Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,

Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, drive an M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank and scan the road ahead for enemy threats during a tactical road march as a part of their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Fort Pickett, VA, March 25, 2015. The purpose for the MCCRE is to complete the mission essential tasks that 2nd Tanks is required to perform in a combat scenario. These tasks include a tactical road march, setting up a tactical assembly area, and performing a mechanized assault. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin T. Updegraff/ Released)