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No matter the clime or place, Marines are known for their ability to accomplish a mission even through the harshest of terrains, and so are their vehicles. Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion tested the amphibious capabilities of their light armored vehicles during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 8, 2017.
The LAV-25A2 is a land vehicle that knows no limits. Along with the ability to navigate through water, it is fitted with a 360 degree traversing turret and the ability to mount a variety of weapons.
"LAVs are proficient in traversing rough terrain and overcoming obstacles quickly, while providing precise intelligence to the rear to safely navigate the terrain when moving up the battlefield," said Cpl. Christopher Wesoly, a machine gunner with 2nd LAR. "LAVs are one of the most proficient assets in the Marine Corps, capable of covering land and water swiftly."
During this exercise, Marines became comfortable driving their vehicles in the water.
“It’s a scary concept for Marines to take a vehicle that they drive on roads every day and tell them to drive it into the water and swim across a river,” said 1st Lt. Noah Andersen, a platoon commander with 2nd LAR. “Training Marines to be able to swim their LAVs brings a unique skill set to the fight and to the mission, furthering the effectiveness of the Marine Corps.”
Without LAVs, the ability to patrol would be drastically longer or hinder a unit’s ability to complete their mission due entirely due to non-traversable terrain.
“Whether we have a platoon or a battalion, we bring the fight to [the enemy] and can accomplish any mission we’ve been assigned,” said Andersen.
| Date Taken: | 06.08.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 06.14.2017 14:04 |
| Story ID: | 237862 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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