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Lance Cpl. Justin Vestal, an anti-tank missile man with Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, operates a simulated M41A4 Saber missile system during a simulated anti-armor exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 8, 2015. The simulation allowed a variety of combat scenarios with the system, much like the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Lance Cpl. Justin Vestal, an anti-tank missile man with Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, operates a simulated M41A4 Saber missile system during a simulated anti-armor exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 8, 2015. The simulation allowed a variety of combat scenarios with the system, much like the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez

Lance Cpl. Justin Vestal, an anti-tank missile man with Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, operates a simulated M41A4 Saber missile system during a simulated anti-armor exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 8, 2015. The simulation allowed a variety of combat scenarios with the system, much like the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Lance Cpl. Justin Vestal, an anti-tank missile man with Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, operates a simulated M41A4 Saber missile system during a simulated anti-armor exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 8, 2015. The simulation allowed a variety of combat scenarios with the system, much like the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez

Lance Cpl. Rhet McNeal, an anti-tank missile man with Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, supervises a simulated engagement on a computer screen during a simulated anti-armor exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 8, 2015. The screen allowed Marines to supervise simulated engagements and offer assistance if necessary. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Lance Cpl. Rhet McNeal, an anti-tank missile man with Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, supervises a simulated engagement on a computer screen during a simulated anti-armor exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 8, 2015. The screen allowed Marines to supervise simulated engagements and offer assistance if necessary. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez

Lance Cpl. Shaun Thompson, an anti-tank missile man with Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, operates a simulated FGM-148 Javelin during a simulated anti-armor exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 8, 2015. Marines could watch the simulated engagement on its corresponding computer screen, supervising the gunner’s performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Lance Cpl. Shaun Thompson, an anti-tank missile man with Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, operates a simulated FGM-148 Javelin during a simulated anti-armor exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 8, 2015. Marines could watch the simulated engagement on its corresponding computer screen, supervising the gunner’s performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez

Lance Cpl. Hamdem Abushebab, front, an anti-tank missile man with Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, prepares to reload a simulated M41A4 Saber missile system during a simulated anti-armor exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 8, 2015. The simulated Saber featured removable tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided missiles, allowing Marines to practice loading and unloading the system.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Lance Cpl. Hamdem Abushebab, front, an anti-tank missile man with Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, prepares to reload a simulated M41A4 Saber missile system during a simulated anti-armor exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 8, 2015. The simulated Saber featured removable tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided missiles, allowing Marines to practice loading and unloading the system.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez

Lance Cpl. William Emory, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment looks through the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System (LCMS) course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center (DCSC) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures, and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Lance Cpl. William Emory, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment looks through the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System (LCMS) course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center (DCSC) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures, and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Lance Cpl. William Emory, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment adjusts the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System (LCMS) course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center (DCSC) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures, and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Lance Cpl. William Emory, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment adjusts the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System (LCMS) course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center (DCSC) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures, and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Lance Cpl. William Emory, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment adjusts the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Lance Cpl. William Emory, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment adjusts the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Mortarmen with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment practice boresighting with the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Mortarmen with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment practice boresighting with the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Lance Cpl. Dale Dibble, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment adjusts the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Lance Cpl. Dale Dibble, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment adjusts the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Lance Cpl. Dale Dibble, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment looks through the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Lance Cpl. Dale Dibble, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment looks through the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Private First Class Shawn Benoit, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment looks through the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System (LCMS) course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Private First Class Shawn Benoit, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment looks through the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System (LCMS) course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Private First Class Shawn Benoit, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment adjusts the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long mortar course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Private First Class Shawn Benoit, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment adjusts the sight on the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System during a 10-day long mortar course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the weapons system in which they learned how to boresight, misfire procedures and deflection changes for elevation before the unit moves into live-fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, set up an 81mm mortar as they train aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. July 30, 2015. Marines in the unit took part in a training event in which they were taught the practical application of the “hip shoot” as well as refining their basic skill sets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht/released)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, set up an 81mm mortar as they train aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. July 30, 2015. Marines in the unit took part in a training event in which they were taught the practical application of the “hip shoot” as well as refining their basic skill sets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, align the sights of an 81mm mortar as they train aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. July 30, 2015. Marines in the unit took part in a training event in which they were taught the practical application of the “hip shoot” as well as refining their basic skill sets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht/released)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, align the sights of an 81mm mortar as they train aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. July 30, 2015. Marines in the unit took part in a training event in which they were taught the practical application of the “hip shoot” as well as refining their basic skill sets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

A Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, checks the line of sight on an 81mm Mortar during a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. July 30, 2015. Marines with the unit conducted “hip shoots” to better prepare them on the go. A “hip shoot” is where mortar teams receive a call for fire on the move and use their leadership and teamwork to set-up the mortars and begin supporting the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht/released)

A Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, checks the line of sight on an 81mm Mortar during a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. July 30, 2015. Marines with the unit conducted “hip shoots” to better prepare them on the go. A “hip shoot” is where mortar teams receive a call for fire on the move and use their leadership and teamwork to set-up the mortars and begin supporting the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

A Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, looks through the site of a compass as his team prepares to set up an 81mm Mortar aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. July 30, 2014. Marines in the unit took part in a training event in which they were taught the practical application of the “hip shoot” as well as refining their basic skill sets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht/released)

A Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, looks through the site of a compass as his team prepares to set up an 81mm Mortar aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. July 30, 2014. Marines in the unit took part in a training event in which they were taught the practical application of the “hip shoot” as well as refining their basic skill sets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to begin a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. July 30, 2015. Marines participating in the exercise conducted “hip shoots” in order to better support the battalion while on the move. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht/released)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to begin a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. July 30, 2015. Marines participating in the exercise conducted “hip shoots” in order to better support the battalion while on the move. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, set up an 81mm mortar as they conduct a “hip shoot” aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. July 30, 2015. Marines in the unit took part in a training event in which they were taught the practical application of the “hip shoot” as well as refining their basic skill sets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht/released)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, set up an 81mm mortar as they conduct a “hip shoot” aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. July 30, 2015. Marines in the unit took part in a training event in which they were taught the practical application of the “hip shoot” as well as refining their basic skill sets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

A Marine in the Scout Sniper Platoon with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment calls in coordinates for a position report during a patrol for SSP training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 29, 2015. Scout Snipers with the battalion excel in conducting their mission set by being highly skilled in marksmanship and delivering long-range precision fire on selected targets from concealed positions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

A Marine in the Scout Sniper Platoon with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment calls in coordinates for a position report during a patrol for SSP training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 29, 2015. Scout Snipers with the battalion excel in conducting their mission set by being highly skilled in marksmanship and delivering long-range precision fire on selected targets from concealed positions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James