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    Fire Direction Center provides data during Exercise Desert Scimitar [Image 8 of 9]

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    A military personnel in camouflage uniform is studying a large map or chart on a table under red light conditions at night. The soldier is wearing a headlamp emitting red light, which is a tactical technique used to preserve night vision while allowing map reading. The scene suggests a nighttime operational planning or navigation activity.

    MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    05.02.2013

    Photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan 

    1st Marine Division

    Second Lt. Pascual Eley, a fire directions officer serving with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and a native of Fullerton, Calif., helps members of the fire direction center convert target data into firing commands for the gunline during Exercise Desert Scimitar, a combined-arms, live-fire training exercise here, May 2, 2013. The FDC's job is to take the information given to them by forward observers and compute how wind, air pressure, temperature, humidity and other weather conditions will affect an artillery round while airborne.

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    Date Taken: 05.02.2013
    Date Posted: 05.06.2013 23:41
    Photo ID: 924516
    VIRIN: 130502-M-OM885-315
    Resolution: 3456x2304
    Size: 1.93 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US
    Hometown: FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) uniform is leaning over a tactical map and writing on a notepad. The soldier appears to be conducting map reconnaissance or recording coordinates/notes at what appears to be a field command post. The setting suggests an active operational environment, likely in an arid region.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform and tactical vest is seated at a field table, writing in a binder with printed forms or logs. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or field command post, indicated by the tent/tarp structure and improvised workspace. Additional personnel and field supplies are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant named Martinez from 2/11 USMC is using a handheld radio/walkie-talkie, appearing to be in communication. He is wearing desert MARPAT camouflage utilities, a tan plate carrier/body armor vest, and has tactical sunglasses pushed up on his forehead. The setting appears to be inside a tent or temporary shelter in a desert environment.
    A young male military personnel wearing USMC MARPAT desert camouflage uniform is examining a ruggedized tablet or handheld electronic device. He appears to be in or near a military vehicle, with additional equipment and a laptop visible in the background. The image captures a field operations or communications context.
    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are reviewing documents in front of a large tactical operations board. The board contains multiple sections including Location Data, Range Status, Priority Target/FPF, MEDEVAC Procedures, and Morning Report fields. One soldier is holding a notebook while both appear to be cross-referencing information on the board.
    A young male service member in camouflage uniform is closely examining a large wall chart or board covered with printed text and blue markings. He appears focused and is pointing at or touching the board with one hand. The setting appears to be a military operations or planning environment.
    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms and tactical vests are holding up a dark tarp or tent flap with both arms raised overhead. The scene is photographed at night, with the soldiers appearing to be assembling or maintaining a field shelter structure. Both individuals are wearing headlamps and body armor consistent with U.S. Marine Corps desert MARPAT pattern uniforms.
    A military personnel in camouflage uniform is studying a large map or chart on a table under red light conditions at night. The soldier is wearing a headlamp emitting red light, which is a tactical technique used to preserve night vision while allowing map reading. The scene suggests a nighttime operational planning or navigation activity.
    A military personnel in camouflage uniform is conducting nighttime map reading or navigation planning under red light illumination. The soldier is leaning over a surface with maps or documents spread out, using a red-filtered headlamp to preserve night vision. The scene is characteristic of tactical field operations conducted after dark.

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