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Extreme Readiness: Marines Train on Search and Seizure

The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is known for executing amphibious operations at a moment's notice. Marines assigned to the unit's reconnaissance company recently conducted training raids against maritime objectives such as gas and oil platforms, ships and other offshore targets in board, search and seizure missions.

The training took place off the southern California coast and included both day and night exercises.

Marines ride in a rigid inflatable boat.
Port Exit
Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, exit the Port of Long Beach, Calif., aboard a rigid inflatable boat to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure mission during maritime interoperability training, Aug. 8, 2023.
Credit: Marine Corps Sgt. Patrick Katz
VIRIN: 230809-M-PO838-1078
Marines in an inflatable boat close in on a target at night.
Night Ops
Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, move to their target in a rigid inflatable boat with aerial sniper support from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter to conduct a low-light visit, board, search and seizure mission as part of maritime interoperability training, Aug. 8, 2023.
Credit: Marine Corps Sgt. Patrick Katz
VIRIN: 230811-M-PO838-1182

Marines used their skills to board vessels using caving ladders, receive simulated casualties and breach doorways. It's all part of maritime interoperability training to prepare them for future operations with the unit.

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