171102-M-IL801-109.JPG - A critical skills operator with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, discusses simulated terrorist activity in the community with the mayor of the area during a Direct Action exercise in Picayune, Miss., Nov. 2, 2017. Marines with 1st MRB participated in RAVEN 18-02, a 10-day realistic military training exercise designed to assess the Marine Special Operations Companies and Marine Special Operations Teams’ capability to effectively complete their missions. RAVEN is the culminating exercise for MSOCs and subordinate MSOTs meant to enhance the battalion’s readiness for upcoming deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)