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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – U.S. Army Soldiers recently completed a dry-fire and live-fire training exercise at a Marine Corps range from Feb. 3-6. 2025.
The exercise, which took place at the Ulupa’u Crater Range, provided 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, Bravo Company, the ideal environment for team and squad-level drills with its expansive range, with its wide-open terrain.
“The Crater Range offers us a unique opportunity to train in a wide-open environment that simulates combat conditions,” said 1st Lt. Nicholas Abbinanti, the platoon commander for Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment. “It allows for critical squad-level live-fire exercises and enhances our operational readiness.”
The range's layout allowed Soldiers to conduct dry-fire and live-fire exercises in a dynamic setting, with drills designed to improve coordination, communication, and combat effectiveness under fire. The unit focused on squad maneuvers, including bounding overwatch, suppressive fire, and movement under live ammunition.
“Training here is crucial for improving our operational effectiveness and support time frame for Pacific pathways for rotation to Malaysia,” said Abbinanti. “The training emphasized teamwork and precise execution of infantry tactics, with soldiers also refining their marksmanship and proficiency with various weapon systems. The range’s diverse features allowed for both short and long-range engagements, helping soldiers adapt to varying combat scenarios.”
With the Crater Range providing the necessary space and support, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment concluded another successful training evolution, further enhancing their combat capabilities and maintaining the readiness needed to execute missions in the Indo-Pacific.
| Date Taken: | 02.07.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 03.05.2025 16:31 |
| Story ID: | 491926 |
| Location: | CAMP H.M. SMITH, HAWAII, US |
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