U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibian School Battalion,

U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibian School Battalion, Training Command, drive an AAV-P7/A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle into the water during basic water and amphibious operations at the 21 Area boat basin on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 1, 2019. This training is meant to teach students basic amphibious operations like going to and from shore. The mission of the battalion is to teach Marines in Amphibious Assault Vehicle operations and maintenance while assisting in the development of formal training and logistical evaluations of new AAV systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)