SPMAGTF-CR-AF Fast Rope Training [Image 2 of 8]

MORON AIR BASE, SPAIN

11.20.2014

Photo by 1st Lt. Gerard Farao 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B assigned to SPMAGTF- Crisis Response - Africa hovers in preparation for Marines to conduct fast rope training on Morón Air Base, Spain, Nov. 20, 2014. The fast roping technique can be used for rapid insertion onto a location, such as a rooftop or ship's deck, from an aircraft, without having to land. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a highly mobile crisis response force that conducts missions to protect U.S. personnel, property and interests in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Gerard R. Farao/Released)

• Date Taken: 11.20.2014
• Date Posted: 11.22.2014 12:50
• Photo ID: 1671518
• VIRIN: 141120-M-CO965-002
• Resolution: 5360x3015
• Size: 1.67 MB
• Location: MORON AIR BASE, ES