12th Marine Regiment

Members of the South Kanto Defense Bureau view common weapons of an artillery battalion on May 1, 2018, on the Combined Arms Training Complex, Camp Fuji, Japan. Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-1 is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows the Okinawa-based Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division to conduct live-fire training in Japan. Observers from the local SKDB's visit allowed them to gain a better understanding of the battalion's training with respect to the ATRP agreement between the U.S. Government and the Government of Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tegra Shepherd)

Marines with Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, fire on target during Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-1 May 1, 2018, on the Combined Arms Training Complex, Camp Fuji, Japan. ARTP 18-1 is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3/12, based out of Okinawa, to conduct live-fire training in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tegra Shepherd)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, break down old benches during a community service event at the Chuo International Friendship Center May 9, 2018, in Gotemba, Japan. Marines are in Gotemba as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-1. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows the Okinawa-based Marines to conduct live-fire training in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tegra Shepherd)

Marines with Charlie Battery, 1st battalion, 10th Marine Artillery Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire on multiple target points during Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-1 May 5, 2018, on the Combined Arms Training Complex, Camp Fuji, Japan. ARTP 18-1 is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, to conduct live-fire training in Japan. The battery is forward-deployed to 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tegra Shepherd)

A U.S. Marine with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division posts security May 3, 2018, during Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-1 on Combined Arms Training Complex, Camp Fuji, Japan. ARTP 18-1 is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines to conduct live-fire training in Japan. The Okinawa-based battalion is the only forward-deployed artillery battalion in the Marine Corps since 1956. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carl King)

Lt. Col. Leroy B. Butler orders the final round of fire for 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division during Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-1 May 6, 2018, on the Combined Arms Training Complex, Camp Fuji, Japan. ARTP 18-1 is a Japan-funded program which allows 3/12 Marines the opportunity to conduct live-fire training in Japan. The Okinawa-based battalion will continue their training through mid-May. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tegra Shepherd)

Lt. Col. Leroy B. Butler addresses the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, on April 26, 2018, on the Combined Arms Training Complex, Camp Fuji, Japan. Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-1 is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with the battalion based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training in Japan. The Okinawa-based battalion is the only forward-deployed artillery battalion in the Marine Corps since 1956. Butler is the 3/12 battalion commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tegra Shepherd)

U.S. Marines with Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, fire a round out of a M777A2 Howitzer May 1, 2018, during Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-1 on Combined Arms Training Complex, Camp Fuji, Japan. ARTP 18-1 is a Japan-funded program which allows 3/12 Marines the opportunity to conduct live-fire training in Japan. The Okinawa-based battalion will continue their training through mid-May. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carl King)