CLB-31 Marines refine noncombatant evacuation capabilities during CERTEX [Image 7 of 20]

SHOALWATER BAY, QLD, AUSTRALIA

08.12.2017

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue    

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

Sgt. Antonio Jimenez, a field radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, records evacuee role players’ information at a processing point during a noncombatant evacuation operation as part of Certification Exercise in Raspberry Creek, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, Aug. 12, 2017. During CERTEX, Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, the Logistics Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, trained to provide security and life-saving support for noncombatants during possible real-world operations. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 are conducting CERTEX, the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensures readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU partners with PHIBRON 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

• Date Taken: 08.12.2017
• Date Posted: 08.16.2017 23:17
• Photo ID: 3669006
• VIRIN: 170812-M-GE751-101
• Resolution: 2285x1523
• Size: 205.57 KB
• Location: SHOALWATER BAY, QLD, AU