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    A group of military personnel in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms are participating in what appears to be a jungle survival training exercise, holding curved roots or branches over their open mouths. Observers in both camouflage and olive drab flight suits stand in the background watching the activity. This appears to be a documented field training event, likely involving consumption of water or nutrients extracted from jungle vegetation.

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    02.17.2017

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Markus Castaneda 

    AFN Pacific

    CAMP BANCHAN KREM, Thailand (Feb. 17, 2017) – U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines test out edible roots found in the jungles of Thailand during a jungle survival training as part of Cobra Gold 2017. Cobra Gold, in its 36th iteration, is the largest Theater Security Cooperation exercise in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. This year’s focus is to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together a robust multinational force to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda/Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.17.2017
    Date Posted: 02.17.2017 07:39
    Photo ID: 3172852
    VIRIN: 170217-N-WI365-368
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 5.26 MB
    Location: TH
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    A Thai military soldier in camouflage uniform crouches close to two hooded cobras on a dirt ground, appearing to demonstrate snake handling. The scene is surrounded by other military personnel observing the demonstration, suggesting a jungle survival training exercise. The setting appears to be an outdoor training area with food and supplies visible in the background.
    A large spread of tropical fruits, vegetables, and wild edible plants is displayed on a bamboo mat or woven surface. In the blurred background, individuals wearing military camouflage uniforms are visible, suggesting this may be a survival training or jungle warfare exercise demonstrating edible flora. The display includes a wide variety of raw, unprocessed natural food sources.
    A military instructor in camouflage uniform and green beret, accompanied by a civilian interpreter in a blue polo shirt, addresses a group of soldiers seated with their backs to the camera. The setting appears to be an outdoor jungle survival or foraging instruction session, with a table displaying various tropical fruits, coconuts, and large leaves. The audience soldiers are wearing US Marine Corps digital camouflage uniforms, suggesting a joint or multinational training exercise.
    A group of military personnel in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms are participating in what appears to be a jungle survival training exercise, holding curved roots or branches over their open mouths. Observers in both camouflage and olive drab flight suits stand in the background watching the activity. This appears to be a documented field training event, likely involving consumption of water or nutrients extracted from jungle vegetation.
    A large group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered outdoors, seated and standing in a semicircle around two instructors presenting a display of tropical plants, vegetables, and fruits laid out on bamboo/metal tables. The setting appears to be a jungle survival or field craft training session, likely in Southeast Asia based on the vegetation, architecture, and tropical environment. Two instructors — one in military camouflage and one in civilian blue clothing — appear to be conducting a briefing on edible plants and food sources.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform is seated outdoors near a body of water, working with what appears to be fish and other food items on a bamboo frame structure. The setting suggests a field survival training exercise, with improvised bamboo shelving or drying racks constructed from natural materials. At least one other soldier in camouflage is visible in the background to the right.
    A Thai military instructor is conducting a jungle survival training exercise with what appears to be U.S. Marines in camouflage uniforms. The Thai soldier, identifiable by the Thai flag patch on his sleeve, is holding a snake and feeding or demonstrating snake blood consumption to a Marine. This type of training is consistent with joint military exercises such as 'Cobra Gold,' which are conducted between U.S. and Thai armed forces.

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