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RMD415G6–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers during a training event February 5, 2013 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The Green Berets practiced Special Purpose Insertion Extraction used to rapidly insert or extract soldiers from terrain that does not allow helicopters to land.
RFJF4K48–An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team member assists his team during Special Purpose Insertion Extraction from an SH-60 helicopter. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is deployed in support of Maritime Security Operations and the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras
RM2AH4WHR–U.S. Marines climb into a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Squadron 469 during a helicopter rope suspension technician (HRST) masters course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 11, 2019. The course provided the students the ability to conduct HRST techniques safely on their own, including special purpose insertion/extraction (SPIE) rigging, fast roping, and rappelling from helicopters, enabling their units to be able to insert and extract anywhere, even when a landing zone is unavailable. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)
RMHEME37–U.S. Soldiers of Operational Detachment Alpha, with the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), run towards a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a training event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 5, 2013. Green Beret Soldiers of 7th Special Forces Group practiced Special Purpose Insertion Extraction, a technique used to rapidly insert or extract Soldiers from terrain that does not allow helicopters to land. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Steven Young/Released) Green Berets practice SPIES and FRIES 130205-A-YI554-138
RMHFD6EB–060923-N-9742R-263 Arabian Sea (Sept. 23, 2006) - Team members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 14, are suspended from an HH-60H Seahawk, attached to the 'Dragonslayers' of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron One One (HS-11), during a Special Purpose Insertion/Extraction (SPIE) training exercise aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). SPIE is a method to rapidly insert or extract Special Forces from terrain not suitable for helicopter landings, in which personnel are suspended from a line attached to a hovering helicopter. Enterprise a
RMG403YN–U.S. Soldiers with the 7th Special Forces Group fast rope out of a CH-47 Chinook.
RMHFT925–061103-N-0490C-004 Red Sea (Nov. 3, 2006) Ñ A pilot assigned to the ÒNightdippersÓ of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Five (HS-5), takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is conducting Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIE) training with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Det. 16. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is currently deployed in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras (RELEASED)
RMFTDN6C–160304-N-ZZ999-306 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March 4, 2016) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, practice fast roping, rappelling, and special purpose insertion and extraction with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Ghostriders of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, March 4, 2016. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability i
RMHFRA5Y–060923-N-9742R-191 Arabian Sea (Sept. 23, 2006) - Explosive Ordnance Disposalmen, attached to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 14, give a thumbs-up as they move toward an HH-60H Seahawk, attached to the 'Dragonslayers' of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron One One (HS-11), during a Special Purpose Insertion/Extraction (SPIE) training exercise aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). SPIE is a method to rapidly insert or extract Special Forces from terrain not suitable for helicopter landings, in which personnel are suspended from a line a
RF2T2FJWP–Polish Special Forces attached to a rope hanging from a helicopter.
RMHFTX49–070807-N-3503S-002 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 7, 2007) - Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six (EODMU) 6, hold a line attached to an HH-60H Seahawk helicopter assigned to the ÒRed LionsÓ of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Fifteen (HS) 15. The EOD team conducted Special Purpose Insertion-Extraction (SPIE) training over the Saint Johns River. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brain Smarr (RELEASED) US Navy 070807-N-3503S-002 Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six (EODMU) 6, hold a line attached to an HH-60H Seahawk heli
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RMHF37R1–Master Sgt. Jose Almeida, center, checks Airman 1st Class Michael Curley’s Special Purpose Insertion Extraction System harness before performing an extraction exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 21, 2015. Both Airmen are with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard. The 227th were recertified on Fast-Rope Insertion Extraction System FRIES training by Soldiers from the Long Range Surveillance C Company, 1-158th Cavalry, Maryland Army National Guard. This was the first time the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National G
RMG403YM–U.S. Soldiers are lifted off the ground by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
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RM2R48Y0Y–US Navy Sailors assigned to Truman participate in Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIE) Rigging Exercises
RMD415FB–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers during a training event February 5, 2013 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The Green Berets practiced Special Purpose Insertion Extraction used to rapidly insert or extract soldiers from terrain that does not allow helicopters to land.
RFJD17PJ–An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team member assists his team during Special Purpose Insertion Extraction from an SH-60 helicopter. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is deployed in support of Maritime Security Operations and the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras
RM2AH4WW1–U.S. Marines climb into a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Squadron 469 during a helicopter rope suspension technician (HRST) masters course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 11, 2019. The course provided the students the ability to conduct HRST techniques safely on their own, including special purpose insertion/extraction (SPIE) rigging, fast roping, and rappelling from helicopters, enabling their units to be able to insert and extract anywhere, even when a landing zone is unavailable. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)
RMW0MGEH–Marines from 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are suspended from a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 during an exercise in Djibouti on March 24, 2010. UPI/Alex C. Sauceda/U.S. Army
RM2M8G4D1–Members of Navy Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 4 are suspended by Special Purpose Insertion and Extraction (SPIE) rig attached to a UH-1 Iroquois helicopter following a parachuting and beach assault demonstration. The SEALs are taking part in the 1991 Chicago Air and Water Show, which also features demonstrations by Navy fighter aircraft. Base: Chicago State: Illinois(IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMFTDN6D–160304-N-ZZ999-308 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March 4, 2016) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, practice fast roping, rappelling, and special purpose insertion and extraction with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Ghostriders of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, March 4, 2016. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability i
RMHF37R0–Fast-Rope Insertion Extraction System (FRIES) Master Staff Sgt. Kane Lawlor, right, and Master Sgt. Jose Almeida, center, check Airman 1st Class Michael Curley’s Special Purpose Insertion Extraction System harness before performing an extraction exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 21, 2015. The three Airmen are with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard. The 227th were recertified on Fast Rope Infiltration/Exfiltration System FRIES training by Soldiers from the Long Range Surveillance C Company, 1-158th Cavalry, Maryland Army National Gu
RMG4034X–U.S. Soldiers await the arrival of a CH-47 Chinook.
RMT468GG–Incoming Commander of The Sabalauski Air Assault School, Captain Kevin Gibbons assumes command of TSAAS formation at the end of Change of Command Ceremony, Wednesday March 6, 2019 on Fort Campbell, Ky. Currently the school offers multiple courses, including Air Assault, Rappel Master, Fast Rope Insertion Extraction System and Special Purpose Insertion Extraction System, Pathfinder and the Pre-Ranger course.
RMD4158A–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers during a training event February 5, 2013 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The Green Berets practiced Special Purpose Insertion Extraction used to rapidly insert or extract soldiers from terrain that does not allow helicopters to land.
RFR969CN–An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team member assists his team during Special Purpose Insertion Extraction from an SH-60 helicopter. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is deployed in support of Maritime Security Operations and the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras
RM2AH4WHW–U.S Marines rappel out of a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Squadron 469 during a helicopter rope suspension technician (HRST) masters course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 11, 2019. The course provided the students the ability to conduct HRST techniques safely on their own, including special purpose insertion/extraction (SPIE) rigging, fast roping, and rappelling from helicopters, enabling their units to be able to insert and extract anywhere, even when a landing zone is unavailable. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)
RMW0MGEJ–Marines from 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are suspended from a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 during an exercise in Djibouti on March 24, 2010. UPI/Alex C. Sauceda/U.S. Army
RMFTDN6E–160304-N-ZZ999-307 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March 4, 2016) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, practice fast roping, rappelling, and special purpose insertion and extraction with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Ghostriders of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, March 4, 2016. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability i
RMHF37R3–Fast-Rope Insertion Extraction System (FRIES) Master Staff Sgt. Kane Lawlor, 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard, performs a last minute check of TACP Airmen’s Special Purpose Insertion Extraction System harness before performing an extraction exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 21, 2015. The 227th were recertified on FRIES training by Soldiers from the Long Range Surveillance C Company, 1-158th Cavalry, Maryland Army National Guard. This was the first time the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, has perfo
RMHFDHME–020809-N-5114J-006 At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Aug. 9, 2002 -- Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Detachment Eleven (EOD Mob. Det.11) and the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Four (HS-4) practice Special Purpose Insertion Extraction System (SPIE) rigging during their participation in Helicopter Rope Suspension Training (HRST) aboard the ship. Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Dani
RMHFT91M–061103-N-0490C-002 Red Sea (Nov. 3, 2006) Ñ Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6 (EODMU-6), Det. 16 conduct Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIE) training from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower (CVN 69) is currently deployed in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras (RELEASED) US Navy 061103-N-0490C-002 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6 (EODMU-6), Det. 16 conduct Special Purpose Insertion Ex
RMD415F5–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers during a training event February 5, 2013 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The Green Berets practiced Special Purpose Insertion Extraction used to rapidly insert or extract soldiers from terrain that does not allow helicopters to land.
RMJF59PF–A New Jersey Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion carries airmen from the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron on a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction system during a demonstration at the Millville Wheels & Wings Air Show, in Millville, N.J., May 27, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
RM2AH4WX1–U.S. Marines practice rappelling out of a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Squadron 469 during a helicopter rope suspension technician (HRST) masters course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 11, 2019. The course provided the students the ability to conduct HRST techniques safely on their own, including special purpose insertion/extraction (SPIE) rigging, fast roping, and rappelling from helicopters, enabling their units to be able to insert and extract anywhere, even when a landing zone is unavailable. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)
RMMTFG42–U.S. Army Rangers perform Special Purpose Insertion Extraction System operation over Mosby Army Airfield at the 5th Ranger Open House 2017 on Camp Merrill Ga., April 22, 2017. The 5th Ranger Training Battalion Open House 2017, welcomes the community of Dahlonega Ga., to display the skills and technical abilities of the U.S. Army Ranger.
RMFTDN6G–160304-N-ZZ999-310 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March 4, 2016) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, practice fast roping, rappelling, and special purpose insertion and extraction with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Ghostriders of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, March 4, 2016. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability i
RMD41584–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers during a training event February 5, 2013 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The Green Berets practiced Special Purpose Insertion Extraction used to rapidly insert or extract soldiers from terrain that does not allow helicopters to land.
RMJF59PT–A New Jersey Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion carries airmen from the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron on a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction system during a demonstration at the Millville Wheels & Wings Air Show, in Millville, N.J., May 27, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
RM2AH4WJ9–A UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Squadron 469 hovers above the ground to allow U.S. Marines to rappel to the ground during a helicopter rope suspension technician (HRST) masters course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 11, 2019. The course provided the students the ability to conduct HRST techniques safely on their own, including special purpose insertion/extraction (SPIE) rigging, fast roping, and rappelling from helicopters, enabling their units to be able to insert and extract anywhere, even when a landing zone is unavailable. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.
RMTYNDNF–A UH-60 Black Hawk with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, lifts a group of Airmen with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard, for a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction during exercise 'I Am Ready' at Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, N.J, Nov. 18, 2016. 'I Am Ready' is an aviation centric, joint training exercise between the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard and New Jersey State Police to validate mutual aid agreements and response efforts for homeland security and domestic operations requiring New Jersey Nat
RM2H6H85T–Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) conduct Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction System (SPIES) training with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade and The Sabalauski Air Assault School in the Fort Campbell Training Area November 14, 2021. The purpose of the training is to familiarize Soldiers with aircraft operations and to increase air assault readiness. (U.S. Army photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael Eaddy)
RMFTDN65–160304-N-ZZ999-311 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March 4, 2016) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, practice fast roping, rappelling, and special purpose insertion and extraction with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Ghostriders of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, March 4, 2016. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability i
RMD415FK–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers during a training event February 5, 2013 at Eglin Base Air Force Base, Florida. The Green Berets practiced Special Purpose Insertion Extraction used to rapidly insert or extract soldiers from terrain that does not allow helicopters to land.
RMJF59PR–New Jersey Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion carries airmen from the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron on a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction system during a demonstration at the Millville Wheels & Wings Air Show, in Millville, N.J., May 27, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
RMTYNDMW–Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with New Jersey Air National Guard's 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, hook up to their fast rope for a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction by a UH-60 Black Hawk with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, during exercise 'I Am Ready' at Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, N.J, Nov. 18, 2016. 'I Am Ready' is an aviation centric, joint training exercise between the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard and New Jersey State Police to validate mutual aid agreements and response efforts for homeland security and domesti
RM2H6H851–Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) conduct Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction System (SPIES) training with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade and The Sabalauski Air Assault School in the Fort Campbell Training Area November 14, 2021. The purpose of the training is to familiarize Soldiers with aircraft operations and to increase air assault readiness. (U.S. Army photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael Eaddy)
RMFTDN6F–160304-N-ZZ999-309 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March 4, 2016) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, practice fast roping, rappelling, and special purpose insertion and extraction with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Ghostriders of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, March 4, 2016. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability i
RME1CX0Y–U.S. Marines conduct special purpose insertion and extraction exercises using a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Med
RME6AN5N–U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade prepare to be hoisted on a fast-rope line July 18, 2014, during special-purpose insertion and extraction and fast-rope training at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo
RME78HCH–U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Platoon 1-2-2, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, Commander Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conduct cast, recovery and special purpose insertion and extraction training from an MH-60S Seah
RME0KC11–Soldiers from 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) (7 SFG (A)) begin to be lifted off the ground by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter d
RMD415FX–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers during a training event February 5, 2013 at Eglin Base Air Force Base, Florida. The Green Berets practiced Special Purpose Insertion Extraction used to rapidly insert or extract soldiers from terrain that does not allow helicopters to land.
RMJF59PN–New Jersey Air National Guard TACP airmen from the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron hang from a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction system on a 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion UH-60 Black hawk helicopter during a demonstration at the Millville Wheels & Wings Air Show, in Millville, N.J., May 27, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
RMEJK70D–A team of five Soldiers assigned to C Company, 2nd Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, hoist a fast rope on their shoulders before being “extracted” using the Special Purpose Insertion and Extraction System SPIES and Fast-Rope Insertion and Extraction System FRIES method. The fast-rope insertion and extraction system FRIES is employed by small units to make rapid infiltration and exfiltration using rotary-wing aircraft in confined areas. The UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter is flown by a crew with the North Dakota Army National Guard’s C Company, 2nd Battalion, 2
RMRE3FCG–Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with New Jersey Air National Guard's 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, hook up to their fast rope for a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction by a UH-60 Black Hawk with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, during exercise 'I Am Ready' at Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, N.J, Nov. 18, 2016. 'I Am Ready' is an aviation centric, joint training exercise between the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard and New Jersey State Police to validate mutual aid agreements and response efforts for homeland security and domesti
RM2H6H85J–Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) conduct Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction System (SPIES) training with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade and The Sabalauski Air Assault School in the Fort Campbell Training Area November 14, 2021. The purpose of the training is to familiarize Soldiers with aircraft operations and to increase air assault readiness. (U.S. Army photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael Eaddy)
RME1GX43–Marines and sailors, primarily from units scheduled to be attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute special purpo
RM2K4P0NN–U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct special patrol insertion and extraction (SPIE) training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. SPIE enhances Marines’ ability to maneuver through arduous environments, granting the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander flexibility when inserting or extracting from complex terrain. The MSPF is preparing for a scheduled deployment as part of the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)
RMEJKD84–An Operational Detachment Alpha from 7th Special Forces Group Airborne 7 SFG A begin to be lifted off the ground by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a training event Eglin Base Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 5, 2013. Green Berets from 7SFG A participated in a training event in which they practiced Special Purpose Insertion Extraction SPIE. Spies are used to rapidly insert or extract soldiers from terrain that does not allow helicopters to land. Spc. Steven Young
RME0K9NE–Reconnaissance Marines from 2nd Reconnaissance platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine
RMD4157P–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers during a training event February 5, 2013 at Eglin Base Air Force Base, Florida. The Green Berets practiced Special Purpose Insertion Extraction used to rapidly insert or extract soldiers from terrain that does not allow helicopters to land.
RMJF59PM–New Jersey Air National Guard TACP airmen from the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron hang from a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction system on a 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion UH-60 Black hawk helicopter during a demonstration at the Millville Wheels & Wings Air Show, in Millville, N.J., May 27, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
RMHFDG5N–020226-N-6492H-501 At sea with USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Feb. 26, 2002 -- Aircrew are lifted from the flight deck during Special Purpose Insertion/Extraction (SPIE) exercise. The Kennedy and its embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) are scheduled to relieve USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and will conduct missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 1st Class Jim Hampshire. (RELEASED) US Navy 020226-N-6492H-501 USS Kennedy - SPIE exercise
RMTYNDRA–A UH-60 Black Hawk with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, lifts a group of Airmen with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard, for a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction during exercise 'I Am Ready' at Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, N.J, Nov. 18, 2016. 'I Am Ready' is an aviation centric, joint training exercise between the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard and New Jersey State Police to validate mutual aid agreements and response efforts for homeland security and domestic operations requiring New Jersey Nat
RMJ4MB00–USS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea (November 8, 2016) – A Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, slides down a fast-rope during helicopter rope suspension technique (HRST) training conducted aboard the USS Makin Island (LHD 8), while afloat in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 8, 2016. Fast-roping, along with rappelling, and Special Purpose Insertion/Extraction (SPIE) rigging, are all HRST methods used to quickly and tactically insert or extract Marines by, onto or off of a specified landing site by aircraft. The 11th MEU, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready
RM2K4P0P0–U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct special patrol insertion and extraction (SPIE) rigging training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. SPIE rigging training enhances Marines’ ability to maneuver through arduous environments, granting the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander flexibility when inserting or extracting from complex terrain. The MSPF is preparing for a scheduled deployment as part of the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)
RMHFEEX9–030114-N-3665W-025 At sea aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Jan. 14, 2003 -- Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel are lifted off the ship’s flight deck by a HH-60H “Sea Hawk” assigned to the “Dusty Dogs” of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Seven (HS-7), while practicing Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIE) rigging maneuvers. USS Harry S. Truman and Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment, conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Nichole E. Wozny. (RELEASED) US Navy 0301
RMP63D7E–U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, pull a rope attached to a Latvian MI-17 helicopter as they land during special purpose insertion extraction training, Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, April 21, 2016. Allies from Latvia, Canada, Lithuania and Germany participated in the event, which included cold and hot load training on UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and fast rope insertion extraction exercises. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer)
RMP304FY–UH-60 Black Hawk aviators with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, return to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., after participating in a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIES) demonstration with Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the New Jersey Air National Guard's 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, at the 2016 Atlantic City Airshow above the Atlantic City, N.J., boardwalk Aug. 17, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen/Released)
RMP63D79–Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment give the thumbs-up signal to a Latvian Mi-17 helicopter crew, signifying they are securely attached to the rope and ready to proceed during special purpose insertion extraction training, April 21 at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia. Allies from Latvia, Canada, Lithuania and Germany participated in the event, which included cold and hot load training on UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and fast rope insertion extraction exercises. Soldiers from the five North Atlantic Treaty Organization nations have been conducti
RMP30JY6–Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with New Jersey Air National Guard's 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, give a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIES) demonstration at the 2016 Atlantic City Airshow above the Atlantic City, N.J., boardwalk Aug. 17, 2016. The Airmen are being flown by UH-60 Black Hawks with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard. SPIES is used for extracting special operations personnel when an aircraft cannot land. The 1-150th is located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst while the 227th is located at the Atlantic City Air National
RMD415F2–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers during a training event February 5, 2013 at Eglin Base Air Force Base, Florida. The Green Berets practiced Special Purpose Insertion Extraction used to rapidly insert or extract soldiers from terrain that does not allow helicopters to land.
RMRE3FCJ–A UH-60 Black Hawk with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, lifts a group of Airmen with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard, for a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction during exercise 'I Am Ready' at Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, N.J, Nov. 18, 2016. 'I Am Ready' is an aviation centric, joint training exercise between the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard and New Jersey State Police to validate mutual aid agreements and response efforts for homeland security and domestic operations requiring New Jersey Nat
RM2K4P0PK–U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct special patrol insertion and extraction (SPIE) training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. SPIE enhances Marines’ ability to maneuver through arduous environments, granting the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander flexibility when inserting or extracting from complex terrain. The MSPF is preparing for a scheduled deployment as part of the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)
RM2KFJRCJ–U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappel out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a Fast Rope Masters course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2022. This training prepares service members for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations and certifies them to oversee rope operations with their respective units. The Fast Rope Masters course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group taught courses Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine
RMP304FT–UH-60 Black Hawks with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, lift Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard, after presenting a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIES) demonstration at the 2016 Atlantic City Airshow above the Atlantic City, N.J., boardwalk Aug. 17, 2016. SPIES is used for extracting special operations personnel when an aircraft cannot land. The 1-150th is located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst while the 227th is located at the Atlantic City Air National Guard Bas
RMD415EM–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers during a training event February 5, 2013 at Eglin Base Air Force Base, Florida. The Green Berets practiced Special Purpose Insertion Extraction used to rapidly insert or extract soldiers from terrain that does not allow helicopters to land.
RMFKK3RF–U.S Navy SEAL team Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit special force commandos practice fast roping, rappelling, and Special Purpose Insertion and Extraction at Naval Station Rota March 4, 2016 in Rota, Spain.
RMD41577–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers starts to rappel down a 40-foot training tower February 4, 2013 at Eglin Base Air Force Base, Florida. Green Berets practiced descending a 40-foot rope and a 40-foot rappelling wall.
RMRE3FCK–A UH-60 Black Hawk with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, lifts a group of Airmen with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard, for a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction during exercise 'I Am Ready' at Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, N.J, Nov. 18, 2016. 'I Am Ready' is an aviation centric, joint training exercise between the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard and New Jersey State Police to validate mutual aid agreements and response efforts for homeland security and domestic operations requiring New Jersey Nat
RM2KFJRCE–U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load into a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a Fast Rope Masters course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 16, 2022. This training prepares service members for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations and certifies them to oversee rope operations with their respective units. The Fast Rope Masters course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group taught courses Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Cor
RMT1GG4E–U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Detachment 34, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, conduct an external lift during a Helicopter Support Team exercise in support of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, also attached to SPMAGTF-CR-CC, in Southwest Asia, March 20, 2019. The HST exercise provides proficiency training to landing support specialists with CLD 34 and VMM-264 pilots in the insertion and extraction of assets in restrictive terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alina Thackray)
RM2KFJRC7–A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft transports U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during a Fast Rope Masters course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2022. This training prepares service members for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations and certifies them to oversee rope operations with their respective units. The Fast Rope Masters course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group taught courses Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine
RMP304F6–Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with New Jersey Air National Guard's 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, practice hooking up to their fast rope for a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIES) demonstration at the 2016 Atlantic City Airshow above the Atlantic City, N.J., boardwalk Aug. 17, 2016. Two groups of Airmen will be flown suspended by fast rope by UH-60 Black Hawks with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard. SPIES is used for extracting special operations personnel when an aircraft cannot land. The 1-150th is located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-L
RMD4157C–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers starts to rappel down a 40-foot training tower February 4, 2013 at Eglin Base Air Force Base, Florida. Green Berets practiced descending a 40-foot rope and a 40-foot rappelling wall.
RMTYNDRB–Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard, conduct Fast-Rope Insertion Extraction System and Special Purpose Insertion Extraction training from a UH-60 Black Hawk with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, during exercise 'I Am Ready' at Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, N.J, Nov. 18, 2016. 'I Am Ready' is an aviation centric, joint training exercise between the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard and New Jersey State Police to validate mutual aid agreements and response efforts fo
RM2KFJRAB–A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey transports U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during a Fast Rope Masters course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2022. This training prepares service members for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations and certifies them to oversee rope operations with their respective units. The Fast Rope Masters course is one of several courses Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)
RMP30JY3–UH-60 Black Hawks with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, lift Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard, for a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIES) demonstration at the 2016 Atlantic City Airshow above the Atlantic City, N.J., boardwalk Aug. 17, 2016. SPIES is used for extracting special operations personnel when an aircraft cannot land. The 1-150th is located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst while the 227th is located at the Atlantic City Air National Guard Base. (U.S. Air
RMD41560–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers run down a 40-foot training tower during rappelling training February 4, 2013 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Green Berets practiced descending a 40-foot rope and a 40-foot rappelling wall.
RMRE3FC0–Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard, conduct Fast-Rope Insertion Extraction System and Special Purpose Insertion Extraction training from a UH-60 Black Hawk with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, during exercise 'I Am Ready' at Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, N.J, Nov. 18, 2016. 'I Am Ready' is an aviation centric, joint training exercise between the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard and New Jersey State Police to validate mutual aid agreements and response efforts fo
RM2KFJRAJ–U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) rappel out of a MV-22 Osprey aircraft during a Fast Rope Masters course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2022. This training prepares service members for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations and certifies them to oversee rope operations with their respective units. The Fast Rope Masters course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) taught courses Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Corp
RM2KFJRBB–A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappels out of a CH-53E Super Stallion during a Fast Rope Masters course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2022. The training prepares service members for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations and certifies them to oversee rope operations with their respective units. The Fast Rope Masters course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group taught courses Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo b
RMP30JY7–Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with New Jersey Air National Guard's 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, give a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIES) demonstration at the 2016 Atlantic City Airshow above the Atlantic City, N.J., boardwalk Aug. 17, 2016. The Airmen are being flown by UH-60 Black Hawks with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard. SPIES is used for extracting special operations personnel when an aircraft cannot land. The 1-150th is located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst while the 227th is located at the Atlantic City Air National
RMD4156F–US Green Beret Special Forces soldiers runs down a 40-foot training tower during rappelling training February 4, 2013 at Eglin Base Air Force Base, Florida. Green Berets practiced descending a 40-foot rope and a 40-foot rappelling wall.
RMR6MMH5–New Jersey Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion carries airmen from the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron on a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction system during a demonstration at the Millville Wheels & Wings Air Show, in Millville, N.J., May 27, 2017.
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