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    Three military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are operating what appears to be a mortar system within a fortified compound. One soldier is in the process of loading a round into the mortar tube while another holds documents, likely fire mission data. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or combat outpost, identifiable by the HESCO barrier walls in the background.

    COMBAT OUTPOST OUELLETTE, AFGHANISTAN

    03.06.2011

    Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bryce Piper 

    26th Marine Expeditionary Unit     

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Liji Sui, Sgt. Richard West and Lance Cpl. Kirby Salmans, all with Battery F, Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Regimental Combat Team 8, prepare to fire a 120mm Mortar at Combat Outpost Ouellette, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 6. This was the first field-firing using the new Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System's Ballistic Computer-11 software, which computes all required artillery data, including meteorological, muzzle velocity, specifics to the 120mm Mortar and other data. Elements of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed to Afghanistan to provide regional security in Helmand province in support of the International Security Assistance Force.

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    Date Taken: 03.06.2011
    Date Posted: 03.16.2011 05:51
    Photo ID: 378019
    VIRIN: 110306-M-SB982-014
    Resolution: 4080x2720
    Size: 999.97 KB
    Location: COMBAT OUTPOST OUELLETTE, AF
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    Downloads: 12

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    Three military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are operating what appears to be a mortar system within a fortified compound. One soldier is in the process of loading a round into the mortar tube while another holds documents, likely fire mission data. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or combat outpost, identifiable by the HESCO barrier walls in the background.
    The image shows military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms operating a wheeled mortar system that is actively firing, evidenced by the muzzle blast flame visible at the top of the barrel. The soldiers are positioned within a fortified compound surrounded by HESCO barriers filled with earth. Multiple personnel are present, with some observing and others appearing to manage fire control documentation.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear stands beside a wheeled mortar system at the moment of firing, with a visible muzzle blast and flame erupting from the barrel. The setting appears to be a forward operating base in an arid, desert environment, likely Afghanistan based on the terrain and MARPAT camouflage uniform. The image captures a live fire artillery operation in a combat or training context.
    A soldier in desert camouflage uniform and helmet operates a wheeled mortar system that has just been fired, as evidenced by the visible flame and smoke plume rising from the barrel. The setting appears to be an arid, dusty forward operating base or firing position. Ammunition crates and additional equipment are visible in the background.
    A military artillery piece, appearing to be an M119 howitzer or similar towed light artillery, is captured mid-fire with a large muzzle blast and flame visible. A soldier in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) with helmet and eye protection stands nearby. The setting appears to be a forward operating base in an arid, mountainous region consistent with Afghanistan.
    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are operating towed mortar systems within a fortified compound. Multiple crews are working on what appear to be M327 or similar towed mortars arranged in a battery line. The setting appears to be a forward operating base in an arid environment, indicated by the HESCO barrier walls and sandy terrain.

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