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    Fast roping prepares Marines for rapid ship-to-shore deployment [Image 3 of 6]

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    The image shows U.S. Marine Corps personnel inside a military helicopter, likely a CH-46 or similar transport aircraft. The foreground Marine, identified by a name tape reading 'BARREN, USMC' with unit designation 'BLT 3/5', is in full combat gear and appears to be giving hand signals or instructions. Additional Marines and what appears to be a flight crew member in a flight suit and helmet are visible in the background.

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    10.09.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Jacob Harrer 

    1st Marine Division

    Lance Cpl. Zachary A. Barren, rifleman, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, gives a warning to other Marines as their helicopter approaches an objective area during fast rope training here, Oct. 9, 2013.

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    Date Taken: 10.09.2013
    Date Posted: 10.16.2013 19:11
    Photo ID: 1035602
    VIRIN: 131009-M-XZ121-200
    Resolution: 3456x5184
    Size: 5.33 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are boarding a CH-46 Sea Knight tandem-rotor helicopter on an arid training ground. The soldiers are moving in a line toward the open rear ramp of the aircraft, which has its rotors spinning. A second helicopter is visible in the background, suggesting a larger military exercise or training operation.
    A U.S. Marines CH-46 Sea Knight tandem-rotor helicopter is landing or taking off in a dry, hilly terrain, kicking up a significant dust cloud. The aircraft bears 'MARINES' markings and squadron designation 'HMM-364' with tail code 'YF-02'. A second helicopter is visible in the background to the right.
    The image shows U.S. Marine Corps personnel inside a military helicopter, likely a CH-46 or similar transport aircraft. The foreground Marine, identified by a name tape reading 'BARREN, USMC' with unit designation 'BLT 3/5', is in full combat gear and appears to be giving hand signals or instructions. Additional Marines and what appears to be a flight crew member in a flight suit and helmet are visible in the background.
    Military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms, are conducting a fast-rope or rope insertion/extraction training exercise inside what appears to be a CH-46 or CH-47 helicopter. One service member is positioned at an open hatch in the floor, gripping a rope, while others assist and observe. A crew member in a flight suit and helmet is also visible supervising the operation.
    A U.S. Marines CH-46 Sea Knight tandem-rotor helicopter hovers low over a dry, dusty field while personnel fast-rope or rappel down from the aircraft. Several armed soldiers in full combat gear are visible on the ground, with a second helicopter visible in the background. The terrain consists of arid, scrub-covered hills consistent with a Southern California military training environment.
    A tandem-rotor military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-46 Sea Knight, hovers at low altitude over a dusty, arid training area. A person is visible rappelling or fast-roping down from the aircraft toward the ground. Rotor wash is kicking up significant dust clouds around the landing zone.

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