Special Purpose MAGTF Trains in Spain and France
The Marines practiced rappeling on a 30-foot wall and rock climbing on an indoor wall designed especially for the task. After classes on French techniques, the Marines attacked the walls and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The last training day, 10 Marines were taken into the mountains to rappel down...
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| Published in | Leatherneck (pre-1998) Vol. 76; no. 10; p. 43 |
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| Format | Trade Publication Article |
| Language | English |
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Quantico
Marine Corps Association
01.10.1993
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| Summary: | The Marines practiced rappeling on a 30-foot wall and rock climbing on an indoor wall designed especially for the task. After classes on French techniques, the Marines attacked the walls and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The last training day, 10 Marines were taken into the mountains to rappel down, and then through a 210-foot waterfall. Once reaching the bottom, there was a small pond to swim across before they could dry off. |
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| ISSN: | 0023-981X |