On 20 April 2010, Rick Vasquez, Assistant Chief of Firearms Technology Branch of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, instructs Marines of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment on some of the foreign weapons systems that they may encounter in Afghanistan on their upcoming deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Russian Made Pulemyot Kalashnikova Lightweight Machinegun

Yugoslavian Model 70 AK47 Assault Rifles

Russian and Chinese made 7.62x54 Rounds

Official USMC photo by Lance Corporal LaMarcus O. Adkins

Official USMC photo by Private First Class Joshua J. Hines (Released)

2nd Lt. Aaron Alderman, rifle platoon commander of 3rd Plt. with Alpha Company fires a Pulemyot Kalashnikova Lightweight Machine Gun during a Foreign Weapons Brief at the Infantry Platoon Battle course aboard Fort Pickett Army Base, Blackstone Virginia, in preparation for Operation Enduring Freedom, April 20, 2010.

On 20 April 2010, Sergeant Louie R. Collins, from Second Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, prepares to fire the Yugoslavian Model AK47 Assault Rifle during the battalions introduction to foreign weapons shoot to the Infantry Platoon Battle Course (IPBC).

Official USMC photo by Private First Class Joshua J. Hines (Released)

Official USMC photo by Lance Corporal LaMarcus O. Adkins (Released)

The first wave of Marines from Bravo Company disembark a CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter after landing at the Infantry Platoon Battle Course aboard Fort Pickett National Guard Maneuver Training Center, Blackstone Virginia, in preparation for Operation Enduring Freedom, April 20, 2010. Official USMC photos by Private First Class Joshua J. Hines (Released).

On 15 April 2010, Sergeant James L. Ellis and Helmsman Third Class Cory A. Zaranek, carry a casualty during (IED) and (CASVAC) training to be transported back to the Forward Operating Base (FOB) by air in the CH-46 Sea Knight, where the Navy Corpsman will pick up and further assist with the injured Marine

On 15 April 2010, Sergeant Seve Crabtree, from the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Norfolk, Norfolk Virginia, checks for a clear surface before guiding the pilot to the ground, flying the CH-46 Sea Knight (PHROG) in support of First Battalion, Eighth Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune as they conduct pre deployment training onboard National Guard Maneuver Center Fort Pickett, Virginia.

Official USMC photo by Lance Corporal LaMarcus O. Adkins

Official USMC photo by Lance Corporal LaMarcus O. Adkins

On 20 April 2010, Government contracted actors play the roles of Afghani nations and insurgents during a simulated attack on the Forward Operations Base (FOB), the exercise simulated locals alerting military personnel to a threat in the area allowing Marines to call in an air strike aboard Fort Pickett Army Base, Blackstone Virginia.

On 20 April 2010, AH-1W Cobra, flown by HMLA 773 Squadron from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, exercise contact drills against role players who conduct a simulated attack on the Forward Operations Base (FOB), Fort Pickett Army Base, Blackstone Virginia.

Official USMC photo by Lance Corporal LaMarcus O. Adkins (Released)

Official USMC photo by Lance Corporal LaMarcus O. Adkins (Released)

Chewie, a Military Working Dog attached to 81s Weapons Company, runs to his handler, Lance Cpl Luis Gerrero after identifying an IED equipped truck during a vehicle check point training exercise in MOUT town aboard at Fort Pickett Army Base, Blackstone Virginia, April 20, 2010 . U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Pfc. Joshua J. Hines (Released).

Lance Cpl Luis Gerrero a Dog Handler with 81s Weapons Company retrieves a scented chew toy from his Military Working Dog, Chewie, after identifying an IED equipped truck during a vehicle check point training exercise in MOUT town aboard at Fort Pickett Army Base, Blackstone Virginia, April 20, 2010 . U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Pfc. Joshua J. Hines (Released).