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BatA member of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces is the assistant gunner for Lance Cpl. Carlos E. Medina, military policeman, 2nd Law Enforcement Bat exertalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, II Marine Expeditionary Force firing a M240B machine gun during a live fire training exercise as part of exer cise African Lion 2014 on Tifnit FAR Base in Agadir, Morocco, recently. African Lion is conducted as a combined joint exercise between the Kingdom of Morocco and the U.S. Forces to strengthen relationships and military operability in the region.
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The U.S. and coalition forces learned valuable lessons during recent campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, specifically regarding the importance of stability operations and their relevance during future contingencies. Soldiers from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and U.S. military personnel conducted stability operations training to put those lessons into practice during Exercise African Lion 14, recently. The combined-joint exercise between the Kingdom of Morocco, and the U.S. involves approximately 150 soldiers of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, 350 U.S. service members and additional military personnel from European and African partner nations. The annual exercise is designed to improve each nation’s ability to operate collectively and develop a mutual understanding of each nation’s military tactics, techniques and procedures. The primary focus of this year’s exercise is the combined-joint staffing process through a command-post exercise designed to prepare participating partner forces for the
larger scale multi-lateral training event scheduled for Exercise African Lion 15. A platoon from the Royal Moroccan Army with U.S. service members from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 25th Marine Regiment, 92nd Military Police Company and a U.S. Air Force security detachment had the opportunity to focus on patrolling, non-lethal engagements and convoy security, during the stability operations portion of the exercise. “Working with the Moroccans is important because not only does it strengthen our relationships, but it creates an opportunity for both militaries to learn from each other,” said 1st Lt. Aaron Anderson, a military police officer with 2nd MEB. “Even with the language barrier, the Moroccans and Marines have been able to work together and effectively communicate with one another.” Moroccan and Marine leaders divided the training into three evolutions giving the Moroccans, Marines, sailors, airmen and soldiers the opportunity to work in small groups. This ensured proper application of training procedures and effective dissemination of information. The first evolution consisted of fire-team
formations and hand-and-arm signals, which were followed by immediate-action drills and patrolling. Classes soon turned to quick-reaction practical application scenarios based on the lessons taught. “The Moroccans simply amazed the Marines,” said 1st Lt. Shane G. Livingstone, a military police platoon commander. “This morning we did a ‘check on learning.’ There’s nothing like being able to watch them pick-up and execute everything they learned the day before with speed and accuracy, even after having received a lot of classes the same day.” Immediately following application of patrolling skills around the perimeter of the training area, the next class focused on entry and vehicle-control points, which included vehicle and personnel searches, and escalation-of-force procedures. “This training is essential because it gives the Moroccans another skill to employ when needed,” said Cpl. Alberto Camacho, a non-lethal weapons instructor. “Instead of having few options before use of lethal force, they now have more tools to draw from when attempting to de-escalate situations.” Instructors noted the techniques practiced during the training evolution would
prove useful in other noncombat operations. The participants can also use the training for noncombatant evacuations, humanitarian aid and other situations that require nonlethal force. The Moroccan soldiers and Marines finished the day’s training with convoy security taught by U.S. Army military police from Sembach, Germany, and U.S. Air Force military police out of SeymourJohnson Air Force Base in North Carolina. Their training focused on humanitarian relief and disaster stability operations, which covered sectors of fire, danger areas and escorting humanitarian supplies. “This training was important because they now can apply it and train other countries, but it was also good for us because we’ve learned just as much from the Moroccans,” said Sgt. Keenan M. Kite, with the U.S. Army military police. “We’ve learned more about their culture, tactics and procedures and incorporated that into how we operate as well.” The stability operations training served as one portion of Exercise African Lion 14. The exercise also included livefire training, in depth nonlethal weapons training, and a multinational observer program before it concluded, April 5.
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Members of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s Environmental Management Division were recognized for their ongoing efforts to protect natural and cultural resources throughout fiscal year 2013 with three Secretary of the Navy Environmental Awards. Camp Lejeune’s Environmental Restoration and Cultural Resources Management teams and Alicia Filzen, the Quality Recycling Program manager with the Environmental Management Division, were recognized with the award. “I am extremely proud of our exceptional environmental teams across Marine Corps Installations East,
and their prestigious recognition from the Secretary of the Navy,” said Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East – MCBCL. “These noteworthy achievements are a reflection of a command climate and culture, here and throughout the region, that values being good stewards of our environment. Their holistic dedication to our installations across the environmental spectrum will contribute greatly toward preserving our training areas for generations of Marines to come.” Filzen has developed the program considerably throughout the last few years. For instance, the program’s revenue increased by 674 percent from 2007 to 2013 due to community outreach initiatives. “I’m very proud and very excited about this award,”
said Filzen. “If it wasn’t for my staff supporting me this wouldn’t have happened. I’m very blessed with the staff I have.” Filzen managed the Quality Recycling Program and coordinated outreach events that led to an increased awareness of recycling and environmental issues while heading the base’s Pollution Prevention Program and other enterprises. Many events have seen a drastic increase in participation leading to better waste handling procedures by the Camp Lejeune population. The Quality Recycling Program also lowered the costs associated with solid waste landfills by 20.8 percent and diverted 57.8 percent of solid waste from area landfills, fulfilling a goal from an executive order. These efforts have led to decreased land filling costs aboard the base.
These noteworthy achievements are a reflection of a command climate and culture, here and throughout the region, that values being good stewards of our environment. Their holistic dedication to our installations across the environmental spectrum will contribute greatly toward preserving our training areas for generations of Marines to come. Brig. Gen. robert F. Castellvi
“It’s great that we have accomplished this but we have to remain vigilant,” said Filzen. “This is an ongoing process for us.” Camp Lejeune’s Environmental Restoration Division also won an award. Their work involves disposal of unexploded ordnance and clean-up of areas contaminated by chemicals and waste products that were exposed to the environment
through past disposal practices or other methods. Staff members evaluated and restored numerous sites throughout Camp Lejeune’s 156,000 acres, a challenge in an area populated with more than 180,000 personnel and residents and many activetraining areas. “I’m very happy and proud,” said Charity Delaney, an environmental engineer and the Installation Res-
toration Program manager with the Environmental Restoration Division. “We have a hardworking and dedicated team and I’m proud that we were recognized.” Jenni Reed, an environmental engineer and the Fuel Tank Program manager found gratification in knowing that her division’s day-today work helps reduce risks see eFFortS 7A