Always Ready: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, US Forces sharpen base defense skills during Guard and Protect observation and exchange event [Image 12 of 16]

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN

10.07.2016

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Dugan 

Marine Corps Installations Pacific

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Imato translates instructions prior to a patrolling exercise during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 7 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The three-day event sharpened U.S. and JGSDF service members’ abilities to defend installations through the observation and exchange of tactical procedures and operational concepts. The training included patrolling, rules of engagement and vehicle search and seizure procedures.

• Date Taken: 10.07.2016
• Date Posted: 10.12.2016 19:20
• Photo ID: 2914265
• VIRIN: 161007-M-TA471-352
• Resolution: 5760x3840
• Size: 6.64 MB
• Location: CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JP