Marines conduct external load operations training with Osprey [Image 1 of 2]

IE SHIMA, OKINAWA, JAPAN

11.05.2013

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anne Henry 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Marines attach a training block to an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during external load operation training, Nov. 5 on Ie Shima. The training provided Marines an opportunity to prepare for real-world contingencies involving external load operations. A loading team is comprised of outside coordinators who guide the aircraft into a hover position over the cargo. Once the aircraft is in position, inside coordinators use hand-and-arm signals to communicate with the outside coordinators who can then signal the pilots to adjust the aircraft’s elevation so that a hook is able to secure the cargo. It is critical for Marines to become proficient in external load training, according to Cpl. Kyle H. Haupt, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit , III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, III MEF, and the Marines are with CLB-31, 31st MEU, III MEF. Photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry

• Date Taken: 11.05.2013
• Date Posted: 11.13.2013 23:12
• Photo ID: 1051720
• VIRIN: 131105-M-GX379-005
• Resolution: 3264x2448
• Size: 1.8 MB
• Location: IE SHIMA, OKINAWA, JP
• Hometown: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, US
• Hometown: MCALLEN, TEXAS, US