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Pfc. Kevin J. Oronaponce, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, applies a tourniquet to a mannequin during the final test for the Combat Trauma Care Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2015. The mannequins were equipped with a system that allows artificial blood to bleed from various wounds and recorded voices to talk, providing a more realistic experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. David N. Hersey/Released)

Pfc. Kevin J. Oronaponce, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, applies a tourniquet to a mannequin during the final test for the Combat Trauma Care Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2015. The mannequins were equipped with a system that allows artificial blood to bleed from various wounds and recorded voices to talk, providing a more realistic experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. David N. Hersey/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey

Pfc. Kevin J. Oronaponce, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, wraps a facial wound on a mannequin during the final test for the Combat Trauma Care Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2015. The additional stress from interactive mannequins and working under a time limit for the evacuation provided a more realistic environment to better prepare the Marines in case they would be called upon to use these techniques in real life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. David N. Hersey)

Pfc. Kevin J. Oronaponce, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, wraps a facial wound on a mannequin during the final test for the Combat Trauma Care Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2015. The additional stress from interactive mannequins and working under a time limit for the evacuation provided a more realistic environment to better prepare the Marines in case they would be called upon to use these techniques in real life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. David N. Hersey)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey

Lance Cpl. Ryan Zerites, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and Greensboro, N.C. native, calls in a 9-line medical evacuation request after a simulated improvised explosive device exploded during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. The training allowed the Marines to conduct both offensive and defensive operations and helped promote unit cohesion while maintaining readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Lance Cpl. Ryan Zerites, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and Greensboro, N.C. native, calls in a 9-line medical evacuation request after a simulated improvised explosive device exploded during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. The training allowed the Marines to conduct both offensive and defensive operations and helped promote unit cohesion while maintaining readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista E. James

Corporal Tanner Pollock, a squad leader with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and Fort Wayne, Ind. native, holds security while Lance Cpl. Ryan Zerites, a combat engineer with 2nd CEB, and Greensboro, N.C. native, calls in a 9-line medical evacuation request during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. The training included Marines going out in squad sized elements to attack an objective being held by Marines in the defensive position after the squad leaders built terrain models and informed their Marines on avenues of approach and objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Corporal Tanner Pollock, a squad leader with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and Fort Wayne, Ind. native, holds security while Lance Cpl. Ryan Zerites, a combat engineer with 2nd CEB, and Greensboro, N.C. native, calls in a 9-line medical evacuation request during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. The training included Marines going out in squad sized elements to attack an objective being held by Marines in the defensive position after the squad leaders built terrain models and informed their Marines on avenues of approach and objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista E. James

A Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division maintains cover fire for his fire team during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. “The main purpose of this training is to essentially sharpen our skills as squads, and to utilize the other portion of our [military occupational specialty] which is provisional infantry,” said Staff Sgt. Travis Payne, a platoon sergeant with 2nd CEB. “Being able to employ our engineers and to use our Marines in those tactics makes them much more of an asset to 2nd Marine Division.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

A Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division maintains cover fire for his fire team during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. “The main purpose of this training is to essentially sharpen our skills as squads, and to utilize the other portion of our [military occupational specialty] which is provisional infantry,” said Staff Sgt. Travis Payne, a platoon sergeant with 2nd CEB. “Being able to employ our engineers and to use our Marines in those tactics makes them much more of an asset to 2nd Marine Division.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista E. James

Corporal Jordan Collins, a squad leader with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and New Orleans, La. native, holds his position in the defense during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. The training included Marines going out in squad-sized elements to attack an objective being held by opposing forces in the defensive position after the squad leaders built terrain models and informed their Marines on avenues of approach and tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Corporal Jordan Collins, a squad leader with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and New Orleans, La. native, holds his position in the defense during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. The training included Marines going out in squad-sized elements to attack an objective being held by opposing forces in the defensive position after the squad leaders built terrain models and informed their Marines on avenues of approach and tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista E. James

A Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division holds his position in the defense during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. The training allowed the Marines to conduct both offensive and defensive operations and helped promote unit cohesion while maintaining readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

A Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division holds his position in the defense during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. The training allowed the Marines to conduct both offensive and defensive operations and helped promote unit cohesion while maintaining readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista E. James

A Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, runs for cover during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. “The main purpose of this training is to essentially sharpen our skills as squads, and to utilize the other portion of our [military occupational specialty] which is provisional infantry,” said Staff Sgt. Travis Payne, a platoon sergeant with 2nd CEB. “Being able to employ our engineers and to use our Marines in those tactics makes them much more of an asset to 2nd Marine Division.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

A Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, runs for cover during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. “The main purpose of this training is to essentially sharpen our skills as squads, and to utilize the other portion of our [military occupational specialty] which is provisional infantry,” said Staff Sgt. Travis Payne, a platoon sergeant with 2nd CEB. “Being able to employ our engineers and to use our Marines in those tactics makes them much more of an asset to 2nd Marine Division.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista E. James

Corporal Ryan Harney, a team leader with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and St. Charles, Mo. native, fires at an oppositional force member in the offense during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. The training included Marines going out in squad-sized elements to attack an objective being held by Marines in the defensive position after the squad leaders built terrain models and informed their Marines on avenues of approach and objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Corporal Ryan Harney, a team leader with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and St. Charles, Mo. native, fires at an oppositional force member in the offense during Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT, training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2015. The training included Marines going out in squad-sized elements to attack an objective being held by Marines in the defensive position after the squad leaders built terrain models and informed their Marines on avenues of approach and objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista E. James

A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, carries the pack of another Marine who was being carried on a stretcher during a hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, carries the pack of another Marine who was being carried on a stretcher during a hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Case

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, carry their peer on a stretcher during a hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, carry their peer on a stretcher during a hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Case

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Case

Lt. Col. Joel F. Schmidt, the battalion commander for 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, gives a thumbs-up as the unit nears the end of their nine-mile hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Lt. Col. Joel F. Schmidt, the battalion commander for 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, gives a thumbs-up as the unit nears the end of their nine-mile hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Case

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Case

Lance Cpl. Jacob Foster, center, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, carries a stretcher during a hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Lance Cpl. Jacob Foster, center, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, carries a stretcher during a hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Case

Lance Cpl. John Lauland, center, an intelligence specialist with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, is carried on a stretcher during a unit hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Lance Cpl. John Lauland, center, an intelligence specialist with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, is carried on a stretcher during a unit hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Case

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, hike aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. The unit conducted the nine-mile march in preparation for an upcoming rotation to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Case

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participated in a week-long, Counter-IED course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. The course included classes covering individual preparedness in an improvised explosive device environment, small unit leader considerations in an IED environment, homemade explosives and a metal detector operator’s course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/ Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participated in a week-long, Counter-IED course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. The course included classes covering individual preparedness in an improvised explosive device environment, small unit leader considerations in an IED environment, homemade explosives and a metal detector operator’s course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Lance Cpl. Roberto Morales, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, listens to a period of instruction over improvised explosive devices while participating in a week-long, Counter-IED Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. The course was implemented as a way to help maintain 2nd CEB’s readiness to provide close combat engineer support to the 2nd Marine Division and enhance their mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability while in any theatre of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Lance Cpl. Roberto Morales, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, listens to a period of instruction over improvised explosive devices while participating in a week-long, Counter-IED Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. The course was implemented as a way to help maintain 2nd CEB’s readiness to provide close combat engineer support to the 2nd Marine Division and enhance their mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability while in any theatre of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participated in a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Camp Lejuene, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. The course included classes covering individual preparedness in an improvised explosive device environment, small unit leader considerations in an IED environment, homemade explosives, and a metal detector operator’s course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participated in a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Camp Lejuene, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. The course included classes covering individual preparedness in an improvised explosive device environment, small unit leader considerations in an IED environment, homemade explosives, and a metal detector operator’s course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James