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Military Working Dogs in Action

Images of military dogs in training and action, highlighting their roles in security and law enforcement, as well as interaction with handlers during various exercises.

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog, Bolt, waits with his handler to begin preparation for his Root canal surgery, Sept 20, 2022, at the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group clinic on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As Bolt is trained for bite work, keeping his teeth in tip top shape is of paramount importance.
U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog, Bolt, waits with his handler to begin preparation for his Root canal surgery, Sept 20, 2022, at the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group clinic on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As Bolt is trained for bite work, keeping his teeth in tip top shape is of paramount importance.
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Zsolti, 319th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, gets a cyst biopsy June 1, 2022, on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. MWDs are regularly observed to help catch early signs of disease and prevent them.
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cale Woodman, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, cleans a mule's hoof during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 1-23 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The purpose of the animal packers course is to teach personnel the necessary skills to enable them to load and maintain pack animals for military applications in remote and dangerous environments. Horses and pack animals were used during the initial phase of operations in Afghanistan, post-9/11.
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Two U.S. Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division enjoy their meals under the watchful eyes of the unit pet on Combat Outpost Zagania in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2007.
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Spc. Ryann Davidson, a veterinary food inspection specialist with the 7351st Veterinary Detachment, poses with Maggie the 'Diesel' dog, an animatronic dog used to simulate realistic training, during Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) and Global Medic at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 11, 2022.
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A U.S. Air Force military working dog, Rick, assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron, awaits orders during obedience training at Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Aug. 22, 2022. MWDs provide security to Airmen stationed at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell, as well as deployed Airmen across the world, and are trained daily to ensure they are ready to complete any mission.
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Tech. Sgt. Ethan Marquis, 45th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, poses in front of an F-22 Raptor with his MWD at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., May 19, 2022. The demo team performed at the Space Coast International Air Show in Titusville, Fla.
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Portrait of Police Officer With Police Dog
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military father meeting with daughter and dogs
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STAFF SGT. Thomas Ellis, US Army Dog Handler of the 104th Area Support Group (ASG), Hannau, GE, and Arras check vehicles coming on Camp Pleso for bombs.(Exact date unknown). Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE PROMISE Base: Zagreb Country: Croatia (CRO)
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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Alexsandro Zitelli, from Stratford, Conn., speaks with the public about being a military working dog (MWD) handler as a part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2022, Oct. 8, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.
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U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, poses for a photograph at MCRD San Diego, Aug. 29, 2022. Manny was named after Sgt. Johnny R. Manuelito, one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers.
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110313-N-ZI955-023NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (March 13, 2011) Staff Sgt. Travis Lausier, right, and Spc. Jason Hayes, both assigned to the Japan District Veterinary Command, Misawa Branch, draw blood from "Lago," while his handler, Tim Dinges, comforts him. Dinges and Lago are with Virginia Task Force 1 of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, and arrived at Misawa Air Base to take part in search and rescue efforts in Sendai, Japan.
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Sgt. 1st Class Terrance Straham, the readiness sergeant for Alpha Company, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Brigade Engineer Battalion (BEB), meets with locals impacted by Hurricane Irma in Key Largo, Florida. The BEB has been tasked with conducting route clearance operations along US-1 in the Florida Keys, ensuring civilians, law enforcement, and utility workers are able to safely navigate throughout the affected area.
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STAFF SGT. Louie Borja poses with his dog, Wan-to. Wan-to is part of a drug detection team which searches for drugs that may be headed to the United States. Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)
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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Bruno, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region mascot, awaits to compete in the tug-of-war event during the atlas games at MCRD San Diego, California, Feb. 29, 2024. The Atlas Games is an annual battalion field meet that incorporates leadership skills and teamwork to enhance individual readiness, unit cohesion, boost morale, and foster esprit de corps among Marines. Marine Corps
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Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, LA, September 19, 2005 -- FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force members take a break in the shade with their rescue dogs after searching in neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA
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United States Army Brigadier General Sylvester makes an opening statement to the crowd gathered at the Allied Rapid Reaction Command headquarters to participate in Americas Independence Day celebration. Subject Operation/Series: Joint Endeavor Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)
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Kato, a multipurpose K9 search and rescue dog who supports and assists search and rescue operations with Team BUSAR (Backcountry Unit Search and Rescue) based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and his handler, Ben Landkammer from Team BUSAR, provide support during the PATRIOT 24 exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Feb. 19, 2024. PATRIOT is a Domestic Operations disaster-response training exercise conducted by National Guard units working with federal, state and local emergency management agencies and first responders. Air National Guard
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German Polizei Officer Christian Buchmann, a K-9 handler, and his K-9 partner, Rav, participate in the 86th Security Forces 2022 Squadron Military Working Dog Competition, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 18, 2022. Buchmann and Rav have worked together for nine months, and continue working on his skills as a search and security K-9 daily.
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Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers participate in the Vermont Remembers 11k Ruck in Colchester, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. Lief Barrowman from Huntington took first place in the individual military ruck with 1:12:15. Alexander Lavoy took first in the team military ruck, finishing in 1:49:26.
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110830-N-ON468-182TROMSO, Norway (Aug. 30, 2011) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Justin Gunderson observes a demonstration from the Norwegian military working dog platoon to detect a training explosive aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52). Carr is on a three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
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A Military Working Dog and its handler from the 820th Base Defense Group, 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing, conduct water confidence training at Wild Adventures Theme Park, Georgia, Sept. 6, 2022. The 820 BDG and 23 SFS K9 units instructed the military working dogs on water conditioning, aquatic patrol, deep water retrieval, water obstacles, bite work while in water and amphibious Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
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Yyasko, a military working dog with Provost Marshals Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, demonstrates a law enforcement apprehension with a MWD during Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 11, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between MCIPAC, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.
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220720-N-YD731-1280 NORFOLK, Va. (July 20, 2022) A dog brought to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) by Mutts With a Mission is pet by a Sailor, July 20, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.
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Family members reunite with Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) crewmembers after the cutter returned home to Base Alameda, California, following a 90-day counternarcotics patrol, March 31, 2023. Waesches crew interdicted two suspected drug-smuggling vessels while patrolling international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the seizure of approximately 881 pounds of cocaine and 9,500 pounds of marijuana. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Matthew Masaschi.
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A U.S. Soldier, from California National Guard, holds a young goat, in Barbur Valley, at Konar province, Afghanistan, May 2, 2010. The veterinary outreach and sustainment operation was conducted by U.S. Soldiers, of 40th Infantry Division, Agricultural Development Team of California National Guard.
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230628-N-CJ603-1017NASSAU, Bahamas (June 28, 2023) Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Christopher Carvelli and Ike man the rails on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as the ship pulls in to port in Nassau, The Bahamas, June 28, 2023. Wasp is in Nassau, The Bahamas for a scheduled port visit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bahamian independence, and an opportunity to strengthen the 50-year bilateral partnership with the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, an important relationship with a key regional partner.
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Members of the Bogue Chitto Beta Club receive a tour and demonstration from 81st Security Forces Squadron military working dogs during their tour at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 22, 2024. The students toured Keesler AFB to gain a better understanding of how the Air Force operates and trains Airmen. Air Force
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Pvt. Opha Mae II, the new depot mascot, attends her graduation ceremony from recruit training with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 6, 2022. Opha Mae will perform her duties with her handler, Pfc. Shannon D. MoralesCanales.
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego mascot, poses for a photo with the Miramar Young Marines at the Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16) Junior Jarhead event on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, July 9, 2022. Manny attended the event to show support for the families of the Marines apart of MAG-16.
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A woman dressed in WWII Style clothes pets her dog in Normandy, France, June 4. 2022, during D Day celebrations.
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020110-F-0526K-008. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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Security personnel with bomb detecting dogs in action outside 21st Street entrance of Harry S. Truman Building
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Security personnel with bomb detecting dogs in action around sidewalks, bushes, parked vehicles outside Harry S. Truman Building
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The camp's pet dog follows U.S. Army Pfc. Preston Jobe and Spc. Christopher Leonard, both from 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard, as they help Uganda army soldiers search the terrain for markers during a land navigation course on Forward Operating Location (FOL) Kasenyi, Uganda, Feb. 13, 2008. Soldiers from The Old Guard are tasked with training the Ugandan soldiers during a 16-week military-to-military training school located at FOL Kasenyi.
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Security personnel with bomb detecting dogs in action around sidewalks, bushes, parked vehicles outside Harry S. Truman Building
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PFC Sean Ayala taking Sgt. Big Deuce VIII for a walk around his stable.
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After failing to elicit the proper response from one of two simulated felons in their vehicle, MASTER at Arms Second Class (NAA2) Stephen Johnson releases his guard dog Barry to extract the felon from the vehicle. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot for Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, and the Western Recruiting Region, poses at the Drill Instructor Monument with newly promoted CWO2 Bobby Gonzalez at MCRD San Diego, Aug. 1, 2022. Manny attended the promotion ceremony in support of Gonzalez and other Marines across the depot who were promoted.
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A Military Working Dog assigned to the 87th Security Forces Squadron prepares to fly on a CH-53E assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 49 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Oct. 16, 2022. Defenders with 87th SFS K-9 section took part in a joint training with Marines to familiarize the Military Working Dogs with the transportation by helicopter. This skillset was developed for the qualification purposes of bomb detection in deployed environments, where certain terrain may only be accessible by air transportation.
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Marshfield's K-9 demonstration was easily the highlight of the town's annual Safety Day, helped at Marshfield airport on October 4th. Onlookers watched highly trained dogs sniff out narcotics and tackle bad guys (like this one, who was protected by a special suit) with impressive recession. Public safety and emergency management agencies at the local, state and federal level were joined by regional owner companies, the state department of transportation, the Coast Guard, the National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and others for a day of safety education, awesome equipment, and BBQ... Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Pennsylvania Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler (right) greets Podrick, the facility dog at the Penn State Student Veteran Center on Sept. 16, 2022, in State College, Pa. Behind them are Renee Thornton-Roop (left), senior director of Penn State's office of veterans programs, and Eugene McFeely, Penn States senior director for veteran affairs and services. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen)
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U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, and the Western Recruiting Region, poses for a photo on the parade deck at MCRD San Diego, Sept. 12, 2022. Manny was named after Sgt. Johnny R. Manuelito, one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers.
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U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, and the Western Recruiting Region, poses for a photo on the parade deck at MCRD San Diego, Sept. 12, 2022. Manny was named after Sgt. Johnny R. Manuelito, one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers. (U.S Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Max J. Noel)
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Approximately 10 members of the Pennsylvania Canine Search and Rescue (PACSAR) trained on a variety of scenarios Dec. 3, 2022, in a remote part of Fort Indiantown Gap designed to resemble a village. PACSAR is a group of highly trained and certified volunteers that offers search and rescue services free of charge and provide additional resources to other search and rescue teams, local law enforcement, and fire companies in Lancaster County and surrounding areas. Fort Indiantown Gap is consistently among the busiest National Guard training centers in the nation, hosting civilian partner agencies and organizations in addition to active, reserve and foreign allied militaries.
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Security personnel with bomb detecting dogs in action around sidewalks, bushes, parked vehicles outside Harry S. Truman Building
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Hedden, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, speaks with U.S. Army (Ret) Staff Sergeant Michael Murphy, Team US competitor, before a sitting volleyball match at the Invictus Games 2022, April 17, 2022, in The Hague, Netherlands. This year, Team US will compete adaptive sporting competitions during the Invictus Games 2022, including indoor rowing, archery, powerlifting, wheelchair basketball, and more.
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060116-A-6365W-105. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Loyalty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 101ST
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U.S. Army Sgt. Leona Thomas, right, and U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Cmdr. Catherine Rockwell provide veterinary care to a horse at the Monsignor Romero Roman Catholic School in Valley of Peace, Belize, on June 23, 2007. Thomas and Rockwell are attached to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), which is on a four-month humanitarian deployment to Latin America and the Caribbean to provide medical treatment to patients from a dozen countries.
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Marine Corps Systems Command Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, left, looks on as Gen. Eric M. Smith, middle, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, congratulates Col. Kirk D. Mullins (right) on his retirement from the Marine Corps after 31 years of faithful service. The ceremony was held at Marine Corps Base Quanticos 395-acre Transportation Demonstration Support Area on Sept. 29, 2022. Mullins was instrumental to the development, acquisition and fielding of the ACV, designed and built to replace the Corps legacy AAVs, which have been in service since 1972.
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220916-N-SS900-1083 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 16, 2022) Information Systems Technician Seaman Eric Garcia, a native of Waukegan, Ill., walks Cece, a miniature therapy horse from Cornerstone Equine Therapy Center, after a relay race during a Mental Health Wellness Fair hosted by Sailors attached to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) at Heron Park onboard Naval Air Station North Island, Sept. 16. Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego.
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RISE OF THE NAZIS (2019), directed by JULIAN JONES.
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Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to view Marine Corps Evening Parade, deliver remarks, and attend reception at the site, a National Historic Landmark
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Marine Safety Unit - 26-HK-133-67. Hurricane Katrina
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny sits in front of a fountain on the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California, June 6, 2022. Manny was named after Sgt. Johnny R. Manuelito, one of the original Navajo Code Talkers.
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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ian Sharbel, a pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), reunites with his family during a homecoming event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, completed a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
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Miscellaneous - Coast Guard Operations - 26-HK-434-33. Hurricane Katrina
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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ishman Davis, the specialty section chief assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Provost Marshals Office prepares to conduct bite work training during a bilateral training event at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 6, 2022. This yearly training event consists of searching for hazardous material and various bite work exercises. This also allowed for JMSDF members and Marines to share tactics to prepare for different potentially dangerous situations.