Fast Rope Collection

U. S. Soldiers are lifted off the ground by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
February 5, 2013 - U.S. Soldiers with the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), are lifted off the ground by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIE)

hilean Special Forces perform an Air Assault demonstration at their training area in Colina
November 20, 2010 - Chilean Special Forces perform an Air Assault demonstration at their training area in Colina, Chile

Green Beret rappels down a 50 foot wall
September 26, 2011 - 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Beret rappels down a 50 foot wall on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Airman practices rappelling out of a UH-3H helicopter
Oak Harbor, Washington, February 9, 2004 - Airman practices rappelling out of a UH-3H helicopter

A pathfinder of the Belgian Army fast-roping from a NH90 helicopter

U. S. Soldiers are suspended by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
February 5, 2013 - U.S. Soldiers with the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) are suspended by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIE)

A soldier fast-ropes from the rear of a CH-46E Sea Knight
Aboard USS Essex, May 9, 2006 - A combat engineer fast-ropes from the rear of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter which, is parked overhanging the edge of the flight deck

Marines and sailors progress to board a CH-53E Super Stallion
Aboard the USS Essex, November 15, 2006 - Marines and sailors progress to board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to fast-rope onto the flight deck from a rope

An explosive ordnance disposal technician fast ropes onto the flight deck of the
Pacific Ocean, June 12, 2009 - An explosive ordnance disposal technician fast ropes onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)

Marines fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter onto the flight deck of USNS
Philippine Sea, September 18, 2010 - Marines embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter onto the Military Sealift Command dry cargo

A pararescueman rappels from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter
April 10, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman rappels from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter during a proficiency exercise outside of Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

U. S. Army Soldiers fast-rope out of a CH-47 Chinook
April 22, 2015 - U.S. Army Soldiers fast-rope out of a CH-47 Chinook during fast rope insertion and extraction training as part of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Florida

Marines perform fast-rope training exercises from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter
Pacific Ocean, October 21, 2008 - Marines perform fast-rope training exercises from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5)

Soldiers rappel from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Gulf of Oman, September 9, 2013 - A member of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 rappels from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S

Personnel walk toward a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter
Aboard USS Essex, May 9, 2006 - Personnel walk toward a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter as they prepare to conduct fast-roping exercises from the helicopter as it prepares to hover about 30 feet above

A U. S. Soldier runs down a 40-foot rappelling wall
January 17, 2013 - A U.S. Soldier runs down a 40-foot rappelling wall at the training tower at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

A U. S. Air Force pararescueman begins his descent from the belly of a CH-53E Super
January 5, 2010 - A U.S. Air Force pararescueman begins his descent of 40 feet from the belly of a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter over the Horn of Africa

Sailors conduct a fast-rope exercise from an MH-60S Sea Hawk
Philippine Sea, August 20, 2013 - Sailors conduct a fast-rope exercise from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington

Soldiers perform a fast-roping exercise from a MH-60S Seahawk to the topside of USS
Atlantic Coast, January 17, 2005 - A SEAL delivery vehicle team perform a fast-roping exercise from a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to the topside of Los Angeles-class submarine USS Toledo (SSN-769)

Marines and sailors fast-rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion
Aboard the USS Essex, November 15, 2006 - Marines and sailors fast-rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter onto the flight deck during for fast-rope training

CH-146 Griffon helicopter of the Canadian Air Force during winching operations in Kiel, Germany

Marines fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight
Pacific Ocean, December 2, 2011 - Marines fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight onto the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans

Marines rappel from a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter
South China Sea, February 28, 2010 - Marines embarked onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2)

A Marine fast ropes from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter
Arabian Sea, January 12, 2012 - A Marine fast ropes from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island

Polish special forces member fast-ropes from a Lithuanian Mi-8 helicopter
September 16, 2010 - A Polish special operations forces member fast-ropes from a Lithuanian Mi-8 helicopter in Klaipeda, Lithuania, during Jackal Stone 10

An Air Force pararescueman conducts a combat insertion and extraction exercise in Djibouti
January 5, 2010 - An Air Force pararescueman conducts a combat insertion and extraction exercise from a Marine CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter in Djibouti, Africa

U. S. Air Force Pararescueman repels from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter
April 10, 2009 - U.S. Air Force Pararescueman rappels from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter during a proficiency exercise outside of Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

A Marine sends a fellow Marine down the hell hole of a CH-53E Super Stallion
Aboard the USS Essex, November 15, 2006 - A helicopter rope suspension training master sends a Marine down the hell hole of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from approximately 30 feet above

Personnel walk into the rear of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter
Aboard USS Essex, May 9, 2006 - Personnel walk into the rear of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter as they prepare to conduct fast-roping exercises from the helicopter as it prepares to hover about 30

A German WS-1 Sea King during a fast-roping exercise
A German WS-1 Sea King helicopter of Naval Air Wing 5 during a fast-roping exercise in Kiel, Germany

A Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma of the Swiss Air Force in flight over Locarno, Switzerland

Air Force pararescuemen conduct a combat insertion and extraction exercise in Djibouti
January 5, 2010 - Air Force pararescuemen conduct a combat insertion and extraction exercise from a Marine CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter in Djibouti, Africa

Soldiers fast rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto amphibious transport
Pacific Ocean, February 10, 2010 - A visit, board, search and seizure team member fast ropes from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD-9)

Personnel fast-rope out of an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter
April 3, 2007 - Personnel fast-rope out of an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter during an air power demonstration aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)

Bulgarian special forces fast-roping from a Eurocopter AS532 Cougar
Eurocopter AS532AL Cougar fast rope training with Bulgarian special forces

A U. S. Navy SEAL fast-ropes from a MH-47 Chinook helicopter
March 20, 2012 - A U.S. Navy SEAL with Naval Special Warfare Group 1 fast-ropes from an Army MH-47 Chinook helicopter onto the aft deck of the fast combat support ship ROKS Hwacheon (AOE 59)

A trio of Marines fast rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter
Arabian Sea, January 12, 2012 - A trio of Marines fast rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island

Personnel fast-rope from the rear of a CH-46E Sea Knight
Aboard USS Essex, May 9, 2006 - Personnel fast-rope from the rear of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter as it hovers about 30 feet above the flight deck

A U. S. Air Force Pararescuemen fast ropes from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter
April 10, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen fast ropes from an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during a proficiency exercise outside of Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Czech Air Force Mi-171 Hips training for service with ISAF, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

Marines and sailors fast-rope from the rear of a CH-46E Sea Knight
Aboard USS Essex, May 9, 2006 - Marines and sailors fast-rope from the rear of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter which, is parked overhanging the edge of the flight deck

Members conduct a fast roping exercise on the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson
Pacific Ocean, January 30, 2014 - Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3 conduct a fast roping exercise on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

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Hilean Special Forces showcase their expertise in an exhilarating Air Assault demonstration at their training area in Colina. As the sun sets, the sky becomes alive with action as U. S. Soldiers are lifted off the ground by a powerful CH-47 Chinook helicopter. Maj. Jonathon Daniell, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Officer, captures every moment of this awe-inspiring display of skill and precision. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as Lt. Col. Uzoma Aniniba, Commander of the 29th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, leads his troops into action. Under the watchful eye of Maj. Stefan Cormier, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team's Aviation Officer, soldiers undergo intense fast rope insertion training to perfect their techniques and ensure mission success. The adrenaline rush intensifies as a Green Beret fearlessly rappels down a towering 50-foot wall while maintaining complete control over his descent. Not far away, an Airman practices rappelling out of a UH-3H helicopter with unwavering focus and determination. Across borders and oceans alike, even the Belgian Army joins in on this high-stakes exercise as pathfinders fast-rope from an NH90 helicopter with remarkable agility and finesse. Back on American soil once again, U. S. Soldiers find themselves suspended mid-air by the mighty CH-47 Chinook helicopter during yet another thrilling fast rope maneuver. In another corner of military prowess lies a soldier who fearlessly fast ropes from the rear of a CH-46E Sea Knight aircraft - showcasing bravery that knows no bounds. Fast roping has become more than just a technique; it symbolizes courage under fire and unwavering dedication to duty for these elite forces around the world.