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    Jackal Stone 2014 [Image 5 of 8]

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    Two black rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) carrying military personnel are operating at high speed near a harbor entrance or jetty. The boats are creating significant wake and spray as they navigate choppy water conditions. Personnel aboard appear to be in military/tactical gear, suggesting a training exercise or operational deployment.

    DEN HELDER, NETHERLANDS

    09.12.2014

    Photo by Seaman Desiree Green 

    U.S. Special Operations Command Europe   

    Netherlands Maritime Special Operations Forces, Marine Jager Kommando, Czech Republic Special Operations Forces and U.S. Special Operations Forces service members ride 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIB) during a training evolution as part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2014 in Den Helder, Netherlands, on Sept. 12. Jackal Stone is an annual joint special operations exercise designed to enhance capabilities and interoperability amongst the participating special operations forces to build mutual respect while sharing doctrinal concepts, training concepts and various tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William S. Parker)

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    Date Taken: 09.12.2014
    Date Posted: 09.19.2014 08:07
    Photo ID: 1557102
    VIRIN: 140912-N-AG285-010
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 256.2 KB
    Location: DEN HELDER, NL
    Web Views: 297
    Downloads: 66

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    Three military helicopters are flying in a loose formation over a green meadow with yellow wildflowers. The helicopters appear to be medium-sized utility or naval variants, painted in gray military livery. The scene is set against a partly cloudy sky with a treeline and airfield infrastructure visible in the background.
    Two armed military or special operations personnel are positioned on the deck of an offshore oil/gas platform, holding weapons in a tactical ready stance. A military helicopter is visible in the upper left background, suggesting this is a maritime security operation or training exercise. The platform features yellow safety railings and a green muster station sign written in Dutch ('Alternatief Musterstation').
    A military or law enforcement rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is traveling at high speed through water, generating significant spray and wake. Several personnel in military/tactical gear and helmets are visible aboard the vessel. The boat appears to be equipped with mounted weapons or surveillance equipment on its superstructure.
    Two black rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) carrying military personnel are operating at high speed near a harbor entrance or jetty. The boats are creating significant wake and spray as they navigate choppy water conditions. Personnel aboard appear to be in military/tactical gear, suggesting a training exercise or operational deployment.
    Military personnel from multiple nations are aboard tactical patrol boats operating on open water, likely during a joint training exercise or operation. At least two nationalities are identifiable: US personnel (American flag patch on helmet) and Czech personnel (Czech flag patch on helmet). Multiple boats are visible in formation, with an American flag mounted on the lead vessel.
    Military personnel aboard rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) are conducting a high-speed maritime operation, likely a training exercise or tactical patrol. At least three boats are visible moving at speed across open water, with personnel in full combat gear including helmets and tactical vests. The image is captured from a first-person perspective aboard one of the boats using a wide-angle lens.
    The image shows a high-speed military or law enforcement rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) cutting through open water, photographed from another similar vessel. Multiple personnel in military-style gear are visible aboard the lead boat, which is generating significant wake and spray. The scene appears to take place under overcast, hazy conditions with a large vessel visible in the distant background.

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    U.S. Special Operations Command
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    Special Operations Command Europe
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