220419-N-EV253-1089 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2022) – Chief Hospital Corpsman Ryan Mooney, assigned to the Chief of Naval Operations Search and Rescue Model Manager (SARMM) component of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, performs a communications check prior to fulfilling his responsibilities as a SAR evaluator during a personnel recovery event off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California, April 19, 2022. During the evolution, the “Merlins” of HSC-3 and the “Wildcards” of HSC-23 participated in a dynamic proof-of-concept with Marines, assigned to the 1st Marine Division. This exercise comb
220419-N-EV253-1089 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2022) – Chief Hospital Corpsman Ryan Mooney, assigned to the Chief of Naval Operations Search and Rescue Model Manager (SARMM) component of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, performs a communications check prior to fulfilling his responsibilities as a SAR evaluator during a personnel recovery event off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California, April 19, 2022. During the evolution, the “Merlins” of HSC-3 and the “Wildcards” of HSC-23 participated in a dynamic proof-of-concept with Marines, assigned to the 1st Marine Division. This exercise combined tested the unit’s ability to recover large troop compliments with established tactics, techniques and procedures. As the designated SARMM, the “Merlins” of HSC-3 ensure SAR units are fully-qualified to perform lifesaving operations with the responsibility for promoting policy and standardization in SAR training, equipment, manuals and procedures for all rescue capable units and associated medical personnel within their area of responsibility.
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