31st MEU Marines Leap into Helocast Training [Image 5 of 5]

KIN BLUE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

12.02.2015

Photo by Cpl. Thor Larson 

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, jump from a UH-1Y Huey during helocast training at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 2, 2015. Helocasting is a helicopter insertion technique used by units like the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The helicopter flies Marines into the insertion point and hovers over the water while they jump. Once in the water, Marines put on their fins swim either to a waiting Combat Rubber Raiding Craft or to shore. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl,. Thor J. Larson/Released)

• Date Taken: 12.02.2015
• Date Posted: 12.11.2015 03:31
• Photo ID: 2326958
• VIRIN: 151202-M-MS007-047
• Resolution: 5760x3840
• Size: 2.85 MB
• Location: KIN BLUE, OKINAWA, JP