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The MWTC near Bridgeport, Calif., has begun teaching an advanced horsemanship training course in order to teach Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel the necessary skills to enable them to ride horses and move through terreain that can't be navigated by motor vehicles. Conditioned horses are able to travel more than 30 miles per day and can gallop at up to 40-miles per hour for short periods of time.

The MWTC near Bridgeport, Calif., has begun teaching an advanced horsemanship training course in order to teach Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel the necessary skills to enable them to ride horses and move through terreain that can't be navigated by motor vehicles. Conditioned horses are able to travel more than 30 miles per day and can gallop at up to 40-miles per hour for short periods of time.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Wives of commanders from North Carolina, observe the Hall of Honor at U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Headquarters on Camp Lejeune, Sept. 13, 2013. The wives participated in a special operations forces symposium to get a glimpse at the capabilities MARSOC Marines bring to the fight. Major Gen. Mark Clark, commanding general, MARSOC, gave a brief on MARSOC's capabilities before the wives received and participated in a demonstration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel McKenzie/Released)

Wives of commanders from North Carolina, observe the Hall of Honor at U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Headquarters on Camp Lejeune, Sept. 13, 2013. The wives participated in a special operations forces symposium to get a glimpse at the capabilities MARSOC Marines bring to the fight. Major Gen. Mark Clark, commanding general, MARSOC, gave a brief on MARSOC's capabilities before the wives received and participated in a demonstration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel McKenzie/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel McKenzie

(Pictured left to right) Major Gen. Raymond Fox, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Brig. Gen. John Love, deputy commanding general, II MEF, and Maj. Gen. Mark Clark, commanding general, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, met at MARSOC Headquarters, Sept. 13, 2013. Clark hosted commanders from North Carolina to discuss special operations' integration in conventional forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel McKenzie/Released)

(Pictured left to right) Major Gen. Raymond Fox, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Brig. Gen. John Love, deputy commanding general, II MEF, and Maj. Gen. Mark Clark, commanding general, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, met at MARSOC Headquarters, Sept. 13, 2013. Clark hosted commanders from North Carolina to discuss special operations' integration in conventional forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel McKenzie/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel McKenzie

A Marine Multipurpose Canine (MPC) handler with Marine Corps Special Operations Command, and his dog fast rope off a MV-22 Osprey while conducting MPC Helicopter Rope Suspension Training Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2013. MARSOC MPC program is developing a standard operating procedures, while also partaking in the training to build the program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

A Marine Multipurpose Canine (MPC) handler with Marine Corps Special Operations Command, and his dog fast rope off a MV-22 Osprey while conducting MPC Helicopter Rope Suspension Training Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2013. MARSOC MPC program is developing a standard operating procedures, while also partaking in the training to build the program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Photo by Sgt Anthony Carter

Marines with Marine Corps Special Operations Command conduct a Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction excercise on a CH-53E aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 13, 2013. This training has helped the MARSOC MPC program in developing what will become the standard operating procedures.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Special Operations Command conduct a Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction excercise on a CH-53E aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 13, 2013. This training has helped the MARSOC MPC program in developing what will become the standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Photo by Sgt Anthony Carter

A Marine Multipurpose Canine (MPC) handler with Marine Corps Special Operations Command, and his dog fast rope off a MV-22 Osprey while conducting MPC Helicopter Rope Suspension Training Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2013. MARSOC MPC program is developing a standard operating procedures, while also partaking in the training to build the program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

A Marine Multipurpose Canine (MPC) handler with Marine Corps Special Operations Command, and his dog fast rope off a MV-22 Osprey while conducting MPC Helicopter Rope Suspension Training Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2013. MARSOC MPC program is developing a standard operating procedures, while also partaking in the training to build the program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Photo by Sgt Anthony Carter

Marines with Marine Corps Special Operations Command hook on to a rope on roof top to prepare for a Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction exercise on a CH-53E aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 13, 2013. This training has helped the MARSOC MPC program in developing what will become the standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Special Operations Command hook on to a rope on roof top to prepare for a Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction exercise on a CH-53E aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 13, 2013. This training has helped the MARSOC MPC program in developing what will become the standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Photo by Sgt Anthony Carter

Marines with Marine Corps Special Operations Command move into position on roof top to prepare for a Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction exercise on a CH-53E aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 13, 2013. This training has helped the MARSOC MPC program in developing what will become the standard operating procedures.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Special Operations Command move into position on roof top to prepare for a Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction exercise on a CH-53E aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 13, 2013. This training has helped the MARSOC MPC program in developing what will become the standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Photo by Sgt Anthony Carter

Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department and Georgia State Trooper stand during a ceremony with Col. William West, commander, 1st Special Operations Wing at the Air Force Special Operations Command headquarters, Sept. 4, 2013, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in Operation One Voice Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department and Georgia State Trooper stand during a ceremony with Col. William West, commander, 1st Special Operations Wing at the Air Force Special Operations Command headquarters, Sept. 4, 2013, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in Operation One Voice Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

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Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, speaks to family members, friends, wounded warriors, veterans, first responders of Gwinnet County and servicemembers who participated in the ride during a ceremony after the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 8, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, speaks to family members, friends, wounded warriors, veterans, first responders of Gwinnet County and servicemembers who participated in the ride during a ceremony after the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 8, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

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Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command listen during the final ceremony after completion of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 8, 2013. Marines with MARSOC were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command listen during the final ceremony after completion of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 8, 2013. Marines with MARSOC were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

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A firefighter with Gwinnett County Fire Department rings the Operation One Voice bell, Sept. 8, 2013, five for five, after the final ceremony in commemoration of all the first responders and servicemembers killed since 9-11. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

A firefighter with Gwinnett County Fire Department rings the Operation One Voice bell, Sept. 8, 2013, five for five, after the final ceremony in commemoration of all the first responders and servicemembers killed since 9-11. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

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Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department, Georgia State Trooper and voluteers pose for a picture after completing the final day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 7, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department, Georgia State Trooper and voluteers pose for a picture after completing the final day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 7, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Photo by Sgt Anthony Carter

Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department, Georgia State Trooper and voluteers ride their bikes during the final day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 7, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department, Georgia State Trooper and voluteers ride their bikes during the final day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 7, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Photo by Sgt Anthony Carter

Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department, Georgia State Trooper and voluteers ride their bikes during the final day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 7, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department, Georgia State Trooper and voluteers ride their bikes during the final day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 7, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Photo by Sgt Anthony Carter

Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department, Georgia State Trooper and voluteers ride their bikes during the final day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 7, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

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Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department, Georgia State Trooper and voluteers ride their bikes during the final day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 7, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released) For more images, click the "Back to Gallery" link.

Photo by Sgt Anthony Carter

Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department, Georgia State Trooper and volunteers pose for a picture before beginning the final day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 7, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department, Georgia State Trooper and volunteers pose for a picture before beginning the final day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 7, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Photo by Sgt Anthony Carter

Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, congratulates Master Chief Petty Officer Jody G. Fletcher, command master chief, MARSOC, during the bike completion ceremony after the final day of riding during the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 6, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, congratulates Master Chief Petty Officer Jody G. Fletcher, command master chief, MARSOC, during the bike completion ceremony after the final day of riding during the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 6, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

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Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, observes the Fallen Heroes Memorial at the Gwinnett County Administration Building after the third day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 6, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, observes the Fallen Heroes Memorial at the Gwinnett County Administration Building after the third day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 6, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Photo by Sgt Anthony Carter

Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department, Georgia State Trooper and volunteers speak to each other after completing the third day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 6, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Servicemembers, members of the Gwinnett Sheriffs department, Georgia State Trooper and volunteers speak to each other after completing the third day of the Operation One Voice Honor Ride, Sept. 6, 2013. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command were invited to ride in the Honor Ride to support wounded and deceased veteran members of the U.S. Special Operations community.The Honor Ride this year was a 450-mile bike ride over a four day period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Carter/Released)

Photo by Sgt Anthony Carter