Marine Corps Installations West

Students with the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Commander Course, Assault Amphibian School, conduct mounted land navigation training in the Oscar Two Training Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 22, 2020. The Vehicle Commander Course is used to train intermediate level Marines on the responsibilities of an AAV commander, with a focus on crew gunnery, direction and supervision. The AAV Commander Course 6-20 is filled completely by reserve Marines with 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. In order to accommodate the schedule of the reservists, the class was condensed to ensure they received all the necessary training to effectively lead their crews. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Melissa I. Ugalde)

U.S. Marines with Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, work with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) to assess and verify the Amphibious Combat Vehicle's ability to integrate with naval shipping as part of the vehicle’s developmental testing off the shore of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2020. The Marines of AVTB are currently testing the Marine Corps’ newest amphibious vehicle, which will replace the Amphibious Assault Vehicle. This was the first time Marines have operated the new vehicle while boarding and departing a ship. ((U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Anthony Alvarez)

U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibian School, Training Command, conduct training at the Submerged Vehicle Egress Trainer in the 53 Area pool on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 8, 2020. The SVET is dedicated for ground vehicle simulation. Marines who operate AAVs must complete training at the SVET before they can receive their military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Anthony Alvarez)