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    Exercise Tradewinds: Weapons training in Jamaica [Image 10 of 16]

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    A military briefing or instruction session is taking place outdoors, with a uniformed instructor addressing a mixed group of soldiers wearing two distinct camouflage patterns. The group appears to consist of U.S. Marines in MARPAT digital camouflage alongside soldiers in a different woodland camouflage pattern, suggesting a joint or combined training exercise. The setting appears to be a field training area with military tents visible in the background.

    JAMAICA

    06.24.2016

    Photo by Cpl. Justin Updegraff 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Lance Cpl. Jackson Clark, military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion teaches a class about how to load and operate the M32 grenade launcher during Exercise Tradewinds 2016, at Twickenham Park Gallery Range, Jamaica, June 24, 2016. Tradewinds is designed to conduct joint, combined and interagency participating nation capacity building focuses on increasing regional cooperation in complex multinational security operations and humanitarian assistance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin T. Updegraff/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.24.2016
    Date Posted: 06.25.2016 20:19
    Photo ID: 2689782
    VIRIN: 160624-M-TV331-059
    Resolution: 5760x3504
    Size: 4.88 MB
    Location: JM
    Web Views: 160
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    Two military personnel wearing Canadian Armed Forces uniforms and camouflage pattern (CADPAT) are conducting a tactical room-clearing or building-entry exercise. The lead soldier is aiming a rifle around a doorframe or wall corner in a low-ready/aimed position. Both individuals display Canadian flag patches on their shoulders, identifying them as members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
    The image shows military personnel in camouflage uniforms conducting what appears to be a tactical training exercise near a building. The lead soldier is aiming an M16-style rifle with a scope attachment around a building corner, while colleagues observe. At least one soldier wears a patch consistent with the Mexican flag, suggesting this may involve Mexican military forces, possibly in a joint training exercise.
    A military or law enforcement operator wearing 'MARINA' (Mexican Navy) labeled tactical gear is conducting close-quarters battle (CQB) training inside a building. The operator is engaging a paper shooting target affixed to a wall with yellow tape. This appears to be a controlled training exercise in a shoot house or urban operations training facility.
    The image shows a group of military personnel conducting a tactical building entry or clearing exercise. At least one operator has 'MARINA' (Mexican Navy) visible on their tactical vest, suggesting a joint training operation. Personnel are armed and stacked in formation near a doorway of a yellow building.
    A soldier in full combat gear is positioned outside a doorway, aiming a rifle toward the camera through an open door. The scene appears to be a military training exercise, with additional personnel visible in the background. The photograph is taken from inside a building looking outward through a doorframe.
    A military service member in full combat gear is conducting a room-clearing or building-entry drill, moving through a doorway with a rifle raised in a ready position. The individual is wearing MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage, a ballistic helmet with goggles, and tactical gloves. The setting appears to be an interior training facility with worn walls.
    A group of military or security personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting a tactical training exercise along a chain-link fence perimeter. The lead soldier is aiming a rifle while the others follow in a stacked formation behind him. All personnel are wearing yellow-tinted protective eyewear, suggesting a training or drill scenario.
    Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms and boonie hats are aiming rifles fitted with blue barrel attachments, likely training devices or blank-firing adapters, at an outdoor shooting range. The foreground soldier is out of focus while the background soldier is sharper, suggesting a depth-of-field photographic technique. The setting appears to be a military training range with tires used as range markers and sparse vegetation in the background.
    Two military personnel in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are engaged in a weapons training exercise. One soldier is aiming a rifle with a blue training barrel, while the other appears to be assisting with a magazine or equipment check. The setting appears to be an outdoor training range with sparse vegetation.
    A military briefing or instruction session is taking place outdoors, with a uniformed instructor addressing a mixed group of soldiers wearing two distinct camouflage patterns. The group appears to consist of U.S. Marines in MARPAT digital camouflage alongside soldiers in a different woodland camouflage pattern, suggesting a joint or combined training exercise. The setting appears to be a field training area with military tents visible in the background.
    The image shows military personnel on what appears to be a firing range or training exercise. The foreground soldier is in an aiming stance with a shotgun-style weapon, wearing camouflage uniform, protective eyewear, and orange ear protection. Additional soldiers are visible in the background also engaged in shooting activities.
    A soldier wearing a green beret and camouflage uniform is aiming a multi-shot grenade launcher (consistent with an M32 MGL) during what appears to be a live-fire training exercise. Smoke is visible in the background, suggesting a round has recently been discharged. A second soldier in different camouflage pattern is observing from the left side.
    A person wearing camouflage military uniform and a black digital watch is handling what appears to be an RPG-7 (rocket-propelled grenade launcher) mounted on a bipod. They appear to be applying or adjusting white tape or a white cap/cover to the weapon's sight or muzzle area. The setting appears to be an outdoor field or training area.
    Two military personnel in different camouflage uniforms are handling a multi-barrel grenade launcher, likely an M32 or similar rotary grenade launcher. One individual, identified by the name tape 'ELMORE,' is wearing USMC MARPAT digital camouflage, while the other wears a different woodland pattern. They appear to be loading or inspecting the weapon during a training exercise in an outdoor field environment.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform is handling what appears to be a multi-shot grenade launcher (likely an MGL or similar rotary grenade launcher) at an outdoor training range. The individual is wearing protective eyewear and ear protection, suggesting an active or post-firing training exercise. Orange safety cones are visible in the foreground, indicating a controlled range environment.
    A group of military personnel from at least two different nations are gathered in a huddle, appearing to review documents or receive a briefing. U.S. Marines in MARPAT digital camouflage are interacting with soldiers wearing Mexican Army uniforms, identifiable by Mexican flag patches. The setting appears to be an outdoor training or exercise area with vehicles and vegetation visible in the background.

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