31st MEU Marines refine amphibious raid capabilities [Image 27 of 27]

PACIFIC OCEAN

06.15.2017

Photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez 

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon (ARP), exit the rear of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during helocast training, June 15, 2017. Helocast is a specialty of the 31st MEU’s ARP. The CH-53E belongs to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st MEU. During helocast, a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) is launched from the rear of a rotary-wing aircraft, followed by Marines who jump from the aircraft and board the CRRC to perform amphibious reconnaissance missions. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)

• Date Taken: 06.15.2017
• Date Posted: 06.17.2017 06:49
• Photo ID: 3492856
• VIRIN: 170615-M-GO150-319
• Resolution: 5616x3744
• Size: 14.16 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN