This fiscal year Marines will receive smart phones that make calling for fire support easier, quicker and more accurate. The Target Handoff System Version 2, or THS V.2, is a portable system designed for use by dismounted Marines to locate targets, pinpoint global positioning coordinates and call for close air, artillery and naval fire support using secure digital communications. - This fiscal year Marines will receive smart phones that make calling for fire support easier, quicker and more accurate. The Target Handoff System Version 2, or THS V.2, is a portable system designed for use by dismounted Marines to locate targets, pinpoint global positioning coordinates and call for close air, artillery and naval fire support using secure digital communications.

Capt. Huy Truong, the assistant operations officer for 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, relays information from the joint fires observer to his Marines providing security on the decks of USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during a simulated straight transit to rehearse a defense of the amphibious task force mission during Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise Dec. 13, 2016. During the three-week training evolution, Marines will tackle a wide range of operations and scenarios enhancing interoperability and amphibious warfare capabilities with their Navy counterparts. The additional firepower Marines provide improves the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to defend the naval vessels of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. - Capt. Huy Truong, the assistant operations officer for 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, relays information from the joint fires observer to his Marines providing security on the decks of USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during a simulated straight transit to rehearse a defense of the amphibious task force mission during Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise Dec. 13, 2016. During the three-week training evolution, Marines will tackle a wide range of operations and scenarios enhancing interoperability and amphibious warfare capabilities with their Navy counterparts. The additional firepower Marines provide improves the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to defend the naval vessels of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group.

Marines put out a jet fuel fire during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Dec. 13, 2016. The Marines with Expeditionary Firefighting Rescue conducted the training to prepare for and hone skills necessary to face real life scenarios. The training also served as an opportunity to strengthen camaraderie and enhance trust among the unit members. The Marines are with EFR, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Marines put out a jet fuel fire during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Dec. 13, 2016. The Marines with Expeditionary Firefighting Rescue conducted the training to prepare for and hone skills necessary to face real life scenarios. The training also served as an opportunity to strengthen camaraderie and enhance trust among the unit members. The Marines are with EFR, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Marines and sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, CBIRF, conducted an Initial Reaction Force B certification exercise, CERTEX, at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Va., Dec. 13, 2016. This CERTEX evaluated all sections composing the IRF including identification and detection, technical rescue, decontamination, search and rescue/casualty extraction, medical, explosive ordnance disposal, as well as command and control. - Marines and sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, CBIRF, conducted an Initial Reaction Force B certification exercise, CERTEX, at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Va., Dec. 13, 2016. This CERTEX evaluated all sections composing the IRF including identification and detection, technical rescue, decontamination, search and rescue/casualty extraction, medical, explosive ordnance disposal, as well as command and control.

Marines participate in tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training mission in conjunction with a deployment for training exercise with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 6. The purpose of the training is to ensure the Marines are able to employ the skills needed to respond to recover personnel, aircraft or sensitive material. - Marines participate in tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training mission in conjunction with a deployment for training exercise with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 6. The purpose of the training is to ensure the Marines are able to employ the skills needed to respond to recover personnel, aircraft or sensitive material.

Pfc. Michael R. Campbell (right) and Pfc. Joseph A. Glance II (left) perform clearing operations through the Urban Assault Course during a deployment for training exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Dec. 2, 2016. The Marines enhanced their skills as infantrymen while conducting the UAC training. Campbell and Glance are motormen with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. - Pfc. Michael R. Campbell (right) and Pfc. Joseph A. Glance II (left) perform clearing operations through the Urban Assault Course during a deployment for training exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Dec. 2, 2016. The Marines enhanced their skills as infantrymen while conducting the UAC training. Campbell and Glance are motormen with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

Lance Cpl. Jorge Brito uses the Augmented Immersive Team Trainer to call in mortar fire on virtual targets at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 13, 2016. Brito is holding a Target Hand-Off System integrated with the AITT to spot out virtual tanks while getting coordinates to call in mortar fire. Brito is a fire support Marine with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. - Lance Cpl. Jorge Brito uses the Augmented Immersive Team Trainer to call in mortar fire on virtual targets at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 13, 2016. Brito is holding a Target Hand-Off System integrated with the AITT to spot out virtual tanks while getting coordinates to call in mortar fire. Brito is a fire support Marine with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Marines with Camp Hansen Provost Marshal’s Office and camp guard carry a role player Dec. 12 during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2016 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Constant Vigilance is an annual exercise that sharpens MCIPAC emergency response skills on bases across Okinawa through rehearsals and drills in varying scenarios. During the casualty evacuation, Marines with Camp Hansen Marines cleared a mock collapsed building and removed simulated casualties. Upon removing the personnel inside the building, the Marines assessed casualties’ medical needs and escorted them to the landing zone to transport them out of the area to receive advanced medical care. - Marines with Camp Hansen Provost Marshal’s Office and camp guard carry a role player Dec. 12 during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2016 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Constant Vigilance is an annual exercise that sharpens MCIPAC emergency response skills on bases across Okinawa through rehearsals and drills in varying scenarios. During the casualty evacuation, Marines with Camp Hansen Marines cleared a mock collapsed building and removed simulated casualties. Upon removing the personnel inside the building, the Marines assessed casualties’ medical needs and escorted them to the landing zone to transport them out of the area to receive advanced medical care.

Master Sgt. Conor Mahoney, a team member of the Marine Corps Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Enterprise Accelerator Program, showcases new technology developed during the program at Stafford, Virginia, Dec. 9. Helios, the technology developed during the program, is designed to keep request for intelligence (RFI) customers informed throughout the production process. The demonstration is the culmination of 12 weeks of design and development for Helios. - Master Sgt. Conor Mahoney, a team member of the Marine Corps Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Enterprise Accelerator Program, showcases new technology developed during the program at Stafford, Virginia, Dec. 9. Helios, the technology developed during the program, is designed to keep request for intelligence (RFI) customers informed throughout the production process. The demonstration is the culmination of 12 weeks of design and development for Helios.

Katelen Van Aken provides resistance to another poolee of Recruiting Substation Dover, N.H., during a weekly workout in Dover, Oct. 6, 2016. Van Aken is one of four recruits currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., who are the first females enlisted with infantry contracts. While some of the female Marines who participated in the gender integration tests earlier this year have been approved for career field changes into the infantry field, these four women shipped to recruit training with the intent of heading to the School of Infantry following boot camp graduation. - Katelen Van Aken provides resistance to another poolee of Recruiting Substation Dover, N.H., during a weekly workout in Dover, Oct. 6, 2016. Van Aken is one of four recruits currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., who are the first females enlisted with infantry contracts. While some of the female Marines who participated in the gender integration tests earlier this year have been approved for career field changes into the infantry field, these four women shipped to recruit training with the intent of heading to the School of Infantry following boot camp graduation.