Maldivian marines march to a training area to set up a squad competition during a noncommissioned officer development program with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Marines on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 21, 2014. This training event between both U.S. and Maldivian Marines creates a setting for professional military and cultural exchanges, as well as provides both forces an opportunity to train in unfamiliar settings and gain experience with different tactics, techniques and procedures.during a noncommissioned officer development program on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 21, 2014. This training event provided both forces with an opportunity to train in unfamiliar settings and gain experience with different tactics, techniques and procedures.