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Marines with Ragnarok Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group provide security for a simulated forward operating base following gunshots during a basic skills course at the Battle Skills Training School aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 5. Marines and sailors conducted combat operations against BSTS instructors for 48 hours during the course.
Marines, sailors conduct small-unit training for Cold Response LANCE CPL. SULLIVAN LARAMIE 2nd Marine Logistics Group
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Service members with Ragnarok Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, scan the surrounding area while on patrol during a basic skills course at the Battle Skills Training School aboard Camp Lejeune, Dec. 4.
Two Marine fire teams rushed to reinforce several others after clearing a ridge of enemy combatants, but as one Marine ran for cover, an improvised explosive device detonated at his feet and chaos erupted. Fortunately for the squads, this combat scenario was only simulated and the IED only left the Marine dirty. Marines and sailors with Ragnarok Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd
Marine Logistics Group, participated in a basic skills course at the Battle Skills Training School, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 2 through 6. The training helped prepare the service members for winter training in Bridgeport, Calif., and the upcoming NATO exercise, Cold Response 2014, in Norway. “Once we go to Bridgeport and Norway, we’re going to be up in the mountains, so having communication between squads and fire teams is important,” said Cpl. Oscar I. Mejia, a motor vehi-
cle operator with the company. “(We need to be) looking out for each other because there’s a high risk for casualties – heat casualties, cold casualties and lack of air. We need to get that communication (ready) so we don’t mess up out there.” Throughout the weeklong course, the service members learned and reviewed a number of basic skills, including patrols, combat lifesaving, land navigation and holding entry control points at a forward operating base. The Marines and sailors also conducted 48 hours
Division Marines get a taste of ‘360’ training LANCE CPL. SCOTT WHITING 2nd Marine Division
There are many life education opportunities available to Marines, from classes on financial management to marriage enrichment courses, and leaders continuously looking for programs to help Marines improve in every facet of their lives. The USO of North Carolina, Jacksonville Center, sponsored the first Marine 360 course, Dec. 2 through 6. Marine 360 is a leadership course developed for Marines from an Army course called Soldier 360. Soldier 360 is a weeklong course covering many facets of life, including physical, mental and emotional health. The course involves engaging classes that work well with interaction from the audience. The
constant back-and-forth between service member and instructor keeps the patrons’ attention. While originally aimed at soldiers, the lessons can be applied to any branch of the military. “We built a program that looks at the whole person,” said Dr. Glen Wurglitz, a neuropsychologist who is part of the 360 team. “What we’re looking for is health, in terms of physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, spiritual, financial and sexual health.” Wurglitz stressed the week-long program is a leaders’ course, not a treatment course. The people attending may not have any issues, but could be looking for a way to better their life. He also explained everything they teach is science based, as opposed to opinions. “On day one, we explain the science of stress,
and how people can deal with it,” said Wurglitz. “The rest of the week is experiencing better selfcare. As people learn to better themselves, then they can lead others to do the same.” The course is also more than just classes. There are many different hands-on practical applications. Patrons participate in yoga, acupuncture, learn proper running technique and practice it, and they have the opportunity to experience hypnosis for therapy purposes. Sgt. Jeff Stimple, a Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, said he thoroughly enjoyed the leaders’ course. “They cover pretty much everything,” said Stimple. “Everything from (physical training) to yoga positions. We talked about how the body is affected by its environment. I’ll
probably plan a sit-down with some of my Marines and teach what I learned, and I’ll also look to apply some of these principles as I see fit.” The course is very flexible, and Wurglitz said it is tailored to each group. If participants need extra attention in a certain area, they will spend more time
there instead of moving on to the next topic. “One person who was in one of my classes told me after, ‘I learned I could be happy again,’” said Wurlgliz. “A spouse told me, ‘you gave me back the man I married.’ That’s when you know the course is effective and makes a difference.”
of combat operations against BSTS instructors. “When we get Marines here from outside of the (infantry) field, they’re going to know the basics of what to do if they get thrown into standing post or being on patrols (upon completing the course),” said Sgt. Jason B. Cox, a machine gunner with BSTS. “It gets them outside of their box of working in a shop.” Service members with the company are scheduled to participate in mental and physical training until they leave to conduct operations above the Arctic Circle.
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Doctor Glen Wurglitz, a neuropsychologist and member of the 360 training team, teaches a class on post-traumatic stress disorder to Marines at the Jacksonville USO, Dec. 4.
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