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                 alt="U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a patrol during a communications field exercise, Rapid Tanto, at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. The patrol allowed Marines to conduct communication training including 9-line casualty evacuation with field radios. 5th ANGLICO and 3rd Intelligence Battalion demonstrated proficiency in planning, coordination, and execution of dynamic targeting capable of supporting maritime campaigns in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Wallace)"
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                <div class="image-title">Field Exercise Rapid Tanto</div>
                <div class="image-caption">U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a patrol during a communications field exercise, Rapid Tanto, at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. The patrol allowed Marines to conduct communication training including 9-line casualty evacuation with field radios. 5th ANGLICO and 3rd Intelligence Battalion demonstrated proficiency in planning, coordination, and execution of dynamic targeting capable of supporting maritime campaigns in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Wallace)</div>
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                 alt="U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Christian Montemayor, a fire support Marine, left, and Sgt. John Philips a transmissions system operator, right, both with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a communications check during a field exercise, Rapid Tanto at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. The radio allowed transmission of data to higher headquarters. Using off-the-shelf radars and low-signature equipment, 5th ANGLICO and 3rd Intelligence Battalion demonstrated proficiency in planning, coordination, and execution of dynamic targeting capable of supporting maritime campaigns in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific. Philips is a native of Gaffney SC, and Montemayor is a native of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Wallace)"
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                <div class="image-caption">U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Christian Montemayor, a fire support Marine, left, and Sgt. John Philips a transmissions system operator, right, both with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a communications check during a field exercise, Rapid Tanto at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. The radio allowed transmission of data to higher headquarters. Using off-the-shelf radars and low-signature equipment, 5th ANGLICO and 3rd Intelligence Battalion demonstrated proficiency in planning, coordination, and execution of dynamic targeting capable of supporting maritime campaigns in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific. Philips is a native of Gaffney SC, and Montemayor is a native of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Wallace)</div>
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                 alt="U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, and 3rd Intelligence Battalion, Maritime Surveillance Platoon, both with III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group move a commercial radar during a communications field exercise, Rapid Tanto at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. The radar allows surveillance of distant maritime activity. Using off-the-shelf radars and low-signature equipment, 5th ANGLICO and 3rd Intel Bn demonstrated proficiency in planning, coordination, and execution of dynamic targeting capable of supporting maritime campaigns in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Wallace)"
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                 alt="U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Heriberto Rayescandelario, a data systems administrator with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, sets up a radio during a communications field exercise, Rapid Tanto at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 5, 2024. The radio allowed transmission of data to higher headquarters. Using off-the-shelf radars and low-signature equipment, 5th ANGLICO and 3rd Intelligence Battalion demonstrated proficiency in planning, coordination, and execution of dynamic targeting capable of supporting maritime campaigns in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific. Rayescandelario is a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Wallace)"
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                <div class="image-title">Field Exercise Rapid Tanto</div>
                <div class="image-caption">U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Heriberto Rayescandelario, a data systems administrator with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, sets up a radio during a communications field exercise, Rapid Tanto at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 5, 2024. The radio allowed transmission of data to higher headquarters. Using off-the-shelf radars and low-signature equipment, 5th ANGLICO and 3rd Intelligence Battalion demonstrated proficiency in planning, coordination, and execution of dynamic targeting capable of supporting maritime campaigns in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific. Rayescandelario is a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Wallace)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">U.S. Marines Sgt. Heriberto Rayescandelario, a data systems administrator, left, and Cpl. Christian Montemayor, a fire support Marine, right, both with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a notional 5-line close air support mission during a communications field exercise, Rapid Tanto at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. The exercise allowed Marines to conduct communications training to include 9-line casualty evacuation requests with field radios. Using off-the-shelf radars and low-signature equipment, 5th ANGLICO and 3rd Intelligence Battalion demonstrated proficiency in planning, coordination, and execution of dynamic targeting capable of supporting maritime campaigns in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific. Rayescandelario is a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Montemayor is a native of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Wallace)</div>
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    <div><b>By Cpl. William Wallace,</b> <span class="date">/ Published Feb. 22, 2024</span></div>
    <span class="dateline-text">OKINAWA, Japan, </span>
    <p><span style="font-size:larger;">Just under four nautical miles from Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa, Japan U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, traveled from Camp Hansen to Ie Shima, a remote island off the coast of Okinawa.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:larger;">Working alongside Marines from 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III MIG, the team conducted training exercise Rapid Tanto, which implemented concepts of the Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations, outlined in the Marine Corps’ modernization.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:larger;">EABs use mobile, low-signature forces that can operate from austere locations, including areas within hostile engagement areas. EABs are often self-sustaining in nature and can facilitate sea control campaigns.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:larger;">During the exercise, the Marines reinforced their ability gather and share information in a communications-degraded environment. As the Indo-pacific region becomes more contested, 5th ANGLICO is increasing stability by implementing EABO concepts. During Rapid Tanto, the Marines established an EAB capable of gathering and transmitting critical information to support dynamic targeting. 3rd Intel Bn’s MST Marines employed a commercial off-the-shelf radar which can locate distant maritime activity with precision.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:larger;">“The ANGLICO detachment’s primary mission for Rapid Tanto is to insert onto Ie Shima with Maritime Surveillance Teams to assist in setting up radar systems and establishing an EAB to provide maritime domain awareness, utilizing commercial and tactical assets to disseminate track data”, says Capt. Yiannis Rizos, the team lead for Rapid Tanto.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:larger;">Moving from Camp Hansen to Ie Shima is an opportunity for the Marines to sustain their ability to rapidly assemble and relocate from base to a contested maritime space. The smaller and more mobile units allow rapid deployment, and disaggregation in austere unsupported locations. This reduces logistical burdens and expands the range of communication that III MIG provides to other units leading to a lighter and more expeditionary force.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:larger;">During Rapid Tanto, 5th ANGLICO and 3rd Intel Bn Marines conducted multiple communication drills during the days and nights with various high frequency radios and satellite internet. These drills involved casualty evacuation 9-lines, close air support 5-lines, and standard data sharing obtained from the radar.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:larger;">“If a commercial means of passing data is compromised, I need to have a contingency plan. This exercise established alternate ways to transmit data. My data is useless if I’m the only one that knows it”, explains Sgt. Guy Tobin, the Maritime Surveillance Platoon team lead.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:larger;">Rapid Tanto provided advanced training to 5th ANGLICO and 3rd Intel Bn in developing accurate maritime sensing capability. During this exercise the units demonstrated their ability to act as one integrated force, capable of supporting joint maritime campaigns, and operating in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific.</span></p>
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