Participant of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course

Participant of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course conducts a long-distance march on skis in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Jan. 22, 2018. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with troops from 9 other countries, participated in the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course. The course developed the participants’ capability to survive in cold-weather environment, march on skis, apply his or hers tactical skills at individual and squad levels, and to lead smaller units in winter warfare in subarctic winter conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Marcin Platek/Released)