Corps reaches final stages of tropical boots, uniform testing - An infantry Marine from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment conducts patrols wearing a prototype tropical utility uniform Oct. 5, during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation exercise at Kahuku’s Training Area, Hawaii. More than 400 Marines from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines wore the prototype uniform and boots as part of a Marine Corps Systems Command Field User Evaluation to test the durability, fit and function of the items in a tropical environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph)

Marines and sailors with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Eastern Army practice casualty evacuation drills during Forest Light 17-1 at Camp Soumagahara, Mar. 9, 2017. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise conducted by U.S. and JGSDF in order to strengthen interoperability and combined capabilities in defense of the U.S.-Japan alliance. - Marines and sailors with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Eastern Army practice casualty evacuation drills during Forest Light 17-1 at Camp Soumagahara, Mar. 9, 2017. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise conducted by U.S. and JGSDF in order to strengthen interoperability and combined capabilities in defense of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, HAWAII – Lt. Gen. David Berger, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, tours the forward arming and refueling point for Exercise Bougainville II at Pohakuloa Training Area, Aug. 21, 2017. Berger and a party of senior leadership met with junior Marines and leadership from various units taking part in the exercise, and observed day-to-day operations. Exercise Bougainville II prepares 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment for service as a forward deployed force in the Pacific by training them to fight as a ground combat element in a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, HAWAII – Lt. Gen. David Berger, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, tours the forward arming and refueling point for Exercise Bougainville II at Pohakuloa Training Area, Aug. 21, 2017. Berger and a party of senior leadership met with junior Marines and leadership from various units taking part in the exercise, and observed day-to-day operations. Exercise Bougainville II prepares 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment for service as a forward deployed force in the Pacific by training them to fight as a ground combat element in a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)

Capt. Fredrick Monday, the commanding officer of Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, treads water after escaping a Submerged Vehicle Egress Trainer (SVET) during Underwater Egress Training (UET), Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 21, 2017. In the event of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle sinking, SVET and UET are vital training programs that prepares Marines and Sailors on safely escaping the vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk) - Capt. Fredrick Monday, the commanding officer of Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, treads water after escaping a Submerged Vehicle Egress Trainer (SVET) during Underwater Egress Training (UET), Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 21, 2017. In the event of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle sinking, SVET and UET are vital training programs that prepares Marines and Sailors on safely escaping the vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk)