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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marines with Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27 created a line of communication that spanned six miles during a training exercise here, from Sept. 10-14.
In the past, other units helped out by providing security for the training site, but this time was different.
This evolution challenged the Marines to take charge of their own security element and conduct patrols, while others established communications between two sites.
“Having this training gives these Marines a deeper thought process on how they should be trained,” said 1st Lt. Justus Philibert, the officer in charge of the sites. “This gives the Marines the military occupational specialty training needed and reminds them every Marine is a rifleman.”
The training served as a refresher for some, but for the newer Marines this was their first time handling the equipment in a simulated deployed environment.
“The field training is to make sure Marines are familiar with the gear and learn more about their job, “ said Cpl. Charles E. Floyd, Jr., an electrician with the company. “I have been doing this for so long it is like riding a bike.”
Floyd’s job was to provide electricity for the troops by setting up a mobile electric power distribution system, which is capable of providing enough electricity to support a small city block.
“If I do not do my job well, then the communication Marines can’t do theirs,” said Floyd. “If everyone doesn’t do their specific job then everything fails.”
The week-long training exercise required new levels of teamwork while challenging the Marines to perform missions their commands may require of them in the future.
| Date Taken: | 09.11.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 09.13.2012 13:09 |
| Story ID: | 94671 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, US |
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