 The purpose of Bougainville 2 is to improve our readiness from the smallest task from individual all the way up to company level tasks to prepare ourselves for the integrated training exercise. This is an important exercise to do to really get our timing and sequencing down and be able to use our supporting arms in order to accomplish the mission. I'm building proficiency and leading my section to better support the company in any kind of demolition, rockets needs. Range 10 really was the first time we were able to use deception shots with the Bangalore to actually focus the enemy in one place as we maneuver an element around and actually breach another side. From there we were able to get night rocket shots in using the 17s and accomplish the objective. Training makes us more combat ready. We're always doing live ranges out here with Bougainville 2 and the Marines get more training behind the gun. And as team leaders they get more training as team leaders and other billets. This is an important exercise to build camaraderie and teamwork within the platoon. I'm building proficiency as a squad leader to lead my squad and make sure that I'm ready to lead them into combat.