March 2017 - 1st Battalion, 5th
Marines and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161
(Reinforced) attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit,
conduct a Fire Support Coordination Exercise with mortars
and with attack helicopters. FSC-EX is part of the 15th
MEU’s Realistic Urban Training, which is the MEU’s final
land-based training exercise before the first at-sea period
with the America Amphibious Ready Group. The Marines of the
15th MEU undergo a series of advanced training exercises to
ensure all elements of the 15th MEU are prepared to confront
any obstacles they may face in their upcoming deployment.
U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl.
Jacob Pruitt Video edited by USA Patriotism!
