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Cpl. Brighten Bell, a student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course, acquires a target during a stalking exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 22, 2016. The exercise required students to traverse approximately 1000 meters of high grass and fire on a target, all without being detected. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Cpl. Brighten Bell, a student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course, acquires a target during a stalking exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 22, 2016. The exercise required students to traverse approximately 1000 meters of high grass and fire on a target, all without being detected. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Lance Cpl. Richard K. Wiebe, a student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course, fires on a target with the M40A5 sniper rifle at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 12, 2016. Students worked in teams of two, executing roles as a spotter or a shooter, to engage targets between 300 and 1,000 meters away. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Lance Cpl. Richard K. Wiebe, a student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course, fires on a target with the M40A5 sniper rifle at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 12, 2016. Students worked in teams of two, executing roles as a spotter or a shooter, to engage targets between 300 and 1,000 meters away. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

A Marine student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course applies camouflage at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The three-week course is designed to prepare qualified Marines for the Scout Sniper Basic Course, and instructs them in skills such as stalking, camouflage, land navigation and marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - A Marine student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course applies camouflage at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The three-week course is designed to prepare qualified Marines for the Scout Sniper Basic Course, and instructs them in skills such as stalking, camouflage, land navigation and marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment advances down range during a battalion exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. The battalion-wide exercise reinforced basic infantry skills and brought junior Marines up to optimal operability across the companies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment advances down range during a battalion exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. The battalion-wide exercise reinforced basic infantry skills and brought junior Marines up to optimal operability across the companies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Marine students undergoing the Martial Arts Instructor Course review course material following a training session at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The three-week long course will qualify its students to be Martial Arts instructors. The course’s development of endurance, strength, fighting ability and knowledge will benefit Marines for future operations in any location. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Marine students undergoing the Martial Arts Instructor Course review course material following a training session at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The three-week long course will qualify its students to be Martial Arts instructors. The course’s development of endurance, strength, fighting ability and knowledge will benefit Marines for future operations in any location. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Marine students attending the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Medium Girder Bridge Master’s Course prepare to lift a bridge part during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 18, 2015. 8th Engineer Support Battalion has the only full-manned Bridge Company in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Marine students attending the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Medium Girder Bridge Master’s Course prepare to lift a bridge part during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 18, 2015. 8th Engineer Support Battalion has the only full-manned Bridge Company in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Marine students in the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Bridge Master’s Course lift a bridge bay during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. The course teaches Marines to lead the bridge building process, and is hosting Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, based in Camp Hansen, Okinawa. During the exercise, Marines constructed and deconstructed a bridge 11 bays in length. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Marine students in the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Bridge Master’s Course lift a bridge bay during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. The course teaches Marines to lead the bridge building process, and is hosting Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, based in Camp Hansen, Okinawa. During the exercise, Marines constructed and deconstructed a bridge 11 bays in length. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Marine students in the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Bridge Master’s Course connect bridge foundation parts during a practical application of recently learned skills at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 29, 2015. The course teaches Marines to lead the bridge building process, and is hosting Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Marine students in the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Bridge Master’s Course connect bridge foundation parts during a practical application of recently learned skills at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 29, 2015. The course teaches Marines to lead the bridge building process, and is hosting Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

A Marine with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, applies a tourniquet to a simulated casualty at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 23, 2015. The battalion conducted the training, which simulates vehicle rollovers and how to react, in order to hone their skills prior to deploying. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - A Marine with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, applies a tourniquet to a simulated casualty at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 23, 2015. The battalion conducted the training, which simulates vehicle rollovers and how to react, in order to hone their skills prior to deploying. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)