II MEF Videos

More than a dozen Marines with 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force left their base of operations at Camp Lejeune, N.C., to test their recently developed underwater survey techniques off the coast of California July 14-17, 2014. The unit pioneered a hydrographic survey program less than two years ago, and started deploying their techniques to various training sites during the last six months. The program now allows them the conduct detailed examinations of the terrain below the waves, which is a unique capability in the Marine Corps. Survey personnel collect detailed scans of the ocean floor and river environments to provide Marine operations with an accurate picture of operational environments. Their mission to California allowed them to test their new techniques far away from their base of support as a way to proof the program’s viability in deployed environments. Interviews: Lance Cpl. Rob Govitz, geospatial intelligence analyst, Lapeer, Mich. Staff Sgt. Daniel Weybright, hydro survey team chief, Middlefield, Conn.

More than a dozen Marines with 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force left their base of operations at Camp Lejeune, N.C., to test their recently developed underwater survey techniques off the coast of California July 14-17, 2014. The unit pioneered a hydrographic survey program less than two years ago, and started deploying their techniques to various training sites during the last six months. The program now allows them the conduct detailed examinations of the terrain below the waves, which is a unique capability in the Marine Corps. Survey personnel collect detailed scans of the ocean floor and river environments to provide Marine operations with an accurate picture of operational environments. Their mission to California allowed them to test their new techniques far away from their base of support as a way to proof the program’s viability in deployed environments. Interviews: Lance Cpl. Rob Govitz, geospatial intelligence analyst, Lapeer, Mich. Staff Sgt. Daniel Weybright, hydro survey team chief, Middlefield, Conn.

Navy personnel from the Naval Oceanography Special Warfare Command tested their Iver autonomous underwater vehicle during joint training with Marines from 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The Navy tested its AUV in conjunction with the Marines as a way of exploring cross branch survey techniques and strategies. The small torpedo-like vehicle took detailed imagery of underwater terrain. The AUV has the ability to follow pre-programmed instructions that allow it to function independent of remote control. It can also serves as the platform for an array of sensory equipment that can help map out rivers, beaches and other underwater environments.

More than a dozen Marines with 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force left their base of operations at Camp Lejeune, N.C., to test their recently developed underwater survey techniques off the coast of California. The unit pioneered a hydrographic survey program less than two years ago, and started deploying their techniques to various training sites during the last six months. The program now allows them the conduct detailed examinations of the terrain below the waves, which is a unique capability in the Marine Corps. Survey personnel collect detailed scans of the ocean floor and river environments to provide Marine operations with an accurate picture of operational environments. Their mission to California allowed them to test their new techniques far away from their base of support as a way to proof the program’s viability in deployed environments.

Researchers demonstrate an experimental autonomous underwater vehicle at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The small robot crawled out into the ocean from one of the base’s beaches and successfully breached the surf during a trial. Using tank-like treads, the AUV has the ability to follow pre-programmed instructions that allow it to function independent of remote control. It can also serve as a platform for an array of sensory equipment. (Video includes HD POV footage)