MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S., MEXICAN FORCES TO CONDUCT URBAN TRAINING

Photo By Staff Sgt. Robert Gavaldon | 180628-M-PG096-1065 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 28, 2018) Marines assigned to Task Force Mexico tactically exit an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during air-to-ground helicopter training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 28, 2018. The training is a crucial part of ensuring the safety, proficiency and speed of the multilateral air-ground team. Marines training with partner nations from around the world enhances prowess. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly-capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert G. Gavaldon)  

CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES

06.29.2018

Story by 2nd Lt. Cameron Edinburgh 

15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – U.S. and Mexican Marines will conduct operations in urban terrain and non-combatant evacuation skills July 9, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. aboard Camp Pendleton during Rim of the Pacific exercise.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and Mexican forces will train side-by-side to improve their ability to fight in urban terrain, while furthering relationships with their international partners. The training serves as a culminating event for the forces after weeks of rehearsals and reviewing tactics, techniques and procedures.

This training will take place at the Infantry Immersion Trainer, or IIT, in the San Mateo area of Camp Pendleton. The IIT provides a state-of-the-art training facility for hyper-realistic practical application of tactical skills and decision-making in an immersive, scenario-based training environment.

Media interested in covering the training on July 9 should contact the 15th MEU Communication Strategy and Operations Deputy Director, 2nd Lt. Cameron Edinburgh, at [e-mail], 760-763-4503.
Deadline for RSVPs is July 8 at 12 p.m. Coordinating instructions for link-up and escort will be provided to participating media via follow-up email.

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• Date Taken: 06.29.2018
• Date Posted: 06.29.2018 20:36
• Story ID: 282934
• Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CA, US