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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released 110914-M-0000S-000.jpg
Sep 14, 2011
U.S. Marines, with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a close quarter battle live-fire exercise aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Sept. 15, 2011. Marines conduct these type of live-fire exercises to maintain maneuverability when shooting in confined spaces. The 22nd MEU is currently deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) as the U.S. Central Command theater reserve force. The 22nd MEU is also providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
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