cpl. tyler alexon (right) and cpl. christopher leclair (left), both with reconnaissance platoon, regimental combat team 8, watch as two iraqi commandos engage targets from a covered position at mudaysis airfield, iraq, june 24, 2009. this shooting drill, along with others, was part of a combat marksmanship package the recon marines put together for the iraqi commandos of commando company, 29th brigade, 7th iraqi army division
under the watchful eye of marines from reconnaissance platoon, regimental combat team 8, an iraqi commando exits a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle during a marksmanship training exercise at mudaysis airfield, iraq, june 24, 2009. the recon marines were at every station of the training ensuring the commandos received the best instruction possible.
marines with reconnaissance platoon, regimental combat team 8, watch closely as two iraqi commandos conduct the live-fire portion of their marksmanship training. although the commandos trained in various combat related exercises, special emphasis was placed on marksmanship, because of its importance in a combat situation.