Communication Is Key

Photo By Lance Cpl. Jeremy Laboy | U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler Gustis, a satellite communication operator with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command 19.1, stands by a ground antenna transmit and receiver satellite during a command post exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 11, 2018. The CPX focused on developing a fully functional command and control center capable of providing crisis response to forward units within a six-hour window. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremy Laboy)  

OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

09.12.2018

Story by Cpl. Jeremy Laboy 

15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

"There are a lot of elements to remember when setting up communications; if any of the variables are off, it can make or break your connection. CPX, (Command Post Exercise) helps us get familiarized with our equipment and hammer out the bugs with hands-on training and live scenarios. When we deploy, we will not only have the knowledge but also, the experience to provide communication to the forwarding units."
"The most rewarding part of my job is troubleshooting a piece of equipment, figuring out the issue and solving the problem.“
- Cpl. Tyler Gustis, Satellite Communication Operator with SPMAGTF-CC-CR 19.1

• Date Taken: 09.12.2018
• Date Posted: 09.13.2018 01:15
• Story ID: 292441
• Location: OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA, US