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Marines in the Scout Sniper Platoon with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, conduct a patrol during 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)

Marines in the Scout Sniper Platoon with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, conduct a patrol during 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

A Marine in the Scout Sniper Platoon with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment patrols during 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 patrols during 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

A Marine in the Scout Sniper Platoon with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment scans the area for possible enemies 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 scans the area for possible enemies 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

A Marine in the Scout Sniper Platoon with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, applies camouflage face paint before conducting a patrol during 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, applies camouflage face paint before conducting a patrol during 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

A Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, looks into the rifle combat optics on his M16A4 service rifle to estimate the distances of targets July 9, 2015, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. During the training, Marines use a variety of methods to make a decision on the range of targets, including bracketing, which allows the Marine to find an average distance based on known distances of objects in the area. Fox Co. completed the training as preparation for their upcoming assignment to the Unit Deployment Program.

A Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, looks into the rifle combat optics on his M16A4 service rifle to estimate the distances of targets July 9, 2015, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. During the training, Marines use a variety of methods to make a decision on the range of targets, including bracketing, which allows the Marine to find an average distance based on known distances of objects in the area. Fox Co. completed the training as preparation for their upcoming assignment to the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case

Lieutenant Col. Eric A. Reid, the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, speaks to his Marines about their incredible accomplishment while holding the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition trophy presented to his Marines during an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1, 2015. The squad from Alpha Company was declared the best rifle squad in the 2nd Marine Division after competing in the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a three-day physical and mental challenge that pushed the Marines to their limits and tested their abilities to work together as a cohesive unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released)

Lieutenant Col. Eric A. Reid, the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, speaks to his Marines about their incredible accomplishment while holding the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition trophy presented to his Marines during an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1, 2015. The squad from Alpha Company was declared the best rifle squad in the 2nd Marine Division after competing in the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a three-day physical and mental challenge that pushed the Marines to their limits and tested their abilities to work together as a cohesive unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif

The winners of the 2nd Marine Division Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a squad representing Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, poses for a photo after an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1, 2015. The squad was declared the best rifle squad in the 2nd Marine Division after competing in the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a three-day physical and mental challenge that pushed the Marines to their limits and tested their abilities to work together as a cohesive unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released)

The winners of the 2nd Marine Division Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a squad representing Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, poses for a photo after an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1, 2015. The squad was declared the best rifle squad in the 2nd Marine Division after competing in the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a three-day physical and mental challenge that pushed the Marines to their limits and tested their abilities to work together as a cohesive unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif

Major Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, awards the Rifle Squad Competition trophy to Sgt. Jaymes L. Chambless, the squad leader of the winning squad from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment during an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1, 2015. The squad was declared the best rifle squad in the 2nd Marine Division after competing in the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a three-day physical and mental challenge that pushed the Marines to their limits and tested their abilities to work together as a cohesive unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released)

Major Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, awards the Rifle Squad Competition trophy to Sgt. Jaymes L. Chambless, the squad leader of the winning squad from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment during an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1, 2015. The squad was declared the best rifle squad in the 2nd Marine Division after competing in the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a three-day physical and mental challenge that pushed the Marines to their limits and tested their abilities to work together as a cohesive unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif

The winning rifle squad from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, stands to receive applause after being pinned with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition Medal during an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1, 2015. The squad was declared the best rifle squad in the 2nd Marine Division after competing in the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a three-day physical and mental challenge that pushed the Marines to their limits and tested their abilities to work together as a cohesive unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released)

The winning rifle squad from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, stands to receive applause after being pinned with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition Medal during an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1, 2015. The squad was declared the best rifle squad in the 2nd Marine Division after competing in the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a three-day physical and mental challenge that pushed the Marines to their limits and tested their abilities to work together as a cohesive unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif

Major Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, awards a member of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition Medal during an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1, 2015. The squad was declared the best rifle squad in the 2nd Marine Division after competing in the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a three-day physical and mental challenge that pushed the Marines to their limits and tested their abilities to work together as a cohesive unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released)

Major Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, awards a member of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition Medal during an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1, 2015. The squad was declared the best rifle squad in the 2nd Marine Division after competing in the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a three-day physical and mental challenge that pushed the Marines to their limits and tested their abilities to work together as a cohesive unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif

Major Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, awards a member of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition Medal during an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1, 2015. The squad was declared the best rifle squad in the 2nd Marine Division after competing in the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a three-day physical and mental challenge that pushed the Marines to their limits and tested their abilities to work together as a cohesive unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released)

Major Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, awards a member of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition Medal during an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1, 2015. The squad was declared the best rifle squad in the 2nd Marine Division after competing in the Infantry Rifle Squad Competition, a three-day physical and mental challenge that pushed the Marines to their limits and tested their abilities to work together as a cohesive unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif

Marines with the Machine Gunner’s Course load an M240B medium machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2014. During the first week of the course the Marines spend a day on each of the machine guns, disassembling and assembling them, memorizing their nomenclature, their rate of fire and similar knowledge they would need to use should they be required to use one of the weapon systems in a combat situation.

Marines with the Machine Gunner’s Course load an M240B medium machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2014. During the first week of the course the Marines spend a day on each of the machine guns, disassembling and assembling them, memorizing their nomenclature, their rate of fire and similar knowledge they would need to use should they be required to use one of the weapon systems in a combat situation.

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey

A Marine fires an M240B medium machine gun during the live-fire testing of the Machine Gunner’s Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2014. The course is one of the services offered to Marines by the Division Combat Skills Center and is a two-week course that familiarizes Marines with the M249 squad automatic weapon light machine gun, M240B medium machine gun, M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun and the MK-19 40mm automatic grenade launcher.

A Marine fires an M240B medium machine gun during the live-fire testing of the Machine Gunner’s Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2014. The course is one of the services offered to Marines by the Division Combat Skills Center and is a two-week course that familiarizes Marines with the M249 squad automatic weapon light machine gun, M240B medium machine gun, M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun and the MK-19 40mm automatic grenade launcher.

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey

Lance Cpl. Christian Herbeck, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, disassembles a Mk-19 automatic grenade launcher during a Machine Gunners Course at the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 15, 2015. During the course the Marines were trained how to properly disassemble, reassemble and maintain the M249 squad automatic weapon, the M240B machine gun, Browning M2 .50 caliber machine gun and the MK19 automatic grenade launcher. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. David N. Hersey/Released)

Lance Cpl. Christian Herbeck, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, disassembles a Mk-19 automatic grenade launcher during a Machine Gunners Course at the Division Combat Skills Center aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 15, 2015. During the course the Marines were trained how to properly disassemble, reassemble and maintain the M249 squad automatic weapon, the M240B machine gun, Browning M2 .50 caliber machine gun and the MK19 automatic grenade launcher. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. David N. Hersey/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey