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24th MEU (SOC) tankers conduct abandon tank drills: Photo Essay

11 Jan 2003 | Staff Sgt. Bryan P. Reed 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines from Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) recently conducted abandon tank drills while training in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.During the exercise Marines practiced abandoning their M1-A1 tanks and engaging targets with small arms while moving to a covered position.