Lance Cpl. Derick A. Meyer, from Beatriz, Nebraska,

Lance Cpl. Derick A. Meyer, from Beatriz, Nebraska, fires at a target during Table 3 of the Combat Marksmanship Program Sept. 24 at the Central Training Area. Table 3 is the intermediate portion of the CMP, which incorporates pivot drills, movement drills, headshots, controlled pairs, hammer pairs and “failure-to-stop” drills. Combat marksmanship proficiency is a key element in the foundation for military effectiveness in ground combat, unit defense, or security operations. Meyer is an engineer equipment mechanic with Headquarters and Service Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)