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Marines Conduct Artillery Training in JAPAN
By Pfc. Daniel E. Valle, Marine Corps Bases Japan
CAMP FUJI, Japan — The acrid taste of bitter smoke fills the air from the ignited
gunpowder. Ears ringing. Their skin is wet from the falling rain. Men move quickly,
precisely. One Marine extracts the expended shell, as two others load the next. The
fourth loads another bag of accelerant into the cannons.
The Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, participated in live-fire training in the East Fuji Maneuver Area,
Camp Fuji, Japan, with the M777A2 155 mm howitzers as part of the Artillery Relocation
Training Program 11-1, which ended June 30. The training evolution was intended to
sustain unit proficiency in all weapons systems used by artillery units and maintain
combat readiness.
By Pfc. Daniel E. Valle, Marine Corps Bases Japan
CAMP FUJI, Japan — The acrid taste of bitter smoke fills the air from the ignited
gunpowder. Ears ringing. Their skin is wet from the falling rain. Men move quickly,
precisely. One Marine extracts the expended shell, as two others load the next. The
fourth loads another bag of accelerant into the cannons.
The Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, participated in live-fire training in the East Fuji Maneuver Area,
Camp Fuji, Japan, with the M777A2 155 mm howitzers as part of the Artillery Relocation
Training Program 11-1, which ended June 30. The training evolution was intended to
sustain unit proficiency in all weapons systems used by artillery units and maintain
combat readiness.
“We are here training to make sure the Marines are ready for combat at all times,” said Staff Sgt. Joshua B. Barber, a section chief, Kilo
Battery, 3rd Bn., 12th Marines. “This training is very important for the Marines to hone their skills. Otherwise, they are not combat ready.”
1st Sgt. Steven R. Ellison, battery first sergeant for Kilo Battery, said that his Marines are making the most of the training opportunities that the
East Fuji Maneuver Area offers them.
“We are here to hone our skills as artillerymen,” said Ellison. “The Marines are enjoying the training.”
1st Sgt. Lee D. Chartier, battery first sergeant for Romeo Battery, 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, said that the Marines’ training schedule has been
busy.
“The Marines are motivated to train,” said Chartier. “We were in Korea last month, and now we are here at the base of Mount Fuji.
“We are enjoying the weather, but still making sure that our mission is complete, as Marines always do,” said Chartier.
During field operations, the section chiefs make sure all their Marines conduct training safely and responsibly.
“We are having a lot of fun out here, but we don’t ever forget that we are here with a mission and that is to train,” said Barber.
Training in different locations throughout the Asia-Pacific region helps the Marines sustain combat readiness in varied climates and
environments, according to Chartier.
“It is absolutely phenomenal to see these Marines at work,” said Chartier. “It can be raining like it was this morning, or freezing cold like it was in
Korea; the Marines will still be motivated to train.”
“That is what separates us from any other branch of service,” said Chartier.
Battery, 3rd Bn., 12th Marines. “This training is very important for the Marines to hone their skills. Otherwise, they are not combat ready.”
1st Sgt. Steven R. Ellison, battery first sergeant for Kilo Battery, said that his Marines are making the most of the training opportunities that the
East Fuji Maneuver Area offers them.
“We are here to hone our skills as artillerymen,” said Ellison. “The Marines are enjoying the training.”
1st Sgt. Lee D. Chartier, battery first sergeant for Romeo Battery, 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, said that the Marines’ training schedule has been
busy.
“The Marines are motivated to train,” said Chartier. “We were in Korea last month, and now we are here at the base of Mount Fuji.
“We are enjoying the weather, but still making sure that our mission is complete, as Marines always do,” said Chartier.
During field operations, the section chiefs make sure all their Marines conduct training safely and responsibly.
“We are having a lot of fun out here, but we don’t ever forget that we are here with a mission and that is to train,” said Barber.
Training in different locations throughout the Asia-Pacific region helps the Marines sustain combat readiness in varied climates and
environments, according to Chartier.
“It is absolutely phenomenal to see these Marines at work,” said Chartier. “It can be raining like it was this morning, or freezing cold like it was in
Korea; the Marines will still be motivated to train.”
“That is what separates us from any other branch of service,” said Chartier.
