U.S. Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement (LE) Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (III MIG), participate in the deactivation of the unit and pay tribute to their time while serving in 3rd LE on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 6, 2021. The deactivation of the battalion is the result of the Marine Corps shifting its focus to redesigning a more flexible and dynamic Fleet Marine Force with divestments in certain elements, including command elements like law enforcement. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific region’s information environment, and supports MAGTF operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cesar Ronaldo Alarcon)

U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit gets sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during non-lethal weapon training aboard USS America (LHA-6) in the Coral Sea, July 21, 2021. After being sprayed, Marines had to overcome a series of obstacles in order to complete the course. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Colton Nicks).

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment attached to 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, familiarized themselves with the oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray and the X26 taser system of the non-lethal weapons training on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 5, 2020. This training increases the Marines’ confidence and awareness when encountering a riot control environment and conducting proper escalation of force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Logan Foster)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division learn how to employ non-lethal weaponry and tactics at Camp Fuji, Japan, April 27, 2019. The techniques learned include the use of riot shields, batons, and OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) spray. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by LCpl. Jacob Hancock)

Marines with Headquarters Regiment, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, engage in an non-lethal weapons training course as a part of a security augmentation force (SAF) training event Oct. 11, 2018 on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The SAF Marines practiced detainee handling procedures and non-lethal weapons tactics after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray in order to learn how to effectively function and provide security while being affected by the spray. SAF Marines are trained to augment and assist base security forces across Marine Corps Base Camp Butler. Browne, a native of Burlington, Michigan, is a warehouse clerk with Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jamin M. Powell)

Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force conduct non-lethal weapons and quick-reaction force training as a part of the Camp Guard detachment on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christian J. Lopez)

An illustrative guide for enlisted Marines on the available programs for becoming a Marine Corps officer.

Non-lethal Weapons Instructors train 3/12 India Battery Mar. 16 to Mar. 18 during a week long training evolution consisting of oleoresin capsicum pepper spray, tazer and riot control applications. Includes sound bites from 1st Lt. Richard Gehricke, Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor. Also available in high definition.

Staff Sgt. Paul Delekto talks about oleoresin capsicum, commonly known as pepper spray or OC, and its effects on Marines assigned to the security augment force on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, March 6, 2015. The Marines trained through an endurance course while ecposed to the spray in order to better understand the non-lethal weapon's effects on them and potential suspects it may be used on. Delekto is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the Mobile Training Team, Provost Marshal's Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific- Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan and a Stone Mountain, Ga., Native.

Lance Cpl. Thomas Pressley, from Salem, Oregon, goes through an oleoresin capsicum course February 3 at Camp Hansen on Okinawa, Japan

Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit complete a certification course in the carrying of Oleoresin Capsicum, commonly known as Pepper Spray. Each person is sprayed with the non-lethal weapon and sent through a course of aggressors, to test their ability to execute non-lethal martial arts techniques while under the effect of the spray. Available in high definition.