Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), pose in front of a CH-53E Super Stallion after helocast water insert training on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2023. Helocasting is an airborne technique that allows Marines to stealthily insert from a helicopter into any body of water, subsequently utilizing Combat Rubber Raiding Craft to conduct amphibious beach reconnaissance and raids. Assisting in this training shows the capability of the MEU to conduct an insert of ground forces by sea.

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