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Marines with the with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit complete the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Master Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., in Dec. 2018. The HRST course, taught by the Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, educates Marines in tower operations, fast-roping from multiple aircraft platforms and Special Patrol Insert/Extract rigging. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

1st Recon Marines conduct wet SPIE training Marines with Force Reconnaissance Co, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct wet special patrol insertion and extraction training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2015. The Recon Marines conducted the SPIE training to familiarize themselves for future amphibious operations. Wet SPIE training and helicopter insertion over water missions also present special challenges for the aviators who fly these missions as part of their required training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Angel Serna/Released)

Marines with Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Medium Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I MEF, conduct fast-rope and special patrol insertion and extraction training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 15, 2015. The development and practice of these unique skills keeps Marines ready to respond to any crisis, anytime, anywhere.