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Private First Class Drax Stott, an assaultman with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, prepares an improvised Bangalore torpedo for detonation during a Deployment for Training exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Jan. 28, 2016. Marines set off multiple charges throughout the day to sustain a high level of expertise with the explosives before deploying to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Guerra/Released)

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Marines strengthen battle tactics at DFT

4 Feb 2016 | Lance Cpl. Samuel Guerra II Marine Expeditionary Force

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Combat Engineers with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion attached to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, simultaneously ignite an improvised Bangalore torpedo’s fuse during a Deployment for Training exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Jan. 28, 2016. The unit chose to train at Fort A.P. Hill because it provided them with larger ranges aimed toward conducting platoon-level attacks enabling the Marines to be better prepared for their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Guerra/ Released)

Marines strengthen battle tactics at DFT

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Guerra

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, walk toward a Bangalore torpedo impact zone during a Deployment for Training exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Jan. 28, 2016. The Marines applied their skills on the range to ensure they are capable of handling different combat situations despite adverse weather conditions. The larger ranges the base offered allowed the Marines to train on greater scale before their upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Guerra/Released)

Marines strengthen battle tactics at DFT

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Guerra

Combat engineers with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, attached to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, examine the impact of improvised Bangalore torpedoes during a Deployment for Training exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Jan. 28, 2016. The exercise enabled Marines to sustain their knowledge on different weapons and witness the effects they can have in a combat environment. The unit completed the DFT in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Guerra/Released)

Marines strengthen battle tactics at DFT

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Guerra

Staff Sgt. Kyle Wetter, a platoon sergeant 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, walks toward the improvised Bangalore impact zone during a Deployment for Training exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Jan. 28, 2016. Wetter was the range safety officer and had to ensure all equipment was removed before leaving the range. The exercise gave the battalion scenarios to strengthen their battle tactics and unit cohesion before they deploy to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Guerra/ Released)

Marines strengthen battle tactics at DFT

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Guerra

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