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Hokudaien Training Area

Light Armored Vehicles from 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, prepare to cross the line of departure and begin their comprehensive exercise assault during exercise Northern Viper 2020 at Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 4, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by allowing Marine Air-Ground Task Forces from III Marine Expeditionary Force to maintain their lethality and proficiency in MAGTF Combined Arms Operations in cold weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Brett Vannier)
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LAR Crosses the Line of Departure at Northern Viper 2020

February 6, 2020 defenseadmin 0
A U.S. Marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, fires for a live fire ski range during exercise Northern Viper 2020 at Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 30, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by allowing Marine Air-Ground Task Forces from III Marine Expeditionary Force to maintain their lethality and proficiency in MAGTF Combined Arms Operations in cold weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron E. Parks)
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A Day at The Range for Northern Viper 2020

January 30, 2020 defenseadmin 0
A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, parks after a cold weather convoy during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 25, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the collective defense capabilities of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by exposing members of both forces to intense training in an austere environment, allowing them to perfect their skills in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Cameron E. Parks)
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Motivated Motor Transportation Conduct a Weather Convoy at Northern Viper 2020

January 26, 2020 defenseadmin 0
Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion conduct notional fire mission drills during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 25, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the collective defense capabilities of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by exposing members of both forces to intense training in an austere environment, allowing them to perfect their skills in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Cameron E. Parks)
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Mortarmen on a Mission at Northern Viper 2020

January 26, 2020 defenseadmin 0
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, are instructed on an M2 .50 caliber machine gun during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 25, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the collective defense capabilities of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by exposing members of both forces to intense training in an austere environment, allowing them to perfect their skills in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Cameron E. Parks)
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Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment Conduct a Crew-Serve Course

January 26, 2020 defenseadmin 0
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