1920x1080 4th Marine Raider Battalion, Training... Page

Much of their initial preparation took place at Camp Pendleton and later in the rugged terrain of Guadalcanal . Training emphasized rubber boat maneuvers, long-distance forced marches with heavy packs, and jungle survival.

A distinctive fairbairn-sykes style combat knife issued specifically to Marine Raiders for close-quarters combat. 1920x1080 4th Marine Raider Battalion, Training...

The battalion was often issued specialized or experimental gear that differed from standard infantry: Much of their initial preparation took place at

Raiders were trained in silent killing, demolition, and the use of both American and captured enemy weaponry. long-distance forced marches with heavy packs