Lance Cpl. Felix Davila, a student with the Infantry

Lance Cpl. Felix Davila, a student with the Infantry Squad Leader Course, School of Infantry West - Detachment Hawaii, prepares his M240B machine gun for fire while on a security patrol during the offensive tactics and techniques portion of the course at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows Aug. 24. “One of the most challenging things a Marine can do is lead their peers, and they’re forced to do that here,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Wissmeyer, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of ISLC. “When they leave here, we expect them to hold themselves to a higher standard and be ready to lead Marines in combat situations.”