A designated marksman and spotter, assigned to 2nd platoon, 1st Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, pictured in Iraq, 2005.
The marksman is using a M14 DMR, a 7.62mmx51mm sniper rifle based on the M14 battle rifle.
f.a.s.t. teams are an elite element of the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, tasked with deploying globally to protect Naval and government assets.