Helicopter_Rope_Suspension_Technique

Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique

Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique

Method of military insertion or extraction

Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique (HRST) is a military term for techniques and methods of rappelling, fast roping, Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction (SPIE) and Jacob's Ladder operations. Helicopter Rope Suspension was developed as a means to insert and/or extract, by helicopter, ground forces (primarily reconnaissance teams) into or from rough terrain, urban areas or water. HRST is designed to be used in situations wherein aircraft landings are impractical due to terrain or tactical situation.[1]

Soldiers suspended beneath a Puma helicopter

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Marine Corps Order (MCO) 3500.42, Helicopter Rope Suspension Training, (PDF), Wash., DC: Dept. of Navy; HQMC, 2002, archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-05-25
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