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Marines introduced the concept of Company Level Intelligence Cells to Land Forces brigade officers and noncommissioned officers of the Baltic allies in Lithuania from Nov. 24- Dec. 3, 2015. The training was conducted as part of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa’s focused implementation plan for military intelligence engagements. In both Baltic nations, small military intelligence corps can benefit from increasing their tactical information-gathering capabilities using concepts like CLIC.

Marines introduced the concept of Company Level Intelligence Cells to Land Forces brigade officers and noncommissioned officers of the Baltic allies in Lithuania from Nov. 24- Dec. 3, 2015. The training was conducted as part of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa’s focused implementation plan for military intelligence engagements. In both Baltic nations, small military intelligence corps can benefit from increasing their tactical information-gathering capabilities using concepts like CLIC.

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Marines introduced the concept of Company Level Intelligence Cells to Land Forces brigade officers and noncommissioned officers of the Baltic allies in Lithuania from Nov. 24- Dec. 3, 2015. The training was conducted as part of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa’s focused implementation plan for military intelligence engagements. In both Baltic nations, small military intelligence corps can benefit from increasing their tactical information-gathering capabilities using concepts like CLIC.

Marines introduced the concept of Company Level Intelligence Cells to Land Forces brigade officers and noncommissioned officers of the Baltic allies in Lithuania from Nov. 24- Dec. 3, 2015. The training was conducted as part of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa’s focused implementation plan for military intelligence engagements. In both Baltic nations, small military intelligence corps can benefit from increasing their tactical information-gathering capabilities using concepts like CLIC.

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Lt. Col. Reginald McClam, oncoming commanding officer of Black Sea Rotational Force, gives his remarks during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, July 6, 2015. During the ceremony, 3rd Bn., 8th Marines assumed authority of the Black Sea Rotational Force, a biannual rotation of Marines and Sailors that acts as a Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force through conducting military-to-military engagements and enabling the continuation of regional stability, increasing interoperability, and building and maintaining relationships with allied and partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Melanye E. Martinez/Released)

Lt. Col. Reginald McClam, oncoming commanding officer of Black Sea Rotational Force, gives his remarks during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, July 6, 2015. During the ceremony, 3rd Bn., 8th Marines assumed authority of the Black Sea Rotational Force, a biannual rotation of Marines and Sailors that acts as a Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force through conducting military-to-military engagements and enabling the continuation of regional stability, increasing interoperability, and building and maintaining relationships with allied and partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Melanye E. Martinez/Released)

Photo by LCpl. Melanye E. Martinez

Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa extract a simulated downed pilot during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, August 3. The training allowed Marines to test their ability to rapidly launch and recover a simulated downed pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)

Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa extract a simulated downed pilot during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, August 3. The training allowed Marines to test their ability to rapidly launch and recover a simulated downed pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy

Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa cross a field to establish a security perimeter during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, August 3. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a crisis contingency force ensuring the safety of Americans and American interests from any threats through prepared response forces, providing military assistance, when directed, in response to human and natural crises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)

Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa cross a field to establish a security perimeter during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, August 3. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a crisis contingency force ensuring the safety of Americans and American interests from any threats through prepared response forces, providing military assistance, when directed, in response to human and natural crises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy

Corporal Tyler Jameson, a crew chief with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, looks out the back of an MV-22B Osprey while traveling from Morón Air Base to Naval Station Rota, Spain, during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, August 3. The Marines flew approximately 60 miles from Morón Air Base to NS Rota to accomplish the TRAP mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)

Corporal Tyler Jameson, a crew chief with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, looks out the back of an MV-22B Osprey while traveling from Morón Air Base to Naval Station Rota, Spain, during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, August 3. The Marines flew approximately 60 miles from Morón Air Base to NS Rota to accomplish the TRAP mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy

1st Lt. John B. Porter, a platoon commander with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, prepares to board an MV-22B Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission exercise aboard Morón Air Base, Spain, August 3. SPMAGTF-CR-AF’s crisis response force capability requires Marines to be ready to respond within six hours of an alert in support of U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)

1st Lt. John B. Porter, a platoon commander with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, prepares to board an MV-22B Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission exercise aboard Morón Air Base, Spain, August 3. SPMAGTF-CR-AF’s crisis response force capability requires Marines to be ready to respond within six hours of an alert in support of U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy

Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 as Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A during a transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 as Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A during a transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson

Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 as Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A during a transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 as Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A during a transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson

Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 as the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa 15.2 Logistics Combat Element during a transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 as the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa 15.2 Logistics Combat Element during a transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson

Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 as Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A during a transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 as Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A during a transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson

Sergeant Maj. Gregory N. Mitchell and Lt. Col. Alfredo DuBois case the colors of Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 during the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Sergeant Maj. Gregory N. Mitchell and Lt. Col. Alfredo DuBois case the colors of Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 during the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson

Sergeant Maj. Gregory N. Mitchell and Lt. Col. Alfredo DuBois case the colors of Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 during the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Sergeant Maj. Gregory N. Mitchell and Lt. Col. Alfredo DuBois case the colors of Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 during the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson

Sergeant Maj. Dean S. Orial and Lt. Col. Matthew B. Hakola uncase the Combat Logistics Battalion 6 colors during the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion replaced Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Sergeant Maj. Dean S. Orial and Lt. Col. Matthew B. Hakola uncase the Combat Logistics Battalion 6 colors during the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion replaced Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson

Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 commanding officer Lt. Col. Alfredo DuBois speaks to Marines with MWSS-272 and Combat Logistics Battalion 6 during the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced MWSS-272 as SPMAGTF-CR-AF Det. A. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 commanding officer Lt. Col. Alfredo DuBois speaks to Marines with MWSS-272 and Combat Logistics Battalion 6 during the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced MWSS-272 as SPMAGTF-CR-AF Det. A. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson

Combat Logistics Battalion 6 commanding officer Lt. Col. Matthew B. Hakola speaks to Marines with MWSS-272 andCLB-6 during the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Italy. Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced MWSS-272 as the SPMAGTF-CR-AF LCE. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Combat Logistics Battalion 6 commanding officer Lt. Col. Matthew B. Hakola speaks to Marines with MWSS-272 andCLB-6 during the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Italy. Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced MWSS-272 as the SPMAGTF-CR-AF LCE. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson

Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 as Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A during a transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Combat Logistics Battalion 6 replaced Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 as Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Detachment A during a transfer of authority ceremony, July 30, aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The battalion will be responsible for executing theater security cooperation missions across the African continent. The Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen of SPMAGTF-CR-AF will work with partner nations to develop stronger relationships and increase stability across the continent by increasing the capabilities of the host nation militaries. The training will encompass everything from teaching host nation militaries infantry tactics and small-boat operations to convoy operations and vertical engineering.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF), departs from Morón Air Base, Spain, during a crisis response drill, Aug. 3, 2015. The crisis response force’s mission requires them to have Marines ready to respond within six hours of an alert in support U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF), departs from Morón Air Base, Spain, during a crisis response drill, Aug. 3, 2015. The crisis response force’s mission requires them to have Marines ready to respond within six hours of an alert in support U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona Paulo

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF), board an MV-22B Osprey, during a crisis response drill on Morón Air Base, Spain, Aug. 3, 2015. The crisis response force’s mission requires them to have Marines ready to respond within six hours of an alert in support U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released)

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF), board an MV-22B Osprey, during a crisis response drill on Morón Air Base, Spain, Aug. 3, 2015. The crisis response force’s mission requires them to have Marines ready to respond within six hours of an alert in support U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona Paulo

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF), departs from Morón Air Base, Spain, during a crisis response drill, Aug. 3, 2015. The crisis response force’s mission requires them to have Marines ready to respond within six hours of an alert in support U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF), departs from Morón Air Base, Spain, during a crisis response drill, Aug. 3, 2015. The crisis response force’s mission requires them to have Marines ready to respond within six hours of an alert in support U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona Paulo

Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa