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U.S. Marine Corps students with India Company, The Basic School, conduct platoon level tactics building a strong foundation for offense and defense at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2026. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of the offensive and defensive tactics required for provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)
260318-M-M3001-3339.JPG Photo By: Sergeant Myra Walker

Apr 29, 2026
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va - U.S. Marine Corps students with India Company, The Basic School, conduct platoon level tactics building a strong foundation for offense and defense at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2026. The purpose of the simulated platoon attacks was to introduce Marines to the fundamentals of the offensive and defensive tactics required for provisional rifle platoon commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Myra Walker)


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