Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
  • News
  • Guns
    • Rifles
    • Handguns
    • Shotguns
    • Special Weapons
  • Gear
    • Accessories
    • Ammo
    • Holsters
    • Knives
    • Optics & Sights
    • Suppressors
  • Lifestyle
    • Culture
    • Military & Police
    • Tactics & Training
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
  • News
  • Guns
    • Rifles
    • Handguns
    • Shotguns
    • Special Weapons
  • Gear
    • Accessories
    • Ammo
    • Holsters
    • Knives
    • Optics & Sights
    • Suppressors
  • Lifestyle
    • Culture
    • Military & Police
    • Tactics & Training
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
No Result
View All Result
 
FREE GUN FRIDAY > Enter to WIN the Ruger PC Charger & PC Carbine, Ammo from Black Hills and the Caldwell Portable Range Kit!

Exercise Steel Knight Begins with 1st Marine Division

Tactical-Life by Tactical-Life
December 11, 2015
in News
0
Exercise Steel Knight 2015 Marines

Marines with Battery I, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire an M777 Howitzer¬ during the opening day of live-fire operations for Steel Knight at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., on Dec. 10, 2015. The tough, realistic training is intended to develop combat skills necessary to operate as the ground combat element of the I Marine Expeditionary Force.

0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
The following is a release from Sgt. Justin Boling, Defense Media Activity:

The opening fires of the 1st Marine Division’s Exercise Steel Knight commenced at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. on Dec. 10, 2015 with shouts of artillerymen, the yank of a chord and the satisfying decimation of targets.

  • RELATED STORY: Marines Train with New M252A2 Lightweight 81 mm Mortar System

“We are shooting in support of [1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 1st Tank Battalion],” said Sgt. Kenyum Scott, an artillerymen with Battery I, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment. “We would normally be out here shooting by ourselves; now we are shooting for other Marines to advance on to their objectives.”

The two-week-long Exercise Steel Knight allows units, like the battery, to work alongside thousands of Marines and sailors of different occupations to reinforce the Marine Air Ground Task Force concept and instill confidence in the units’ ability to work in a combined arms effort.

“After we finish with this shoot, we have one movement day to get our next location,” said Cpl. Levin Jolley, artilleryman with the unit. “Then we set up and wait for call for fires.”

Teams of Marines with the battery manned their M777 Howitzers to engage targets to allow other units of 1st Marine Division to begin their movement toward one of their assault objectives.

“Operating the guns can present some obstacles,” said Cpl. Levin Jolley, an artilleryman with Battery I. “Sometimes it can be difficult to set the gun deflection. We overcame this by pumping up the gun to that direction.”

Exercise Steel Knight is designed to challenge Marines and sailors from numerous occupational fields found throughout the 1st Marine Division. The skills of these men and women keep the division a multi-role, expeditionary ground combat force ready to answer the call whenever or wherever it may be.

“Maintenance and keeping up the guns can be an obstacle when maintaining fires,” Scott said. “You have to find out what is wrong and fix it or trouble shoot to get it firing again.”

The battery will continue to support the infantrymen, tank operators and other Marines advancing to the final objective of Exercise Steel Knight.

Didn't find what you were looking for?

CLICK HERE FOR COMMENTS

RELATED POSTS

Air Force OSI Selects Glock

Air Force OSI Selects Glocks for New Duty Pistol

Black Rifle Coffee Company is joining forces with The Terminal List, starring Chris Pratt

Black Rifle Coffee Company and The Terminal List

The California DOJ accidentally leaked the names of every CCW holder in the state

California DOJ Accidentally Doxxes Thousands of Gun Owners

Henry Repeating Arms donated 50,000 dollars to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Tunnel to Towers Foundation Receives Donation from Henry

Load More

TACTICAL-LIFE ARTICLE PAGE VIDEO

Discussion about this post

FEATURED POST

Mossberg 590 Shockwave review for home defense myths

4 Home Defense Myths You Need to Stop Repeating

We cover home defense related issues a lot here on Tactical Life. Whether it's using a revolver for home defense,...

Read more

TRENDING

ATF Agent James Burk sued Columbus police, excessive force, reup

VIDEO: ATF Agent James Burk Tased by Columbus Police, Files Suit

...

Mossberg 590 Shockwave review for home defense myths

4 Home Defense Myths You Need to Stop Repeating

...

The Dicken Drill is named for Eli Dicken who saved many lives in the Greenwood Mall

The Elisjsha Dicken Drill

...

what are the best revolvers for home defense

Best Revolvers for Home Defense [2022]

...

PICK A CATEGORY

TACTICS & TRAINING SPOTLIGHT

Mossberg 590 Shockwave review for home defense myths

4 Home Defense Myths You Need to Stop Repeating

We cover home defense related issues a lot here on Tactical Life. Whether it's using a revolver for home defense,...

TACTICS & TRAINING SHOWCASE

The Dicken Drill is named for Eli Dicken who saved many lives in the Greenwood Mall

The Elisjsha Dicken Drill

You've got your concealed carry gun on you and get stopped by the cops. What do you do next?

What to Do When Pulled Over with a Concealed Carry

If you're serious about learning tactics for stopping an active shooter, you have to train hard

Tactics for Stopping an Active Shooter

it's important to know concealed carry laws by state

Concealed Carry Laws by State

Gun cleaning gunk 5000 rounds

Gun Cleaning: 5 Reasons Why You Need to Clean Your Firearms

learning the art of clearing pistol malfunctions could save your life

Clearing Pistol Malfunctions: A Lifesaving Self Defense Skill

Top 10 Lifesaving Concealed Carry Tips for 2022

Top 10 Lifesaving Concealed Carry Tips for 2022

Stippling a handgun

6 Steps to Stippling a Gun for Beginners

What Are NFA Trusts?

What Are NFA Trusts?

site logo
Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun news, gun reviews and gun magazines for gun enthusiasts, military and law enforcement
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • California Privacy Notice
  • Cookie Policy
© Athlon Outdoors, All Rights Reserved.
You use of this website constitutes and manifests your acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and awareness of the California Privacy Rights. Pursuant to U.S. Copyright law, as well as other applicable federal and state laws, the content on this website may not be reproduced, distributed, displayed, transmitted, cached, or otherwise used, without the prior, express, and written permission of Athlon Outdoors.

Manage your GDPR consents by clicking here. Manage your CCPA consents by clicking here.
No Result
View All Result
  • Guns
    • Rifles
    • Handguns
    • Shotguns
  • Knives
  • Gear
    • Holsters
    • Optics & Sights
    • Accessories
    • Ammo
    • Suppressors
  • Military & Police
  • News
  • Tactics & Training
  • Videos
    • LATEST VIDEOS
    • FREE GUN FRIDAY
    • RELOADING ZONE
    • SCCY Branded Videos
  • Publications
  • Advertising
  • Contact Us

© 2022 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.