Private Naoki Yamagudi posts security while practicing

Private Naoki Yamagudi posts security while practicing small unit level techniques and procedures as part of the Japan Observer Exchange Program at Kin Blue beach here, July 16. Yamagudi is a scout swimmer with Japan Ground Self Defense Force’s Western Army, and a native of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The JGSDF soldiers have been observing the Marines and sailors with Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, for approximately six weeks. JOEP enables the JGSDF observation and education of small unit concepts, tactics, and amphibious operations to further enhance the interoperability of the two forces and security of the region. (U.S. Marine Photo by Cpl. Henry Antenor)