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    11th MEU ADRD conducts VBSS training [Image 1 of 14]

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    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) marked '11MRB 1407' is alongside a large vessel, with military personnel conducting what appears to be a maritime boarding or transfer operation. Personnel in tactical gear are climbing or transferring between the RIB and the ship's deck, while observers in high-visibility vests monitor from above. The scene depicts a coordinated naval or coast guard boarding exercise or operation at sea.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    05.13.2021

    Photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio 

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2021) U.S. Marines and Sailors with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board a target vessel from a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise, May 13. Marines and Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th MEU are conducting routine training off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Cpl. Israel Chincio)

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    Date Taken: 05.13.2021
    Date Posted: 05.27.2021 15:27
    Photo ID: 6666404
    VIRIN: 210513-M-ET529-1019
    Resolution: 5000x4000
    Size: 2.93 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
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    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) marked '11MRB 1407' is alongside a large vessel, with military personnel conducting what appears to be a maritime boarding or transfer operation. Personnel in tactical gear are climbing or transferring between the RIB and the ship's deck, while observers in high-visibility vests monitor from above. The scene depicts a coordinated naval or coast guard boarding exercise or operation at sea.
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    Two military personnel are seated inside an open helicopter, looking outward over what appears to be a body of water or open sky. Both individuals are wearing flight helmets with visors and olive drab uniforms, and at least one is holding a rifle. A safety strap with a ratchet buckle is prominently visible in the foreground, anchored to the helicopter's interior.
    A military personnel is firing a rifle from the open door of a helicopter over a body of water. The shooter is wearing full tactical gear including a helmet, ballistic goggles, and camouflage uniform. Visible gun smoke indicates the weapon has been or is being discharged.
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    An aerial photograph shows a white cargo/utility vessel designated 'ATLS-970' underway on open blue water. A smaller rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with multiple personnel aboard is traveling alongside the port side of the larger vessel. The scene appears to depict a maritime boarding or escort operation.
    A military or law enforcement boarding operation is underway on open ocean, with armed personnel in tactical gear approaching and boarding a large cargo or container vessel from a rigid inflatable boat (RIB). Personnel in yellow high-visibility vests are visible on the deck of the larger vessel, suggesting coordination between boarding teams and vessel crew. The operation appears to be a maritime interdiction or visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) exercise or operation.
    A military or law enforcement boarding operation is underway, with personnel in tactical gear approaching and climbing aboard a large vessel from a rigid inflatable boat (RIB). One individual is visibly rappelling or climbing down the side of the ship's superstructure while others in high-visibility vests observe from the upper deck. The scene depicts a maritime interdiction or visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) exercise or operation.
    An aerial photograph shows a maritime boarding operation in progress, with armed personnel in tactical gear boarding a white cargo/merchant vessel from a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB). Personnel in high-visibility vests and tactical uniforms are visible on multiple deck levels of the vessel. An American flag is visible on the RHIB, suggesting this is a U.S. military or law enforcement interdiction operation.

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