Readiness

Sgt. Nathanael Izu, a section chief with 3rd Platoon, Rocket Battery F, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, Marine Forces Reserve, guides the driver of an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-18 at Landing Zone Bull Attack, near the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Oct. 11, 2107. The Marines are participating in WTI 1-18 to strengthen their combat effectiveness in a two-week annual training period highlighted by the opportunity to fire Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System munitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/ Released)