Thanks for the info. I had thought that Belleville's were the only ones issued.Originally Posted by parker
I started looking at the pics and noticed a variety of boots and figured that the individuals were purchasing their own somewhat like the British do.
Hahaha, funny stuff. Better question: Why would a US marine be carrying an ornamental samurai sword around in a combat zone? Youd think his co would frown on such activities, or at least his buddies would give him sh*t about it.It's just a cheap sword you can get in every sword store
Because of the slight chance that he might get to off a BG with a sword. That would make for many free drinks back stateside.
crowbar/machete combo.
Get on the road for PT!
This goes out to you fat bodies who spend too much time on here. Especially those with over 100,000 posts!
I've never seen the boots that the Marine on the base plate is wearing... Issued? Couldn't find anything on the Danner, Bates, Belleville, or Altama websites...
I hope all my brother Marines have an out-friggin'-standing Marine Corps birthday!
S/F
those are danner mountain warfare boots. USMC approved
Right on. I could probably use some of those for chasing elk up in the Rockies.
Marine Special Operations Regiment Stands Up
Marine Special Operations Regiment Stands Up
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command has been implementing changes to its force structure since January in order to unify its capabilities and improve its operability.
The changes highlight the forming of the Marine Special Operations Regiment, which acts as a headquarters element for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalions.
Prior to the changes, 1st and 2nd MSOB, and the Marine Special Operations Advisor Group fell directly under the MARSOC commander, while 3rd and 4th MSOB fell under the MSOAG.
Now, the MSOAG has been redesignated as the MSOR, which falls under the MARSOC commander. Additionally, 4th MSOB was disbanded and its personnel were used to help form the regiment.
"The changes have been made to create three battalions that will all have equal capabilities in direct action, special reconnaissance and foreign internal defence," said Lt. Col. J. D. Duke, the operations officer for the MSOR.
"Having three like battalions with the same organization, and structure, the same table of equipment, the same skill sets, the same mind set for mission focus will allow MARSOC to engage anywhere in the spectrum where SOCOM is involved," said Maj. Christopher K. Wales, the executive officer of 2nd MSOB. "It will enable us to succeed."
Currently, each MSOB is still focusing on their former role as the changes have not been fully implemented, but in the future, each MSOB will be responsible for a region of the world, Duke said.
"The change made to MARSOC was not based on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan," Duke said. "It was based on the future of MARSOC as a whole."
The change in force structure also lines up with the new type of operators being produced by the MARSOC Individual Training Course, Duke said.
"By saying these three like battalions are going to have the same capabilities, it means that the school house only has to produce one basic qualified Marine Special operator," Duke said.
The new regiment also has improved the commands ability to manage assets between the three battalions, Wales said.
"What we've seen is an increase in efficiency in operational planning and logistics planning at our level," Wales said. "It's simply because there are so many ancillary tasks that the regiment is now responsible for."
Marines Train in Cuba for Deployment
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Some people spend their lives looking for their place in the sun, but the roughly 200 Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, Camp Lejeune, N.C., have found theirs. They have also found their place in the rain, the dirt and the heat.
Operating as a part of the first Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force to the U.S. Southern Command area of focus, this group of hard-working Marines has been training in the blistering sun and soaking rains of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
"Our goal here is to get our individually trained Marines to really come together up to the squad level," said Capt. Michael W. Manocchio, commanding officer of Fox Company. "Everything we do here gives us the building blocks we need for our next deployment and ensures that we are ready to step off when that time comes."
In addition to exposure to various unpredictable weather patterns, preparing for deployment in Cuba also provides the company with other advantages by allowing them unfettered access to ranges.
"Whatever range we get is dedicated solely to us for as long as we need it. We can shoot every weapon we have, and run unscripted ranges," said Manocchio. "Whatever we can think of, we can do."
Not having to vie for a range has proven to be very helpful in accomplishing the training goals that the company has set in place for their time in Cuba.
"We aren't fighting for ranges here. We can take as much time as we need to master the objectives we're working towards," said 1st Sgt. Nicholas G. Fox, company first sergeant for Fox Company. "Our small unit leaders have more leeway here to train their squads themselves with specific goals in mind."
As part of the SCMAGTF, the company, which consists of riflemen, mortarmen, assaultmen and machine gunners, will also be participating in military-to-military cross training events with U.S. partner nations during the deployment.
"We are getting an opportunity to get on a ship [USS Wasp LHD-1], train in different locations and engage with foreign militaries in training events in other countries," said Manocchio. "We'll show them how we do things and see how they do things."
"Being a part of a MAGTF is an unusual experience for us; this is a chance for us to do something different," he added.
Even though the weather has been rough and the training schedule intensive, the Marines of Fox Company have risen to the challenge.
"Our Marines have dealt with the short notice, being on the ship, and two weeks of hard training exceptionally well," said Manocchio. "They have done an outstanding job so far."
The company first sergeant echoed Manocchio's sentiments. "The Marines have been wonderful out here," said Fox. "Our noncommissioned officers and small unit leadership have been phenomenal. They will get some life-long experiences from this, not only because we get a unique opportunity to train and prepare for combat, but we get to do it in a non-combative foreign country; we get a chance to see the world," he added.
Wasp and the SCMAGTF are working alongside Mayport, Fl.-based Destroyer Squadron 40 during a three-month deployment to build and instil interoperability and cooperation between U.S. and partner nation naval forces through a variety of exercises as part of Southern Partnership Station.
USS BATAAN (LHD 5) - Osprey
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Nov. 6, 2009. The aircraft were flown to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, where they will be transferred to Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron 261 and used in support of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. This is the first time the aircraft will be used in Afghanistan. The 22nd MEU is serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command.
It's easy to get away with things like that, just depends on the answer you give the person asking the question. If he said "Hey Marine why do you have that sword?" You responded with something moto like "To honor Lt O'Bannon" Probably make the person laugh and you would get away with it.
Show a little knowledge of Marine Corps history to the higher up's you can get away with stuff like that.
Marines Arrive at FOB Airborne
Marines Arrive at FOB Airborne
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Ricardo Baez, from Houston, Texas, and Sgt. John Hollingsworth, from Jacksonville, Fl., test fire their weapons and conduct fire drills at the range in Forward Operation Base Airborne, Afghanistan, Oct. 29. Baez and Hollingsworth are assigned to Delta Team, Embedded Training Team 1-12th. And U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Ricardo Baez also observing fellow Marines placing targets at 200 meters prior to fire drills at the range in Forward Operation Base Airborne, Afghanistan, Oct. 29.
Osprey Joins the Fight in Afghanistan
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Afghanistan – In another history-making moment for Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, the first MV-22B Ospreys entered the Task Force Leatherneck area of operations today, alighting in three waves at Camp Bastion Airfield.
Making the long journey from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard USS Bataan in the Indian Ocean to the Bastion Airfield in the Helmand desert, the 10-tiltrotor aircraft are the first of their kind to operate in Afghanistan.
The unique design of the Osprey allows for not only vertical takeoff, but conversion to fixed-wing flight at much faster speeds than helicopters.
"I am very excited to have these new birds here," said Lt. Col. William Depue, executive officer for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), adding that the aircraft's increased speed and range will "cut the size of the area of operations in half."
The Ospreys, which formed the bulk of VMM-263 (Rein) with the 22nd MEU will join Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 as part of MEB-Afghanistan's aviation combat element, Marine Aircraft Group 40.
"Although we are not the Marines who will operate these birds here, we were happy to be a part of getting them into theatre," said Depue.
The Ospreys will be used for medium-lift assault support, transporting troops and cargo throughout the MEB's area of operations, and will augment the other fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft that have worked tirelessly since the MEB's arrival in Afghanistan in May, flying more than 19,000 hours.
Very cool pics, as always, vor033!
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