SOF Pic of the Day: Force Recon conducts Board Search and Seizure training
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The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) training in Guam, enhancing their capabilities for maritime security operations. This training is crucial for the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, which is prepared for diverse military missions.
Key points from this article:
- The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted VBSS training in Guam on January 26, 2018.
- How this training enhances the Marines' ability to perform counter-piracy operations and secure ships.
- Why the 31st MEU's readiness is vital as the only continuously forward-deployed Marine unit, providing flexible military options in the region.
A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security in Guam, January 26, 2018, during Visit Board Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready […]
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