U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Frank Grebas, a combat engineer with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division participates in a live-fire range during the Sapper Leaders Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2025. The Sapper Leaders Course was held to provide small unit leaders with 2d MARDIV the knowledge and ability to conduct squad level operations, increasing unit efficiency and warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Pedersen)
U.S. Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, conduct Extended Use Experiment FEX on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2025. The purpose of the EUE is to evaluate developing technologies in the combat engineer occupational field, specifically for the explosive hazard defeat realm. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Yovanik Calderon)
Camp Lejeune, N.C. - In the current and future battles we train for, it is in every Marine’s mindset to defeat the challenges and obstacles at hand. The U.S. Marine Corps implements training designed to enhance the Marines' readiness and effectiveness in combat situations.
The 2d Marine Division Super Squad Competition is an all-encompassing training event that tests squads' operational proficiency in a realistic training environment while challenging their physical and mental resilience.
The competition included situations and challenges familiar to every Marine infantry squad, such as obstacle courses, squad attacks, live fire ranges, hikes, and practical application stations.
The Marines and Sailors with 3d Battalion, 2d...