Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team - FASTPAC 2nd Platoon

U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Pacific (FASTPAC), 2nd Platoon, take up defensive positions during tactical movement training.

Note the Marine armed with a M240b 7.62mm x 51mm belt-fed medium machine gun (center).

Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team platoons deploy to trouble spots around the world to bolster security at U.S. installations such as embassies, consulates and military bases.

A FAST platoon consists of around 50 Marines.