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SPMAGTF-CR-AF receive French FAMAS weapons classes

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

June 13, 2016 | 1:35

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa receive weapons familiarization classes on the French FAMAS taught by French Army Center for Urban Combat Training instructors aboard Camp Sissonne, France, June 13, 2016. During CENZUB training, SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines will have the opportunity to work in cooperation with a company of French Army soldiers, integrating their skills and resources including weaponry and military vehicles to form an effective battle plan, similar to what they may face in the event of a future crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Sgt. Kassie McDole/Released.)

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