training di rinforzo-assalto-ispezione marittima: operazioni che prevedono anche il recupero di una nave occupata da terroristi o pirati .

marines with the 31st marine expeditionary unit's battalion landing team wrestle sgt. michael ramey, a mock occupier, to the ground while an ah-1w super cobra provides close-air support for the meu's mission to secure the mv 1st lt. alex bonnyman feb. 8 during vessel board, search and seizure training. (photo by lance cpl. kevin m. knallay).



marines fast rope onto the deck of mv 1st lt. alex bonnyman during vessel board, search and seizure training. the ship was suspected of carrying suspicious cargo.
(photo by lance cpl. kevin m. knallay).



marines with the 31st marine expeditionary unit's battalion landing team escort detainees during vessel board, search and seizure training. (photo by lance cpl. kevin m. knallay).



members of the 31st meu's reconnaissance element detain an occupier while securing the bridge of the bonnyman. (photo by lance cpl. kevin m. knallay).




a member of the 31st meu's reconnaissance element stands guard over detainees. sixteen marines from 7th communications battalion, iii mef headquarters group, acted as occupiers during the training. (photo by lance cpl. kevin m. knallay).





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