YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 8, 2023) – Operations Specialist 3rd Class, from El Paso, Texas, assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), performs a baton strike after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum during a security reaction force basic (SRF-B) course at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, March 8, 2023. SRF-B is a three-week course that teaches rules and regulations as an armed watch stander and provides Sailors with proper weapons familiarization, tactical maneuvers and the proper use of deadly force. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Charlotte Duran)
Date Taken: | 03.08.2023 |
Date Posted: | 03.31.2023 00:03 |
Photo ID: | 7676529 |
VIRIN: | 230308-N-EY348-1002 |
Resolution: | 3418x2275 |
Size: | 422 KB |
Location: | JP |
Web Views: | 36 |
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