UNITAS 2022: Forward Arming and Refueling Point Operations [Image 31 of 35]

SANTA CRUZ AIR FORCE BASE, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

09.06.2022

Photo by 1st Lt. Mark Andries 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South

Brazilian and U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 772, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct a forward arming and refueling point operation at Santa Cruz Air Force Base, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. A FARP is a point of operation used for fueling and rearming an aircraft outside of a forward operating base. UNITAS trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious, and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating navy and marine forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Mark L. Andries)

• Date Taken: 09.06.2022
• Date Posted: 09.10.2022 16:11
• Photo ID: 7407453
• VIRIN: 220906-M-TT571-2481
• Resolution: 5760x3840
• Size: 12.7 MB
• Location: SANTA CRUZ AIR FORCE BASE, RIO DE JANEIRO, BR