Cpl. Joshua J. Syverson, combat engineer with Engineer

Cpl. Joshua J. Syverson, combat engineer with Engineer Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, prepares to initiate the charge of an M1A2 Bangalore for a hasty breach during a pilot test at Range 107, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, March 2, 2015, in preparation for the Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment. From October 2014 to July 2015, the GCEITF will conduct individual and collective level skills training in designated ground combat arms occupational specialties in order to facilitate the standards-based assessment of the physical performance of Marines in a simulated operating environment performing specific ground combat arms tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)