Marines practice their fast-roping skills Dec. 3 at the Camp Hansen rappel tower. This technique is used to insert Marines when an aircraft cannot land and they need to get in quickly and safely. The Marines are with Company F, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released) Practice makes perfect, 2-4 Marines fast-rope 141203-M-WM612-512

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