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Sergeant Naritaka Tokito of the Japan Ground self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) Western Army Infantry Regiment ties a rope that had become lose during the combat rubber raiding craft evolution of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training event between U.S. Marines and soldiers from the JGSDF designed to improve our ability to operate and communicate at the platoon, company and battalion levels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Sergeant Naritaka Tokito of the Japan Ground self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) Western Army Infantry Regiment ties a rope that had become lose during the combat rubber raiding craft evolution of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training event between U.S. Marines and soldiers from the JGSDF designed to improve our ability to operate and communicate at the platoon, company and battalion levels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

United States Marine Corps Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment Maj. Tomotake Nagamura observe from the shore as the soldiers of JGSDF prepare to launch the combat rubber raiding craft evolution of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Jan. 28. Since 2006, exercise Iron Fist has offered Marines and JGSDF soldiers the unique opportunity to train and work side-by-side on U.S. soil, effectively increasing the cohesion between the United States and Japanese militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

United States Marine Corps Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment Maj. Tomotake Nagamura observe from the shore as the soldiers of JGSDF prepare to launch the combat rubber raiding craft evolution of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Jan. 28. Since 2006, exercise Iron Fist has offered Marines and JGSDF soldiers the unique opportunity to train and work side-by-side on U.S. soil, effectively increasing the cohesion between the United States and Japanese militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Soldiers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment stand by their boats in preparation to begin the combat rubber raiding craft evolution of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training event building up to a scenario-based amphibious assault launching from the USS Somerset in late February. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Soldiers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment stand by their boats in preparation to begin the combat rubber raiding craft evolution of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training event building up to a scenario-based amphibious assault launching from the USS Somerset in late February. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Soldiers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment fight the waves as they conduct combat rubber raiding craft training during Exercise Iron Fist on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training exercise affords the U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers the opportunity to conduct realistic training while working side-by-side. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Soldiers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment fight the waves as they conduct combat rubber raiding craft training during Exercise Iron Fist on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training exercise affords the U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers the opportunity to conduct realistic training while working side-by-side. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

United States Marine Corps Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment Col. Yoshiyuki Goto about the combat rubber raiding craft training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual and bilateral amphibious training exercise between the Marine Corps and the JGSDF providing the opportunity to train together and build camaraderie between the U.S. and Japanese militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

United States Marine Corps Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment Col. Yoshiyuki Goto about the combat rubber raiding craft training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual and bilateral amphibious training exercise between the Marine Corps and the JGSDF providing the opportunity to train together and build camaraderie between the U.S. and Japanese militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Sergeant Takeya Hatsumura of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment pulls the engine cord in an effort to clear water from the motor after waves soaked the engine during the combat rubber raiding craft evolution of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training event building up to a scenario-based amphibious assault launching from the USS Somerset in late February. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Sergeant Takeya Hatsumura of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment pulls the engine cord in an effort to clear water from the motor after waves soaked the engine during the combat rubber raiding craft evolution of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training event building up to a scenario-based amphibious assault launching from the USS Somerset in late February. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Teams of soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) Western Army Infantry Regiment conduct combat rubber raiding craft training in the waves of California during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan 28. This annual, bilateral exercise offers the opportunity for the U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers to work hand-in-hand as they train and prepare for an amphibious assault being conducting at the shores of Camp Pendleton in late February. As security treaty allies, it is important for U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers to have working relationships to continue honing our amphibious operations core competencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Teams of soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) Western Army Infantry Regiment conduct combat rubber raiding craft training in the waves of California during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan 28. This annual, bilateral exercise offers the opportunity for the U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers to work hand-in-hand as they train and prepare for an amphibious assault being conducting at the shores of Camp Pendleton in late February. As security treaty allies, it is important for U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers to have working relationships to continue honing our amphibious operations core competencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division, demonstrate how to build a hide-site with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Hide sites are used for observing enemy activity and gathering imagery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division, demonstrate how to build a hide-site with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Hide sites are used for observing enemy activity and gathering imagery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Staff Sgt. Mark Pins, a reconnaissance man with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division, demonstrate how to make ghillie suits to soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. Ghillie suits are used to camouflage troops using foliage from the surrounding area during clandestine missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Staff Sgt. Mark Pins, a reconnaissance man with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division, demonstrate how to make ghillie suits to soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. Ghillie suits are used to camouflage troops using foliage from the surrounding area during clandestine missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) examines a piece of cloth for a ghillie suit during hide site construction training at Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. Ghillie suits camouflage troops using foliage from the surrounding area during clandestine missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) examines a piece of cloth for a ghillie suit during hide site construction training at Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. Ghillie suits camouflage troops using foliage from the surrounding area during clandestine missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

$A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) dons a veil during hide site construction training during Exercise Iron Fist aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. Veils aid with camouflaging troops, blending them into surrounding areas by refracting light. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)$

A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) dons a veil during hide site construction training during Exercise Iron Fist aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. Veils aid with camouflaging troops, blending them into surrounding areas by refracting light. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Matthew Solowynsky, chief instructor with 1st Marine Division School’s Pre-Scout Sniper Course, observes the accuracy of a Japan Self-Defense Force Soldier’s shot, during an unknown distance course of fire, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. This training was a part of Exercise Iron Fist, which in the short span of a decade, has allowed the USMC and JGSDF to come together and conduct amphibious operations at the platoon, company, and battalion level.

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Matthew Solowynsky, chief instructor with 1st Marine Division School’s Pre-Scout Sniper Course, observes the accuracy of a Japan Self-Defense Force Soldier’s shot, during an unknown distance course of fire, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. This training was a part of Exercise Iron Fist, which in the short span of a decade, has allowed the USMC and JGSDF to come together and conduct amphibious operations at the platoon, company, and battalion level.

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier fires at a target while his spotter observes the impact, during an unknown distance course of fire, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan 28, 2016. As a part of Exercise Iron Fist, the training - facilitated by 1st Marine Division’s Pre-Scout Sniper Course - tested the JGSDF soldiers’ abilities to accurately identify the distance of a target, adjust their sights to make a well placed shot in a short period of time.

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier fires at a target while his spotter observes the impact, during an unknown distance course of fire, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan 28, 2016. As a part of Exercise Iron Fist, the training - facilitated by 1st Marine Division’s Pre-Scout Sniper Course - tested the JGSDF soldiers’ abilities to accurately identify the distance of a target, adjust their sights to make a well placed shot in a short period of time.

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers fire at targets at an unknown distance range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers were training with instructors from 1st Marine Divisions Pre-Scout Sniper Course as a part of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral training exercise designed to improve the U.S. and Japan’s bilateral amphibious operation capabilities.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers fire at targets at an unknown distance range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers were training with instructors from 1st Marine Divisions Pre-Scout Sniper Course as a part of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral training exercise designed to improve the U.S. and Japan’s bilateral amphibious operation capabilities.

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers adjust their equipment between courses of fire during an unknown distance firing-range, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2016. Over the next several weeks JGSDF soldiers will be working with their U.S. Marine counterparts during Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral training exercise that enables Japanese soldiers to train with Marines on American soil, to improve the planning, communicating, and conducting of combined amphibious operations.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers adjust their equipment between courses of fire during an unknown distance firing-range, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2016. Over the next several weeks JGSDF soldiers will be working with their U.S. Marine counterparts during Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral training exercise that enables Japanese soldiers to train with Marines on American soil, to improve the planning, communicating, and conducting of combined amphibious operations.

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Matthew Solowynsky (Center,) chief instructor with 1st Marine Division School’s Pre-Scout Sniper Course, explains the target layout of an unknown distance range, to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Yoshiyuki Goto (left), Western Army Infantry Regiment commander, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan 28, 2016. As one of several training evolutions during Exercise Iron Fist, U.S. Marines, and JGSDF marksmen shared their skills and techniques to bolster one another’s fighting capabilities.

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Matthew Solowynsky (Center,) chief instructor with 1st Marine Division School’s Pre-Scout Sniper Course, explains the target layout of an unknown distance range, to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Yoshiyuki Goto (left), Western Army Infantry Regiment commander, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan 28, 2016. As one of several training evolutions during Exercise Iron Fist, U.S. Marines, and JGSDF marksmen shared their skills and techniques to bolster one another’s fighting capabilities.

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier sites in on a target at an unknown distance range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Calif., Jan 28, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers were training with instructors from 1st Marine Divisions Pre-Scout Sniper Course as a part of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral training exercise designed to improve the U.S. and Japan’s bilateral amphibious operation capabilities.

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier sites in on a target at an unknown distance range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Calif., Jan 28, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers were training with instructors from 1st Marine Divisions Pre-Scout Sniper Course as a part of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral training exercise designed to improve the U.S. and Japan’s bilateral amphibious operation capabilities.

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ben Downing, mortarman with Scout Sniper Platoon, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, gives advice on a proper shooting position to Japan Self-Defense Force soldiers, during an unknown distance course of fire, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. This training was a part of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ben Downing, mortarman with Scout Sniper Platoon, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, gives advice on a proper shooting position to Japan Self-Defense Force soldiers, during an unknown distance course of fire, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. This training was a part of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF.

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ben Downing, mortarman with Scout Sniper Platoon, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, helps a Japan Self-Defense Force soldier adjust his tripod, during an unknown distance course of fire, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. This training was a part of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ben Downing, mortarman with Scout Sniper Platoon, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, helps a Japan Self-Defense Force soldier adjust his tripod, during an unknown distance course of fire, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. This training was a part of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF.

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

U.S. Marine Sgt. Mason Wilhelmy, primary marksmanship instructor with the Pre-Scout Sniper Course, 1st Marine Division Schools, observes the shooting form of a Japan Self-Defense Force soldier, during an unknown distance course of fire, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. This training was a part of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Mason Wilhelmy, primary marksmanship instructor with the Pre-Scout Sniper Course, 1st Marine Division Schools, observes the shooting form of a Japan Self-Defense Force soldier, during an unknown distance course of fire, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. This training was a part of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF.

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

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