 Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, hit the field for a six-day training exercise evaluation to test their capabilities. Lieutenant Colonel Robert Rice says the Marine Corps is testing their levels of knowledge before sending them overseas. And the McCree is really an opportunity for the Division and the Regiment to evaluate a battalion forward to poise and ensure that it's ready to do its basic missions. Rice also said the McCree is essentially a review. Every year, battalion commanders develop an annual training plan to test the core missions of the infantry battalions. So some of those basic tasks are coming ashore using ship ashore connectors, forming, getting our combat power built up and pushing into the attack, consolidating, going to defense. Over the course of the exercise, 3-5 conducted both day and night operations alongside a handful of air and ground units. Upon reaching the culminating event for the McCree, units from across 3-5 linked up to seize control of the Kibo-2 combat town from opposing forces. After the two-hour assault, the town was claimed by Marines and secured to ensure no enemy forces returned. To conclude the McCree, Dana Point City officials volunteered their time to act as village leaders. This gave the Marines an authentic look at a real-life situation they may face in the future. Units out of 3-5 are selected to depart with the 31st Mew to Okinawa. Reporting from Camp Pendleton, I'm Lance Corporal Will Perkins.