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08-19-03, 06:19 AM
Pegasus gives SEALS a lift
Submitted by: MCB Hawaii
Story Identification Number: 200381518846
Story by Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle
PEARL HARBOR NAVAL STATION, ISLAND OF OAHU, Hawaii(Aug. 6, 2003) -- PEARL HARBOR NAVAL STATION -- The Navy SEALS, (Sea, Air, Land) take their name from the elements in which they operate.
Their stealth and clandestine methods of operation allow them to conduct multiple missions against targets that larger forces cannot approach undetected.
Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 aboard MCB Hawaii, had the opportunity to assist the Navy SEALS from Seal Delivery Vehicle Team 1 aboard Pearl Harbor Naval Station Aug. 6.
The SEALS training is very demanding, both mentally and physically, and by far produces the world's best maritime warriors. SEALS are qualified in diving, parachuting, and are experts in combat swimming, navigation, demolition, weapons, and many other skills related to combat.
Although they are experts in attacking from the water around the enemy's territory, they sometimes find themselves in situations where they must conduct a "dry foot" attack. This is where they fly into the enemy territory and are inserted to conduct an attack.
This was the situation when the high-flying Marines from HMH-463 came into play.
The SEALS were practicing insertion and extraction techniques on an undisclosed location aboard the island of Oahu. The Marines from HMH-463 were tasked with flying to Pearl Harbor and loading them into a CH-53 D "Sea Stallion" Helicopter and inserting them into a simulated enemy territory.
"This was the first time I was able to meet members of a SEALS team," said Sgt. Christopher Floyd, an aircraft mechanic with HMH 463. "It was an interesting mission because we got a first hand look at how they operate."
Once on the ground, the SEALS, swept the area like a storm and quickly set up an offensive perimeter. They were given a task of rescuing an injured SEAL and removing him from the hostile area.
Once the injured SEAL was located, he was placed on a stretcher and carried off to safety as the SEALS set off a yellow-smoke canister to notify the Marines from HMH 463 of their location.
"The nature of our mission requires men who are physically fit and capable in every environment, especially the water," said a Navy SEAL who must remain anonymous. "Sometimes we have to attack with dry feet and get in and set up security. This can happen for many different reasons, but usually it's because we have no choice but to penetrate the enemy territory from the air."
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2003815183536/$file/woundedlow.jpg
Navy SEALS constantly train for dangerous situations like when Navy SEALS from the SEAL Delivery Team 1 practiced removing a fellow SEAL from a danger zone where he was injured aboard Pearl Harbor Naval Station Aug. 6.
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2003815184013/$file/carryinglow.jpg
Navy SEALS (Sea, Air, Land) from SEAL Delivery Team 1 move with urgency as they rescue an injured SEAL and take him out of harm's during an atack in a simulated firefight Aug. 6 aboard Pearl Harbor Naval Station.
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle
Sempers,
Roger
:marine:
Submitted by: MCB Hawaii
Story Identification Number: 200381518846
Story by Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle
PEARL HARBOR NAVAL STATION, ISLAND OF OAHU, Hawaii(Aug. 6, 2003) -- PEARL HARBOR NAVAL STATION -- The Navy SEALS, (Sea, Air, Land) take their name from the elements in which they operate.
Their stealth and clandestine methods of operation allow them to conduct multiple missions against targets that larger forces cannot approach undetected.
Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 aboard MCB Hawaii, had the opportunity to assist the Navy SEALS from Seal Delivery Vehicle Team 1 aboard Pearl Harbor Naval Station Aug. 6.
The SEALS training is very demanding, both mentally and physically, and by far produces the world's best maritime warriors. SEALS are qualified in diving, parachuting, and are experts in combat swimming, navigation, demolition, weapons, and many other skills related to combat.
Although they are experts in attacking from the water around the enemy's territory, they sometimes find themselves in situations where they must conduct a "dry foot" attack. This is where they fly into the enemy territory and are inserted to conduct an attack.
This was the situation when the high-flying Marines from HMH-463 came into play.
The SEALS were practicing insertion and extraction techniques on an undisclosed location aboard the island of Oahu. The Marines from HMH-463 were tasked with flying to Pearl Harbor and loading them into a CH-53 D "Sea Stallion" Helicopter and inserting them into a simulated enemy territory.
"This was the first time I was able to meet members of a SEALS team," said Sgt. Christopher Floyd, an aircraft mechanic with HMH 463. "It was an interesting mission because we got a first hand look at how they operate."
Once on the ground, the SEALS, swept the area like a storm and quickly set up an offensive perimeter. They were given a task of rescuing an injured SEAL and removing him from the hostile area.
Once the injured SEAL was located, he was placed on a stretcher and carried off to safety as the SEALS set off a yellow-smoke canister to notify the Marines from HMH 463 of their location.
"The nature of our mission requires men who are physically fit and capable in every environment, especially the water," said a Navy SEAL who must remain anonymous. "Sometimes we have to attack with dry feet and get in and set up security. This can happen for many different reasons, but usually it's because we have no choice but to penetrate the enemy territory from the air."
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2003815183536/$file/woundedlow.jpg
Navy SEALS constantly train for dangerous situations like when Navy SEALS from the SEAL Delivery Team 1 practiced removing a fellow SEAL from a danger zone where he was injured aboard Pearl Harbor Naval Station Aug. 6.
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2003815184013/$file/carryinglow.jpg
Navy SEALS (Sea, Air, Land) from SEAL Delivery Team 1 move with urgency as they rescue an injured SEAL and take him out of harm's during an atack in a simulated firefight Aug. 6 aboard Pearl Harbor Naval Station.
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle
Sempers,
Roger
:marine: