Always Ready: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, US Forces sharpen base defense skills during Guard and Protect observation and exchange event [Image 2 of 16]

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN

10.06.2016

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Dugan 

Marine Corps Installations Pacific

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Marines stand in formation while receiving a class on the escalation of force during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 6 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The event was a three-day training evolution that allows U.S. service members and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members to observe each other’s tactical procedures and operations. The exchange included reinforcing troop movement, vehicle inspections, and the escalation of force.

• Date Taken: 10.06.2016
• Date Posted: 10.12.2016 19:23
• Photo ID: 2914241
• VIRIN: 161006-M-TA471-008
• Resolution: 5760x3840
• Size: 6.32 MB
• Location: CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JP