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With modernization and pacing threats challenging the Marine Corps to improve in new ways, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment remains at the forefront of innovation. One such advancement in the regiment\u2019s training methodologies and warfighting tactics is the Littoral Reconnaissance Team concept. From January 18-25, 2024, Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team spent a week at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, experimenting with the LRT concept.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn LRT is a low-signature, easily deployable team that uses multi-discipline sensors and collection sources for reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance in the littoral zone,\u201d said Sgt. Jordan James, chief scout with 3d LCT. \u201cDuring this field operation, the LCT used an LRT to test day and night data collection and share assets on naval vessels.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A U.S. Marine with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division remotely controls a small unmanned aircraft system during a training evolution at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Jan. 24, 2024. The training experimented with the Littoral Reconnaissance Team concept while operating multiple advanced data collection systems and assets, such as the Stalker VXE30 small unmanned aerial system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Within an LRT are Signals Intelligence\/Ground Electronic Warfare Marines, Scout Marines, a Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems team, and a Maritime Surveillance Team. Most of these elements are already organic to 3d LCT\u2019s intelligence section. The sections traditionally work independently, but when employed together they can enhance 3d LCT\u2019s capabilities in a way that better fits the requirements of stand-in force operations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are using the landward portion of the littorals to establish an expeditionary base and conduct operations for maritime domain awareness in support of the Joint Force\u2019s ability to conduct sea denial and sea control.\u00a0CWO4 Corey Sullivan,\u00a0Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Operations Officer with 3d MLR<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Marines also made sure to have real targets by working with the U.S. Coast Guard to have vessels pass by at random throughout the day \u2013 their transportation routes and hull sizes unknown to the Marines. When the vessels were detected, the LRT locked-on visuals, sent the Stalker VXE30 sUAS to get surveillance imagery, used artificial intelligence object recognition to identify the type of vessel, pinpoint its exact location, and surveyed radio activity using electromagnetic spectrum radars \u2013 all while broadcasting live updates to its higher headquarters.<\/p>\n

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Schodowski observes a naval vessel through a Recon B2-FO Dual Channel Day\/Night Thermal Biocular during a training evolution at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Jan. 23, 2024. The training experimented with the Littoral Reconnaissance Team concept while operating multiple advanced data collection systems and assets, such as the Stalker VXE30 small unmanned aerial system. Schodowski, a native of San Diego, is a scout sniper with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cA Marine can see a ship on the horizon and launch the sUAS in a couple of minutes or less,\u201d said Sullivan. \u201cThese programs cut down the time required to relay information, thereby speeding up the sensor-to-shooter kill web.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe may be using computer programs and artificial intelligence to reduce some of our workload, but it still takes diligence and determination from the Marines,\u201d said James. \u201cWe\u2019re here, in the Pacific, ready to answer any call to action that comes.<\/p>\n

In doing this training and having this skill and mindset, 3d MLR expands the potential of the LCT and pushes the bounds of what it means to be \u201cin the air, on land, and sea.\u201d<\/p>\n

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