CRS 2 Conducts CASEVAC Training with HSC 25

Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelsey Adams | 190508-N-RM689-1374 SANTA RITA, Guam (May 8, 2019) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Nathan Swartz, a native of Elmhurst, Ill., prepares to be lowered to a Mark VI patrol boat, attached to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 2, from an MH-60S helicopter, attached to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, during a casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) training evolution between CRS-2 and HSC-25. CRS-2 is assigned to Costal Riverine Group 1, Det. Guam and is capable of conducting maritime security operations across the full spectrum of naval, joint and combined operations. HSC-25 provides a multi-mission rotary wing capability for units in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and maintains a Guam-based 24-hour search-and-rescue and medical evacuation capability, directly supporting U.S. Coast Guard and Joint Region Marianas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey L. Adams)  

SANTA RITA, GUAM

05.08.2019

Story by Petty Officer 1st Class John Wagner 

Commander Task Force 75

CRS 2 Conducts CASEVAC Training with HSC 25
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr., CTF 75 Public Affairs

SANTA RITA, Guam – Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 2 (CRS) conducted a casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) and lift training with the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 in Apra Harbor May 8.

This training allowed the two commands a chance to integrate sea and air capabilities in order to train for real-world time-critical scenarios.

“The training with HSC 25 allows us to be better prepared,” said Lt. Adam Rozell, Patrol Officer CRS 2. “This allows us to be able to transfer any casualty back to the nearest hospital for treatment.”

Rozell added, “This training gives us the capability to work with other assets, this case a helicopter, to go out and conduct search and rescue operations, and rescue and assistance outside our normal operating area.”

Training with different commands and different specialties allows for a better well-rounded navy to face any future foe.

“We are able to prove our capabilities to each other which enhances our trust and ability to train in the future.” said Lt. Chris Meyer, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 training officer.

Meyer added that, “An integrated fight will include traditional air and surface asset but will also pull in more specialized units, such as CRG-1, and use them in unconventional ways.”

“It was really great training,” said Rozell. “All three of the Mark VI patrol boat crews had several opportunities to raise and lower the litter while the helicopter was over head, we got a lot of good training with this evolution.”

This type of training allows Sailors the opportunity to see, understand, and participate in mission evolutions they may be called on to support in the future.

“This type of hands-on training is important because it allows the crew members the opportunity to see and participate in the evolution,” said Gunner’s Mate 2nd Conrad Mayo, Mark VI boat captain.

Mayo added, “The CASEVAC and lift training extends our capabilities to other types of missions.”

CRS-2, assigned to Costal Riverine Group 1, Det. Guam, is capable of conducting maritime security operations across the full spectrum of naval, joint and combined operations. Further, it provides additional capabilities of port security, embarked security, and theater security cooperation around the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

• Date Taken: 05.08.2019
• Date Posted: 05.14.2019 04:58
• Story ID: 322319
• Location: SANTA RITA, GU