5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION, USS Somerset (Feb. 11, 2017) Marine Staff Sgt. Thomas Johnston (left) a helicopter rope suspension techniques master with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds the fast rope as the MRF security platoon boards a UH-1Y Huey helicopter during a helicopter assault force tactics (HAFT) rehearsal aboard the USS Somerset (LPD 25) Feb. 11. The HAFT team uses helicopter rope suspension techniques to board vessels from a helicopter or tiltrotor aircraft. The 11th MEU is currently supporting 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain s
5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION, USS Somerset (Feb. 11, 2017) Marine Staff Sgt. Thomas Johnston (left) a helicopter rope suspension techniques master with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds the fast rope as the MRF security platoon boards a UH-1Y Huey helicopter during a helicopter assault force tactics (HAFT) rehearsal aboard the USS Somerset (LPD 25) Feb. 11. The HAFT team uses helicopter rope suspension techniques to board vessels from a helicopter or tiltrotor aircraft. The 11th MEU is currently supporting 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.
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