Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit aid

Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit aid foreign security force role players in quelling a riot outside of a U.S. Consulate during a simulated embassy reinforcement and evacuation mission on Jan. 17, 2017 as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise. The mission emphasizes cohesion between the State Department and Department of Defense when assisting U.S. citizens abroad. COMPTUEX is a compilation of training scenarios designed to solidify unit cohesion and refine operational efficiency prior to their upcoming deployment as an integrated unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Adaecus G. Brooks)