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    Coast Guard’s presence crucial to maritime security [Image 3 of 6]

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    A military or law enforcement operator is positioned in an airborne helicopter over open water, aiming a large-caliber semi-automatic sniper rifle. The shooter is wearing a flight helmet with visor and tactical gloves while operating from what appears to be an open helicopter door or bay. The ocean surface is visible below, suggesting a maritime interdiction or aerial overwatch operation.

    MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    04.15.2011

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    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego           

    A precision marksman-aerial with the Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Team, home based at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, prepares to engage a target in a required training exercise on his Barrett .50 sniper rifle. The marksmen follow the aerial use of force when trying to stop a go-fast vessel during a mission. Aerial use of force consists of first firing warning rounds then escalating to shooting out the engine if the vessel refuses to cooperate.

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    Date Taken: 04.15.2011
    Date Posted: 04.18.2011 11:21
    Photo ID: 391107
    VIRIN: 110415-G-1234A-002
    Resolution: 1280x960
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    Location: MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A tactical operator in full gear is descending a rope from an elevated platform, performing what appears to be a fast-rope or rappelling training exercise. A second person in an olive-green flight suit and helmet observes from the platform above. The setting appears to be a training tower or facility under clear blue skies.
    An aerial photograph shows a law enforcement or military interdiction operation at sea. A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) carrying multiple personnel in tactical gear is alongside a low-profile semi-submersible vessel, commonly used for drug smuggling. At least one person in a red life vest is visible in the water near the semi-submersible.
    A military or law enforcement operator is positioned in an airborne helicopter over open water, aiming a large-caliber semi-automatic sniper rifle. The shooter is wearing a flight helmet with visor and tactical gloves while operating from what appears to be an open helicopter door or bay. The ocean surface is visible below, suggesting a maritime interdiction or aerial overwatch operation.
    A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat (hull number 87350) is underway at high speed on a body of water in front of an urban skyline. A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter, painted in the distinctive orange and white livery, is hovering nearby with a person rappelling or being hoisted on a cable. This appears to be a search-and-rescue training exercise or demonstration.
    The image shows two rectangular packages wrapped in blue tape/plastic being held by gloved hands over a green metal surface. One package remains intact while the other has been partially opened, revealing cardboard inner packaging. This appears to be a law enforcement evidence documentation photograph.
    A group of approximately 13 armed personnel pose for a group photo on what appears to be a ship's deck or helipad in front of a military/law enforcement helicopter. The individuals are wearing tactical gear, body armor, and sunglasses, with at least two personnel in olive/flight suits and others in dark uniforms. At least one uniform patch visible appears to read 'USCG' (United States Coast Guard).

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