170625-N-DL434-556 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) Force
170625-N-DL434-556 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) Force Reconnaissance Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), establish local security around their insertion point as part of a helicopter rop... More
A helicopter rope suspension techniques master secures
A helicopter rope suspension techniques master secures a rappelling system during HRST training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2019. A HRST master’s primary responsibility is the overall safety of all... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2,
U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry gear after fast roping from a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinf... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Timothy Prevost, from
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Timothy Prevost, from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, swings his leg around a rope during fast rope insertion training at Morón Air Base, Spain,... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2,
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes from a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, ... More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit extract from an objective during a mechanized raid aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 2... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Ezekiel Minguela and
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Ezekiel Minguela and Ryan Brown, both members of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, walk out of their landing zone after fast-rope insertion train... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) in an MH-60S Seahawk at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 16, 2015. These Marines were practicing fast-roping ... More
U.S. Marines with reconnaissance platoon, Battalion
U.S. Marines with reconnaissance platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast rope from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Sq... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. William Caras conducts fast roping
U.S. Marine Cpl. William Caras conducts fast roping during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique (HRST) course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 8, 2019. Marines and Sailors conducted HRST training in order... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Gustavo Serpa instructs
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Gustavo Serpa instructs Marines and Soldiers during helicopter rope suspension technique training Sept. 24, 2018, on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. The 12-day training was held at t... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brent Maholy supervises a group
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brent Maholy supervises a group of Philippine airmen as they climb a 40-foot tower to begin fast roping during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 on Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippine... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast-rope out of a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 17, 2015. These... More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Trent Martin, left, and Lance
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Trent Martin, left, and Lance Cpl. Zachary Thompson riflemen with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit provide security... More
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (May 24, 2018) An explosive ordnance
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (May 24, 2018) An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2, fast ropes from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to "The Dusty Dogs" o... More
A Marine assigned to Company A, 1st Reconnaissance
A Marine assigned to Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares to fast-rope out of a rappel tower as part of Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques training aboard Marine Corps Base ... More
170625-N-DL434-285 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) Force
170625-N-DL434-285 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) Force Reconnaissance Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Comb... More
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force rappels
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force rappels from an MV-22 Osprey during Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique training at Landing Zone Sterling, central training area, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2019... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Cortez fast ropes from
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Cortez fast ropes from a tower aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 12, 2015. Cortez is part of the security element with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force. Th... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Zach Ray ,right, prepares to fast-rope
U.S. Marine Sgt. Zach Ray ,right, prepares to fast-rope out of a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 17, 2015. Ray is a member of the 15th Marine... More
A student fast ropes from an MV-22 Osprey during a
A student fast ropes from an MV-22 Osprey during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Training (HRST) course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune April 2. Marine instructors from Special Operations Training Group taught s... More
180524-N-SF508-366 BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (May 24, 2018)
180524-N-SF508-366 BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (May 24, 2018) An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2, speaks to students during an aviation demonstration at So... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, prepare their harnesses during the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 20... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd
Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit fast rope out of a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the USS Kearsarge during the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 composite training unit ex... More
A student repels from an MV-22 Osprey during a Helicopter
A student repels from an MV-22 Osprey during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Training (HRST) course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune April 2. Marine instructors from Special Operations Training Group taught stude... More
U.S. Marines and Soldiers line up to board an MV-22
U.S. Marines and Soldiers line up to board an MV-22 Osprey during helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2019. U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and... More
AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles with Kilo Company,
AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hit the beach during a simulated mechanized night raid aboard C... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Franklin Oswald rappelling during
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Franklin Oswald rappelling during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique (HRST) course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 8, 2019. Marines and Sailors conducted HRST training in order t... More
A U.S. Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
A U.S. Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa slides into a landing zone during fast-rope training at Morón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 27, 2015. The Marines used the rapid in... More
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force fast
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force fast ropes from an MV-22 Osprey during Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique training at Landing Zone Sterling, central training area, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2,
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes from a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, ... More
170625-N-DL434-891 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) Marines
170625-N-DL434-891 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) conduct helicopter rope suspension technique training from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned ... More
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force prepare
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey during Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique training at Landing Zone Sterling, central training area, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2... More
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast-ropes out of a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 17, 2015. Fas... More
U.S. Marines and Soldiers receive a brief before boarding
U.S. Marines and Soldiers receive a brief before boarding an MV-22 Osprey for helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2019. U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance B... More
A student repels from an MV-22 Osprey during a Helicopter
A student repels from an MV-22 Osprey during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Training (HRST) course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune April 2. Marine instructors from Special Operations Training Group taught stude... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast-rope out of a MH-60S Seahawk onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 16, 2015. Fast-roping ... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and various units prepare to fast rope from a UH-1Y Huey aircraft during a helicopter rope-suspension techniques masters course aboa... More
AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles with Battalion
AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit assault a beach during a simulated mechanized raid aboard Camp Pendleton, Cali... More
A U.S. Marine fastens a hitch during helicopter rope
A U.S. Marine fastens a hitch during helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2019. U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and U.S. Soldiers with 1st Speci... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2,
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes from a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, ... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2,
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes from a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, ... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, await the landing of a UH-1H Huey helicopter to begin a special purpose insertion-extraction during the Helicopter Rope Su... More
A Philippine Marine fast ropes out of a MV-22B Osprey
A Philippine Marine fast ropes out of a MV-22B Osprey while U.S. Marines act as the rope’s anchor during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 on Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 19, 2015. By establis... More
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion repels
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion repels out of an MV-22 Osprey during helicopter rope suspension technique training at the parade deck on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan on Aug. 13, 2019. Marines wit... More
U.S. Marines prepare to begin fast roping during helicopter
U.S. Marines prepare to begin fast roping during helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2019. U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and U.S. Soldiers wi... More
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force fast
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force fast ropes from an MV-22 Osprey during Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique training at Landing Zone Sterling, central training area, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2... More
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently attached to 3rd Marine Division with 4th Marine Regiment on the Unit Deployment Program, executes a braking technique during fast rope training on Exe... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, signal to the UH-1H Huey helicopter that they are all prepared to begin the exercise during the Helicopter Rope Suspension... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast-rope out of an MH-60S Seahawk onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 16, 2015. Fast-roping... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and various units prepare to fast rope from a UH-1Y Huey aircraft during a helicopter rope-suspension techniques masters course aboa... More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team,
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide security during a simulated mechanized night raid aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif... More
A U.S. Soldier rappels from an MV-22 Osprey during
A U.S. Soldier rappels from an MV-22 Osprey during helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2019. U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and U.S. Soldiers ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Woody Vokt, a squad leader with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Woody Vokt, a squad leader with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, rappels off an MV-22B Os... More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team,
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct movement to an objective during a simulated mechanized raid aboard Camp Pendlet... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd
Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit fast rope out of a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the USS Kearsarge during the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 composite training unit ex... More
180525-N-SF508-140 HARRISON, N.J. (May 25, 2018) Lt.
180525-N-SF508-140 HARRISON, N.J. (May 25, 2018) Lt. Sean Sweeney, assigned to "The Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, explains the capabilities of the MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to visitors... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Colten Savage prepares a U.S. Army
U.S. Marine Sgt. Colten Savage prepares a U.S. Army soldier to repel down a tower at Fort Irwin, California on Jan. 28, 2019. Marines with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expediti... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force security element prepare to fast rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 12, 2015. These Marines practic... More
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (May 24, 2018) A local journalist
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (May 24, 2018) A local journalist records a segment in front of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to "The Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 during an aviation demonstr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mahmood Nasser recounts a moment
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mahmood Nasser recounts a moment of Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique training at Landing Zone Sterling, central training area, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2019. Nasser is crew chief with... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Foster, from Special-Purpose
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Foster, from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, boards an MV-22 Osprey at Morón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 27, 2015. Foster later slid 40 feet down a ro... More
U.S. Marine descends a rappel tower during helicopter
U.S. Marine descends a rappel tower during helicopter rope suspension technique training Sept. 24, 2018, on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Each service member participating in the training is required to descend ... More
170625-N-DL434-165 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) A Force
170625-N-DL434-165 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) A Force Reconnaissance Marine, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares the fast rope for use as a means of special insertion during a helicopt... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2,
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes from a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, ... More
A U.S. Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
A U.S. Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa slides into a landing zone during fast-rope training at Morón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 27, 2015. The Marines used the rapid in... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2,
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes from a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, ... More
Marines assigned to Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,
Marines assigned to Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fast-rope as a fire team aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 17, 2015. The Marines practiced fast-roping as a ... More
180313-N-SF508-155 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 13, 2018)
180313-N-SF508-155 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 13, 2018) An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2, rappels during helicopter rope suspension technique (... More
A U.S. Marine fast ropes from the MV-22B Osprey assigned
A U.S. Marine fast ropes from the MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 on Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 19, 2015. AASE is a bi... More
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (May 24, 2018) Students and faculty
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (May 24, 2018) Students and faculty tour an MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to “The Blackhawks" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 during an aviation demonstration at Som... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, conduct fast-roping exercises from a UH-1H Huey helicopter during the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques course aboard ... More
A U.S. Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th
A U.S. Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, pushes a rope off the ramp of an MV-22B Osprey during fast r... More
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force fast
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force fast ropes from an MV-22 Osprey during Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique training at Landing Zone Sterling, central training area, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Steven Habon, a platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Steven Habon, a platoon sergeant with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, runs toward ... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Keegan Smith, a corpsman
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Keegan Smith, a corpsman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, runs from underneath an MV-22 Osprey during fast-rope insertion training at M... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Steven Habon, a platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Steven Habon, a platoon sergeant with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, speaks with ... More
A U.S. Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
A U.S. Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa slides down a rope during insertion training at Morón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 27, 2015. The ability to insert into a landing ... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and various units practice special-patrol insertion and extraction rigging from a UH-1Y Huey aircraft during a helicopter rope-suspe... More
170625-N-DL434-057 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) A Force
170625-N-DL434-057 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) A Force Reconnaissance Marine, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, tests his night vision goggles prior to a helicopter rope suspension technique (HRST) ... More
180313-N-SF508-114 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 13, 2018)
180313-N-SF508-114 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 13, 2018) An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2, rappels during helicopter rope suspension technique (... More
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion repels
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion repels from an MV-22 Osprey while a Marine with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, supervises during helic... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division, receive instructions
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division, receive instructions on how to rappel during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 8, 2019. Marines and Sailors from 3d Marine ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Foster, from Special-Purpose
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Foster, from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, waits with his team of Marines to board an MV-22 Osprey during fast-rope training at Morón Air Base... More
U.S. Marines with reconnaissance platoon, Battalion
U.S. Marines with reconnaissance platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drop a rope and prepare to fast rope from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk wi... More
A U.S. soldier fast ropes down a repel tower at Fort
A U.S. soldier fast ropes down a repel tower at Fort Irwin, California on Jan. 28, 2019. U.S. Marines with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group an... More
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently attached to 3rd Marine Division with 4th Marine Regiment on the Unit Deployment Program, prepares to slide down a rope during fast rope training on Ex... More
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, hold a rope secured to an MV-22B Osprey during fast rope trai... More
180313-N-SF508-005 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 13, 2018)
180313-N-SF508-005 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 13, 2018) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2, fast rope during helicopter rope suspension technique (... More
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa secure their landing zone from an MV-22 Osprey at Morón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 27, 2015. The insertion training prepared the ... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2,
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes from a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, ... More
A CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
A CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands to transport U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th MEU... More
U.S. Marines conduct fast rope drills during helicopter
U.S. Marines conduct fast rope drills during helicopter rope suspension technique training Sept. 24, 2018, on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Camp Schwab offers one of the two rappel towers under Marine Corps Inst... More
Lance Cpl. Chris Petion with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion,
Lance Cpl. Chris Petion with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, slides down a rope during Heli... More
A CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
A CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands to transport U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th MEU... More
AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles with Kilo Company,
AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hit the beach during a simulated mechanized night raid aboard C... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Julio Carbajal conducts fast roping
U.S. Marine Cpl. Julio Carbajal conducts fast roping during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique (HRST) course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 8, 2019. Marines and Sailors conducted HRST training in orde... More
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, load onto an MV-22B Osprey during fast rope training while fo... More
U.S. soldiers fast rope down a repel tower at Fort
U.S. soldiers fast rope down a repel tower at Fort Irwin, California on Jan. 28, 2019. U.S. Marines with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and ... More
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force board
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force board an MV-22 Osprey in preparation for Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique training at Landing Zone Sterling, central training area, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, ... More