U.S. Marines, Soldiers conduct HRST training in Okinawa [Image 11 of 13]

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN

08.13.2019

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck 

III MEF Information Group     

Two helicopter rope suspension techniques masters prepare to ascend during HRST training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2019. A HRST master’s primary responsibility is the overall safety of all ropers during HRST operations. U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and U.S. Soldiers with 1st Special Forces Group performed rappelling and fast rope operations as part of the HRST training, hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group. The training is meant to provide the students with the ability to conduct helicopter insertions without landing the aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck)

• Date Taken: 08.13.2019
• Date Posted: 08.18.2019 21:28
• Photo ID: 5672797
• VIRIN: 190813-M-WH885-1858
• Resolution: 5184x3456
• Size: 5.64 MB
• Location: CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JP