Pfc. Kristofer D. Langlais (right) simulates a butt stroke with his rife against his partner Cpl. James D. Kettinger during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program sustainment training at Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, March 7, 2009.The Marines assigned to first squad, first platoon, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan, utilize what free time they have within the protective walls of the FOB to sustain and educate themselves using the MCMAP. SPMAGTF-A's mission is to conduct counterinsurgency operations, and train and mentor the Afghan National Police. Langlais is a shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon gunner, and Kettinger is a squad automatic weapon gunner.