Photo By Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | Sgt. Clifford F. Morley, improved movement target simulator non-commissioned officer...... read more read more
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CHERRY POINT, N.C. - When Marines report to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion at Cherry Point, they dedicate much time learning how to identify more than 100 types of aircraft.
Every week Sgt. Clifford F. Morley dedicates his day to helping Marines do just that.
As the improved movement target simulator noncommissioned officer, he is in charge of running the battalion’s simulator.
In the simulator, the Marines use inert training Stinger missiles to lock onto computer-generated targets. It adds realism for Marines becoming familiar with the Stinger missile, practicing aircraft identification, and shooting down enemy aircraft.
“We can’t do our mission if the Marines can’t quickly and accurately identify, target and shoot down the enemy, and that’s where the simulator plays a huge role,” said Morley.
He also trains the Marines to target and shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles.
A few times a year the Marines practice live fire exercises using remote-controlled planes and .50-caliber machineguns in a controlled environment.
“Being proficient at our job is of the utmost importance,” said Morley, a native of Toledo, Ohio. “I love having the privilege of training the Marines.”
| Date Taken: | 01.24.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 01.24.2013 10:12 |
| Story ID: | 100950 |
| Location: | CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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