The Logistics Combat Element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South departed the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), August 4, for a theater security cooperation event at Marambaia Island, Brazil.
The TSC consisted of bi-lateral exchanges on combat marksmanship, improvised explosive device detection (IED), medical treatment and combat tracking.
U.S. and Brazilian Marines conducted bi-lateral combat marksmanship practice for two consecutive days at a shooting range on the island.
By the conclusion of the range, both groups learned new and useful tactics to be employed in future training and operations.
The island provided a perfect setting for the two forces to conduct their bi-lateral IED detection exchange. Simulated IEDs were planted on a road which allowed each group to demonstrate their own detection and disposal tactics.
The Marines of SPMAGTF-South are embarked aboard USS America on her maiden transit, “America Visits the Americas”. The transit is a clear example of the nation’s commitment to regional partners and allies. Through partner-nation activities, key leader engagements and security cooperation activities, the Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF South demonstrate the flexibility, utility and unparalleled expeditionary capability the Navy-Marine Corps team provides our nation and partners.