An Amphibious Assault Vehicle enters the water from

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle enters the water from Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 5, 2018, during Type Commander Amphibious Training. The purpose of TCAT is for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate elements, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The AAV is with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Clay Groover/Released)