220419-N-EV253-1689 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2022) – An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 lowers a rescue basket and recovers Marines, assigned to the 1st Marine Division, during a personnel recovery event at Camp Pendleton, California, April 19, 2022. During the evolution, which was overseen by HSC-3, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Search and Rescue Model Manager (SARMM), HSC-23 participated in a dynamic proof-of-concept event in which two MH-60S helicopters conducted search and rescue operations to recover large troop comp


220419-N-EV253-1689 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2022) – An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 lowers a rescue basket and recovers Marines, assigned to the 1st Marine Division, during a personnel recovery event at Camp Pendleton, California, April 19, 2022. During the evolution, which was overseen by HSC-3, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Search and Rescue Model Manager (SARMM), HSC-23 participated in a dynamic proof-of-concept event in which two MH-60S helicopters conducted search and rescue operations to recover large troop compliments with established tactics, techniques and procedures. As the designated SARMM, the “Merlins” of HSC-3 ensures that 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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