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Romanian Marines look on as Lance Cpl. Jesse Watson, an assaultman with scout platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Tank Battalion, demonstrates the sitting firing position at Babadag Training Area, Romania, May 18. The Marines of scout platoon taught the Romanians how to properly position themselves while firing as well as other combat marksmanship techniques.

Photo by Cpl. R. Logan Kyle

High, firm grip: U.S., Romanian Marines hone rifle skills

20 May 2010 | Cpl. R. Logan Kyle Marine Corps Forces Europe

U.S. Marines, in partnership with Romanian Marines and soldiers, honed their rifle skills in a weapons familiarization course, May 18.

The Marines and Sailors with scout platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Tank Battalion, are currently training with the Romanian military in nonlethal weapons, combat marksmanship, noncommissioned officer development, Marine Corps Martial Arts and other areas of military operations.


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