastic sheeting on the ground. The presence of at least two distinct camouflage patterns suggests a joint or multinational military exercise.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is lying prone on muddy ground while positioning a Claymore antipersonnel mine. The device clearly displays the embossed text 'FRONT TOWARD ENEMY' on its face. This appears to be a training exercise based on the controlled setting and deliberate positioning.
    A U.S. Marine in digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniform and combat helmet is prone on the ground, carefully positioning a Claymore antipersonnel mine during what appears to be a training exercise. The green mine prominently displays the embossed text 'FRONT TOWARD ENEMY,' which is the iconic safety/orientation marking on the M18A1 Claymore mine. A second person in matching camouflage is assisting by steadying the device from the right side of the frame.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT camouflage uniform and combat helmet is working at ground level near a razor wire obstacle and a metal post. The Marine appears to be attaching or connecting wiring to a cylindrical wrapped object positioned against the post, consistent with a training exercise involving obstacle breaching or demolition familiarization. The setting is an outdoor grassy field under overcast conditions.

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