Photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.22.2014
Sgt. Matthew B. Johnston examines Marines’ knots following a timed knot tying drill as part of a month-long coxswains course July 22 at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan. Throughout the course the Marines learn how to operate a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft, read nautical charts, and tie knots used in small boat operations. Following completion of the course the Marines will gain an......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.22.2014
Marines broach their combat rubber raiding craft as part of a month-long coxswains course July 22 at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan. The purpose of broaching is to simulate a small boat that has capsized in turbulent waters and complete the steps necessary to set the craft in an upright position. Following completion of the course the Marines will gain an additional military......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.22.2014
Marines paddle into open water during a boat physical training session as part of a month-long coxswains course July 22 at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan. Every morning, the Marines execute boat PT and complete a variety of challenging tasks with the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft designed to toughen the mind and body, and strengthen the boat team’s unit cohesion. Some of the daily......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.22.2014
Marines stabilize their Combat Rubber Raiding Craft after broaching the craft during a month-long coxswains course July 22 at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan. The purpose of broaching is to simulate a small boat capsizing in turbulent waters and complete the steps necessary to recover the craft. Following completion of the course the Marines will gain an additional military......
