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Friday, October 27, 2017 Vol. 52, No. 42 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

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Ready for anything: Marines practice underwater egress

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MASS-2 completes DASC operations in South Korea

ARFF Marines light up the night Story and photos by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

ircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting conducted a controlled burn training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 20. The live fire gave experienced Marines the training they need to stay proficient and gave the new Marines a chance to train with a live fire. The training simulates extinguishing a jet fire. The Marines burned jet fuel to make the training realistic. “With this type of fire you really have to keep your head on the swivel,” said Gunnery Sgt. Eric Biczko, the training chief for ARFF. “All fire needs is heat oxygen and fuel. Therefore, if you don’t properly extinguish it the fuel can reignite next to you or even behind you. The exercise took place at a training pit specially designed for fires. The pit has

Three Marines conduct training, extinguishing a jet fuel fire in a designated burn pit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort on Oct. 20. The training simulates extinguishing a jet fire.

a mock aircraft surrounded by nozzles that spray jet fuel into the pit and out of the back of the plane. When the Marines are set up a Marine lights the jet fuel with a flare. “Some of the Marines have never experienced a jet fuel fire,” said Lance Cpl. Blake Eden, a firefighter with ARFF. “In the schoolhouse

we train with propane-fueled fires. We don’t have the chance to train on a jet fuel fire until we get to our unit. With the propane fires there is always an emergency shut off switch, with jet fuel fires there isn’t. Jet fuel is a lot more unpredictable than propane which makes the training that much more real. We have to do our job

if we don’t then the fire will continue to burn until the fuel burns out.” To extinguish the fire, two teams of firefighters approach the jet on both sides. The first Marine holds the hand line or hose and controls the direction of the wa- Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting’s controlled burn trainter. The second Marine sta- ing exercise gave experienced Marines training they need to stay proficient and gave the new Marines a chance to train with a live fire. see fire, page 4

Laurel Bay youth center hosts Harvest Festival

Lance Cpl. Malik Collins helps a child with a bowling game at the Harvest Festival on Laurel Bay, October 18. Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes, III

Marines of the Tri-Command and their families attended a “Harvest Festival on Laurel Bay, October 18. The Harvest Festival was organized by Marine Corps Community Services to create a family oriented event for service members and promote camaraderie for the families through out the Tri-Command. “Volunteering at events

like this means a lot to me,” said Lance Cpl. Malik Collins, an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. “The best way to find yourself is to serve others and this is a great opportunity to do both.” About 20 Marines and Sailors from the Tri-Command worked all day, setting up booths and decorating the Youth Center. The volunteers set up a pumpkin patch, carnival booths

A volunteer watches a child throw a beanbag at cans during a game at the Harvest Festival on Laurel Bay, October 18. The Harvest Festival was held to promote a family atmosphere for the families aboard the Tri-Command.

and games hay bales, and fall decorations to set the mood for the festivities. “H&HS has helped out tremendously all day,” said Ashely Utsey, the school age care director for

MCCS South Carolina. “We couldn’t be anymore grateful for all of their help. We have been planning this for a month, and it is very rewarding to see all of this come together.”

The Harvest Festival was open to all eligible members of the Tri-Command and their families. Children dressed up and partook in several different activities from bowling

and skee-ball, to picking out a pumpkin in a pumpkin patch and decorating it at one of the activity booths. “We have a lot of prosee

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Mess Hall Menu Monday - Friday Saturday, Sunday Breakfast: 6 - 7:30 a.m. and holidays Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Brunch: 8:30 - 11 a.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m. Midrats Sunday - Thursday 11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Takeout window hours Breakfast - Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Lunch - Mon. - Fri. 12:45 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dinner - Mon. - Fri. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday Lunch Dinner Shrimp cocktail, fried Bayou jerk pork loin chicken, steak and rice Lunch Salmon with cucumber relish

Sunday

Dinner Baked ziti with Italian sausage

Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon Monday Dinner Lunch Spicy shrimp with Baked smoked ham cheesy grits and sweet potatoes Tuesday Dinner Lunch Herbed roast pork Chicken and dumploin with pan gravy lings and rice Wednesday Dinner Lunch Manhattan clam Roast turkey and chowder green beans Thursday Dinner Lunch Apple glazed corn Arroz con pollo and beef and squash garlic bread Friday Dinner Lunch Chili macaroni and Herbed baked green beans chicken and carrots

Chapel Services Roman Catholic • 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Mass • Confession takes place before Mass • Confession Monday - Thursday at noon Protestant • 9:45 a.m. - Protestant Church School (Sunday School) • 11 a.m. - Protestant Sunday Worship Service (Children’s church is also available at this time) • 5 p.m. - Wednesday Protestant Bible Study • 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Mass

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Buddhist • 11 a.m. - Saturday Worship Service in the Chapel Fellowship Hall

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HOROSCOPES ARIES — Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, don’t get caught up in too much gossip, as it can only negatively impact your relationships. Take the higher ground whenever possible and you will stay above the fray. TAURUS — Apr 21/May 21 It is impossible to change the past unless you have a time machine, Taurus. Instead of dwelling on what should’ve been, make new things happen for the better. GEMINI — May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, take a fresh approach to a problem that has been puzzling you. A new perspective might be just the thing you need to crack this nut and move forward. CANCER — Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, just when you thought things would quiet down for the time being, change is coming. This may catch you by surprise — but change can sometimes be good. LEO — Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you don’t have to be the center of attention at all times. Take some time to relax and allow others to be the focal point. Welcome this much-needed respite with open arms.

Other Faith Groups • For Jewish, Mormon and Islamic support, contact the Chaplain’s Office at 228-7775

VIRGO — Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, offer your help when a loved one seems to need it. Make some time for this person in your busy schedule. It will be worth the effort.

See something suspicious Say something.

LIBRA — Sept 23/Oct 23 Too much time on your hands is not always a good thing, Libra. Look for some hobbies to keep you busy and productive way so you don’t feel as if you’re wasting time. SCORPIO — Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, make a list of priorities and then check these items off one by one. A tangible list will help you to stay more organized and reduce stress. SAGITTARIUS — Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a family reunion might be just what the doctor ordered. Gather your relatives and enjoy the time spent together, resolving to gather more often in the future.

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CAPRICORN — Dec 22/Jan 20 It may take a few practice tries before you get things right, Capricorn. This lesson is applicable to various things, so don’t shy away from some trial and error. AQUARIUS — Jan 21/Feb 18 Look inward when you want to sort out why others are reacting to you in a certain fashion, Aquarius. You could unknowingly be putting out vibes that are making others uncomfortable. PISCES — Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, financial matters make take center stage in the months ahead. Get your ducks in a row and make an effort to save more.

OCTOBER 20 PUZZLE SOLUTIONS Guess Who?: JACLYN SMITH Answer to this week’s puzzles will be available in next week’s edition of The Jet Stream.

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An 11,000-man 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade left Camp Pendleton by sea for the Caribbean during the Cuban Missile Crisis. One week earlier, the entire 189,000-man Marine Corps had been put on alert and elements of the 1st and 2d Marine Divisions were sent to Guantanamo Bay to reinforce the defenders of the U.S. Naval Base. Other 2d Division units and squadrons from five Marine Aircraft Groups were deployed at Key West, Florida, or in Caribbean waters during the Cuban crisis.

Marine Corps Top Shot MCAS Beaufort is in Tropical Cyclone Condition V for 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season until November 30. This year is predicted to be an above normal season due to weak or non-existent El Nino. NOAA is predicting 14-19 named storms, which includes Franklin. 5-9 will become Hurricanes. 2-5 will become major Hurricanes. Monitor the latest forecasts and briefings from the National Weather Service in order to prepare your family for any extreme weather affecting our area or along your route during vacation travels. Be Prepared! weather.gov

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Earthquake drill rocks Marines Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes, III

Marines took part in an earthquake drill at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Laurel Bay on October 19. The drill was organized by The Great SouthEast ShakeOut, an organization serves the regional area and educates on the importance of safety during an earthquake and different tips to use during one, how to review and update emergency preparedness plans and supplies and to secure your space in order prevent damage and injuries. In 1886, Charleston and the surrounding counties in South Carolina were struck by an earthquake that measured 7.3 on the Richter scale. The fault line on which the earthquake

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

Students participate in an earth quake drill at Charles F. Bolden Elementary School, Oct. 19.

struck is still active. Therefore the Federal Emergency Management sponsors annual earthquake awareness exercises across the United States. “This is our fifth year taking part in this drill,” said Robert Ijames, the installation emergency manager. “The knowledge

gained from this event is invaluable and can be used by everyone involved.” At 10:19 a.m. to 10:21 a.m. MCAS Beaufort and Laurel Bay along with 2 million other people in the southeast region took part in a simulated an earthquake and went through a drill learning how to “Drop,

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

Students participate in an earth quake drill at Charles F. Bolden Elementary School, Oct. 19.

Cover and Hold-on”. After ability. the exercise was over the The goal of the exercise participants then consoli- was to educate on generdated outside for account- al earthquake procedures

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bilizes the first and watches for safety hazards. For the training there was also a pit safety officer watching and guiding each team of Marines. “Safety is paramount,” said Biczko. “Because this is all for training then there will always be a senior enlisted Marine watching. We want to make sure the training is Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting conducted a controlled burn training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 20. The live fire gave experienced Marines training they need to stay proficient and gave the new Marines a chance to train with a live fire. The training simulates extinguishing a jet fire.

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team on standby. “We make sure to have materials to absorb any fuel mixed water that might get out of the pit before it hits the grass,” said Biczko. “After all the training is done we survey the area surrounding the pit to ensure no fuel touched the vegetation. During the training we have a crew on standby to wash any fuel away from the grass.”

SPOUSE’S WARRIOR DAY 28 October 0700-1400 MCRD Parris Island

Stand on the iconic yellow footprints, make the initial phone call “home”, receive the Senior DI speech in a squadbay, attempt to qualify at the rifle range, use a bayonet at Paige Field and descend from the rappel tower. This is a free event for military spouses. Childcare provided free with advanced registration. To reserve childcare please call the CDC at 843-228-3514.

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grams and organizations available to help our Marines and their families,” said Lt. Col. Jeffrey S. Pelt, the commanding officer of H&HS. “All of them are great, but we wanted to start working togehter, to combine manpower and resources to create the best event and have it open for all of the Tri-Command.” The MCCS has more events like this scheduled including Halloween parties aboard both Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and MCAS Beaufort. “Doing things for our community and bringing everyone together is what events like this are all about,” said Pelt. “We look forward to hosting more interactive and fun events like this in the future, working with MCCS.”

done right but safely. In real fires there won’t be a safety officer to watch but instead the whole team working together to extinguish it.” The Marines also considered environmental safety at the pit. Because there was excess water that runs off the pit they surrounded the back of the pit with a berm of fuel absorbing material. Another safety precaution was an extra tanker of water and a rapid intervention

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“If you are new to the Marine Corps and you were put on an aircraft that went down, you would have no idea what to do without this training. When you first get in there, you’re a little nervous, but as long as you don’t panic you’ll be fine, and now I am much more confident.” Lance Cpl. Michael A. Irizarry

Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to submerge underwater during a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer (MAET) exercise as part of the MEU’s pre-deployment training program in preparation for an upcoming deployment at sea, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3. The Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer, commonly known as the Helo Dunker, teaches Marines survival techniques to use if they are in a sinking helicopter.

Ready for anything: Marines practice underwater egress Story and photos by Cpl. Jonathan Sosner 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) went through the Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer (MAET) during the pre-deployment training program in preparation for an upcoming deployment at sea, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2017. The training is critical for Marines assigned to MEUs, due to the high probability that they will be transported via helicopter over water during the deployment. It is required for all Marines and Sailors assigned to the MEU to have the MAET certification. “The purpose of the training is to take Marines who frequently ride in the back of helicopters, and give them more familiarity with how to get out,” said Kenneth Bonner, an underwater egress instructor, with civilian contracting company F3EA Inc.. “This way, should they find themselves in a helicopter that is upside down in the water, they have a fighting chance at survival.” The training starts with classroom instruction, a video, intended to grab their attention and show them the importance of the training. On December 9, 1999, a Boeing Vertol CH-46D Sea Knight helicopter crashed while attempting to land aboard the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos during a large-scale exer-

A Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) practices egressing underwater during a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer (MAET) exercise.

cise at sea resulting in the death of seven of 18 personnel flying in the aircraft. As a direct result of this acci-

A Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) escapes from a simulated helicopter crash during a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer (MAET) exercise.

dent, the Marine Corps im- sinking helicopters, startplemented a training regi- ing in the spring of 2001. men to teach Marines how “One of the first things to successfully egress from the Marines see is a video

of a helicopter that crashes on a ship and falls into the sea,” Bonner said. “That way, they can see that it

can happen to them and it can happen very fast.” The training consists of three main parts. The emergency breathing station teaches Marines proper and safe underwater breathing techniques. After completing that station, the Marines move to the Shallow Water Egress Trainer (SWET) chair, which flips them upside down and orients them to what it will be like in the modular egress trainer, where they will put everything they have learned to the test. “If you are new to the Marine Corps and you were put on an aircraft that went down, you would have no idea what to do without this training,” said Lance Cpl. Michael A. Irizarry, an aviation technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced). “When you first get in there, you’re a little nervous, but as long as you don’t panic you’ll be fine, and now I am much more confident.” This training gives Marines the skills and confidence they will need, should they ever be in an underwater egress situation. Prior to deployment, a MEU undergoes an intensive six-month training program, focusing on its mission-essential task list and interoperability with joint and special operations forces. The 26th MEU is currently preparing for Composite Training Unit Exercise, its final pre-deployment training exercise prior to deployment at sea.

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MASS-2 completes DASC operations in South Korea Story by Sgt. Laura Gauna III Marine Expeditionary Force

CAMP STORY, Republic of Korea — More than 130 Marines and Sailors with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, deployed the Direct Air Support Center and an Air Support Element to Camp Story, South Korea, for exercise Midori Guardian 17 from September 5 to October 15, 2017. Midori Guardian, a Unit Level Training event aimed at enhancing squadron readiness while in a field environment, utilizes simulated real-world scenarios focused on DASC and ASE operations, livefire ranges, and Marine Corps Common Skills training to prepare the unit for future operations. “After spending 30 plus days in the field together, the unit has really grown closer,” said Gunnery Sgt. Robert Giossi, a DASC chief with MASS-2 and native of Ortonville, Minnesota. “We’ve had to rely on everybody else in the unit to do their job and to do it well and I think we’ve done just that. I can see a greater confidence in every Marine’s ability to do their job. We certainly set the standard for future Midori Guardians.” The DASC, the Marine Corps’ principal aviation command and control system and agency responsible for air operations directly supporting ground forces, is the glue that holds the Ground Combat Element and the Air Combat Element together. It facilitates and expedites the ACE’s ability to support the fight on the ground. “We try to stay as integrated as we can with the ground troops so that we know when things are shooting and where they are shooting so we can warn pilots and keep everyone safe while still integrating everything the Marine Corps has into a small piece of air space,” said Capt. Matthew Paull, MASS-2 assistant operations officer and a native of Titusville, Florida. “If there are Marines on the ground that need to be integrated with the air, they need some kind of DASC capability to make that happen.” The DASC processes requests for immediate air support, including joint tactical air strike requests, CASEVAC requests and assault support requests, it integrates weapons capabilities on the ground with the aviation assets nearby, they procedurally control the air space between Air Traffic Control and their final destination, and they manage terminal control assets. “This is one of those jobs in the Marine Corps that doesn’t get a lot of attention,” said Paull. “We aren’t the glamourous people out there charging the front lines. The mission or capability that we provide to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force as a whole really makes it an efficient war

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Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct training in South Korea during exercise Midori Guardian 17, which was held from Sept. 5 to Oct.15. Midori Guardian, a Unit Level Training event aimed at enhancing squadron readiness while in a field environment, utilizes simulated real-world scenarios focused on Direct Air Support Center and an Air Support Element operations, live-fire ranges and Marine Corps Common Skills training to prepare the unit for future operations.

Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, offload gear in South Korea during exercise Midori Guardian 17.

fighting machine. The war fighting functions are certainly enhanced by what we bring to the fight. We are one of the few countries in the world that have this kind of capability.” Throughout the exercise participants experienced a high operational tempo, often working 9- 12 hour days and conducting 30-40 immediate request scenarios a day. More than 60 Marines were qualified on various positions within the DASC, significantly improving the percentage of unit readiness. “Being able to set up the DASC and run continuous operations day after day for more than 30 days was a big win for us,” said Paull. “Just the sheer magnitude of hours and training that the Marines were able to get in the system themselves was remarkable.” The unit was also effective in growing individual and unit readiness with respects to Marine Corps common skills. They successfully completed five live-fire ranges and multiple iterations of squad and platoon level defensive and offensive operations. “It’s important to remember that today you may be in the DASC but tomorrow you might be called upon to something much different,” added Paull. “You can never forget that you’ve got to keep your Marines well rounded. You can’t overly emphasize one area because it will be to the det-

riment of a different area that they need to maintain and focus on. Getting Marines at the small unit leader level back into the warfighter mindset was key.” Since the beginning, this iteration of Midori Guardian stood out from the rest when motor transportation Marines successfully completed the first largest convoy on the peninsula. Driving from Pohang to Warrior Base, the Marines easily drove more than 7,000 tactical miles, considerably more than ever driven before during a single exercise.

Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, start setting up their gear in South Korea during exercise Midori Guardian 17.

“To physically move your own stuff and to be self-supportive in a country you haven’t been to before was new to us,” said Gunnery Sgt. Donald Marsh, a motor transportation chief with MASS-2. “We proved that we as a unit can do this with little outside help. This exercise was like my super bowl and our commanding officer was our coach. He put faith in us to do it and we achieved it and then

some.” A second significant milestone was achieved when U.S. and ROK Marine and Air Force leadership met to discuss a growing aviation command and control capability for ROK forces. In truth, simply conducting Midori Guardian in Korea was a milestone in and of itself. “Being three miles from the [Demilitarized Zone] certainly adds a layer of

realism that they absolutely won’t get back in the rear,” said Paull. “As much as you try to simulate the training there is nothing better than going out to a location where you have active mind fields around you, a very heavily guarded DMZ three miles north, and ROK Army and ROK Marines training right alongside you. That kind of realism you just won’t get in Okinawa.”

The Jet Stream

Friday, October 27, 2017

Around the Corps

Photos by Sgt. Ricky Gomez

U.S. Marines Capt. Jacob Dunn, left, and 2nd Lt. Carter Collins, right, observes an impact of an 81mm mortar from an observation point as part of the fire support team during Exercise Bougainville II, Pohakuloa Training Area on the Island of Hawaii on Oct. 21. Exercise Bougainville II prepares 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines for service as a forward deployed force in the Pacific by training them to fight as a ground combat element in a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Capt. Dunn is a forward air controller with 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines and 2nd Lt. Collins is a platoon commander with 2nd Bn.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines call for fire

U.S. Marines 2nd Lt. Carter Collins and Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Hoffmann at an observation point as part of the Fire Support Team during Exercise Bougainville II, Pohakuloa Training Area on the Island of Hawaii on Oct. 21. Exercise Bougainville II prepares 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines for service as a forward deployed force in the Pacific by training them to fight as a ground combat element in a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. 2nd Lt. Collins is a platoon commander with 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines and a native of ner especially toward the controller, they’re respon- Tucson, Ariz. Lance Cpl. Hoffmann is a forward observer with 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines aviation assets involved in sible for the air assets, and and a native of Woodbridge, N.J. the operation,” Smith said. you have Marines like me Lance Cpl. Jeff Hoffman, who provide observation anti-air in the area we can system to adjust the place- souri, and a forward air cona native of Woodbridge, and coordination for the put those down paving the ment of the fires,” Hoffman troller with 2nd Battalion, New Jersey, and a forward 81 mm mortars,” Hoffman way for the air assets.” said. “My job is to get mor- 3rd Marines, said they used observer with 2nd Battal- said. “We make timelines Hoffman said it takes tars and artillery on target various types of aircraft ion, 3rd Marines, said each for the supporting fires so teamwork and organization while the other members during the fire support coindividual in a FST has a the aircraft involved can to conduct a fire support co- of the team coordinate with ordination. specific job. fly safely, suppress targets ordination. their assets.” “We’ve integrated fixed “You have your FST with mortars and artillery, “We speak with each othCapt. Josh Horman, a na- and rotary wing aircraft leader, the forward air and this way if there’s any er on the radio, and use a tive of Kansas City, Mis- alongside the mortars and artillery,” Horman said. “The FST’s worked with Hawker Hunter fighter jets, Scarface who provided UH1Y Hueys and AH-1 Cobras, and F-18 Hornet aircraft from the aircraft carrier Capt. Brian Smith USS Theodore Roosevelt.” Horman said the aircraft need to integrate alongside the other fire support assets to avoid friendly fire. “There’s a 12 step process called the execution template that we run through,” Horman said. “We utilize a detailed coordination with the mortar team so that our aircraft can safely provide air support.” Smith said he’s glad the Marines completed the exercise, and can better the unit as a whole. “It’s really a great opportunity to get the FST’s trained and ready so they can go back to their companies and make them even more deadlier than before,” Smith said. “It allows [us] to improve at integrating fires and get better at the U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Hoffmann observes an impact of an 81mm mortar from the observation point as part combined arms that make of the fire support team during Exercise Bougainville II, Pohakuloa Training Area on the Island of Hawaii. the Marine Corps lethal.”

U.S. Marine Capt. Jacob Dunn makes a call for close air support at an observation point as part of the Fire Support Team during Exercise Bougainville II, Pohakuloa Training Area on the Island of Hawaii on Oct. 21. Capt. Dunn is a forward air controller with 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines and a native of Ridgecrest, Calif. Story by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil III Marine Expeditionary Force

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment performed a fire support coordination exercise at the Pohakuloa Training Area on the Island of Hawaii on Oct. 21. The purpose of this training is to coordinate various types of fire support ranging from artillery barrages to airstrikes efficiently while maintaining caution. “We have the fire support teams (FST) integrating fires with the 81 millimeter mortar platoon, and aircraft assigned to the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, also known as Scarface,” said Capt. Brian Smith, a native of Gainesville, Florida, and an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines. “The FST leaders are working on integrating those fires through quick fire plans, prosecuting targets of opportunity, and coordinating those fires in a manner that is most effective and lethal.” Smith said even though they have to get ordnance on target they also need to have a constant concern for safety. “The Fire Support Coordination Center is monitoring those fires to make sure that it’s executed in a responsive, but also safe man-

“It’s really a great opportunity to get the FST’s trained and ready so they can go back to their companies and make them even more deadlier than before. It allows [us] to improve at integrating fires and get better at the combined arms that make the Marine Corps lethal.”