U.S Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 hone aerial machine gun skills [Image 5 of 11]

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07.29.2016

Photo by Cpl. Danielle Rodrigues 

Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-363, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, fires an MV-22 Osprey’s belly-mounted defense weapon system during aerial gunnery training over the Arabian Gulf, July 27, 2016. The DWS is a remote-controlled 7.62 millimeter mini-gun capable of rotating 360 degrees, firing 3,000 rounds per minute and providing fire suppression effective up to 1,500 meters. The squadron provides SPMAGTF-CR-CC with assault support, as well as transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment during expeditionary, joint or combined operations. SPMAGTF – CR – CC is a self-sustaining expeditionary unit, designed to provide a broad range of crisis response capabilities throughout the Central Command area of responsibility, using organic aviation, logistical, and ground combat assets, to include embassy reinforcement and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel. (Photo by Cpl. Danielle Rodrigues)

• Date Taken: 07.29.2016
• Date Posted: 08.15.2016 06:29
• Photo ID: 2784262
• VIRIN: 160729-M-UQ759-873
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• Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)