POTD: Morocco Armed Forces Clearing A Naval Ship

by Eric B

Published: May 1st, 2023

Morocco Armed Forces Clears A Naval Ship

(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Brock)

TFB’s Photo Of The Day has become an impressive gallery, with an ever-growing number of images of firearms in all sorts of usual and unusual places. Today we’re going to add a few more to the collection, and above you see a member of the Morocco Armed Forces clearing the upper deck of a naval ship. These images were taken during exercise Flintlock in Volta, Ghana, in 2023.

Below: A member of Cote D’Ivoire Armed Forces pulls security while his teammates perform hook and climb maneuvers.

A member of Cote D'Ivoire Armed Forces pulls security while his teammates perform hook and climb maneuvers during Flintlock in Volta, Ghana, March 9, 2023. Multinational headquarters operations will test and strengthen participants' ability to collectively address regional security challenges through a comprehensive scenario involving command and control of simulated participants at various outstations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Brock)

Flintlock is an exercise focused on improving military interoperability and fostering cross-border collaboration.

Below: Members of the Morocco Armed Forces.

Members of the Morocco Armed Forces conduct clearing operations of a naval ship during Flintlock in Volta, Ghana, March 9, 2023. Flintlock provides an opportunity, along with other U.S. military-hosted events, for African nations to share their strategies and best practices to accelerate the collective ability to adapt and overcome the terrorist threat. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Brock)

Below: Members of Cabo Verdean Armed Forces move as a team through a naval ship clearing rooms during maritime operations.

Members of Cabo Verdean Armed Forces move as a team through a naval ship clearing rooms during maritime operations during Flintlock in Volta, Ghana, March 9, 2023. The U.S. Department of Defense leverages military exercises such as Flintlock to train, equip, assist, and advise partner nations through activities including, but not limited to: military information sharing; communications systems interoperability; joint, combined, and multinational exercises enhancing cooperation; countering extremist ideology; sustaining regional operations; and building upon mutual military professionalism and accountability. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Brock)

Members of Ghana Armed Forces clear a corner.

Members of Ghana Armed Forces clear a corner before moving throughout the naval vessel during Flintlock in Volta, Ghana, March 9, 2023. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual special operations exercise that strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Brock)

A member of the Ghana Armed Forces holds his position while teammates move up during maritime operations during Flintlock in Volta, Ghana, March 9, 2023. Exercises like Flintlock help strengthen the defense capabilities of African governments and regional organizations to address security threats more effectively - ultimately opening opportunities and reducing threats to the international community abroad and at home. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Brock)

Members of the Ghana Armed Forces clear a deck aboard a naval ship during Flintlock in Volta, Ghana, March 9, 2023. Multinational headquarters operations will test and strengthen participants' ability to collectively address regional security challenges through a comprehensive scenario involving command and control of simulated participants at various outstations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Brock)

Below: A member of Cote D’Ivoire Armed Forces pulls security.

A member of Cote D'Ivoire Armed Forces pulls security while his team moves maritime during Flintlock in Volta, Ghana, March 9, 2023. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual special operations exercise that strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Brock)

Member of Cote D’Ivoire Armed Forces practices movements before conducting raids on a naval ship.

Member of Cote D'Ivoire Armed Forces practices movements before conducting raids on a naval ship during Flintlock in Volta, Ghana, March 9, 2023. Exercises like Flintlock help strengthen the defense capabilities of African governments and regional organizations to address security threats more effectively - ultimately opening opportunities and reducing threats to the international community abroad and at home. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Brock)

Below: A member of the Ghana Armed Forces waits before their training begins

A member of the Ghana Armed Forces waits before their training begins during Flintlock in Volta, Ghana, March 9, 2023. Exercises like Flintlock help strengthen the defense capabilities of African governments and regional organizations to address security threats more effectively - ultimately opening opportunities and reducing threats to the international community abroad and at home. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Brock)

Source: U.S. Army, photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Brock.

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Eric B

Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.

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SP mclaughlin on May 01, 2023

Shout out to African VBSS teams, gotta be my favorite POTD gender.

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Mark on May 02, 2023

What type of AR is the Moroccan using in the first photo?

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- Decker Conrad on May 02, 2023
  
  @Mark VCD - Verney-Carron Defense VCD-15 5.56mm, made in France for export.
  
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