Posted: 05/10/2019
HARSTAD, NORWAY 05.09.2019 - U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Marines with 1st Platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Marine Division, and the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK) conduct CB90-class fast assault craft drills during Exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 8, 2019. The CB90 is a 500 horsepower class of fast military assault craft that can execute extremely sharp turns at high speeds and decelerate from top speed to a full stop in 2.5 boat lengths allowing the boats to operate in close proximity to one another. Exercise Platinum Ren is a theater security cooperation training evolution held with Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando to sustain mission essential tasks in harsh operating environments and strengthen coalition partnerships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)