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A Marine fires a Shoulder Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon at Townshend Island, Australia.
A Marine fires a Shoulder Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon at a target on the range at Townshend Island, Australia, on March 12, 1998, during Exercise Valiant Usher 98-1. Valiant Usher is a combined, U.S.-Australian live fire exercise at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. These Marines are attached to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3 Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable). The assault weapon is a portable anti-armor rocket launcher.