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Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 engage a simulated enemy force as part of the squad leaders course at Camp Shelby, Miss., Aug. 15, 2008. The two-week course, taught by military and civilian instructors attached to the 20th Seabee Readiness Group, prepares Seabees to become efficient leaders for their troops in a field environment.

SQUAD LEADERS

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 engage a simulated enemy force as part of the squad leaders course at Camp Shelby, Miss., Aug. 15, 2008. The two-week course, taught by military and civilian instructors attached to the 20th Seabee Readiness Group, prepares Seabees to become efficient leaders for their troops in a field environment.

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