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    Marines fire away Desert Fire Exercise 2012

    CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    05.09.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Crilly 

    1st Marine Division

    Fuses are emplaced on artillery rounds in preparation for a firing mission during Desert Fire Exercise 2012 here, May 9. With every firing mission, the Marines on the gun line are give the type of round and corresponding fuse by the fire direction control center to ensure that their rounds have the desired effect. During the 11-day exercise, 11th Marine Regiment developed and sustained their ability to plan and execute artillery fires in support of maneuver, fire support coordination and counter fires within an offensive scenario.

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    Date Taken: 05.09.2012
    Date Posted: 05.16.2012 11:29
    Photo ID: 581216
    VIRIN: 120509-M-VI905-166
    Resolution: 3456x5184
    Size: 5.44 MB
    Location: CALIFORNIA, US

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