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How Marines Master the Fast Rope
Published 3 years ago
Since the inception of rotary wing aircraft, fast roping has been an incredibly tool in the belts of Soldier and Marines around the world. This is how they master the process.
If you've ever wondered how it is that Marines and Soldiers are so proficient in the skill of fast roping, this video shows you how. This course, which is called Fast Rope Masters, is a train the trainer course that teaches leadership at the lowest levels how to teach their junior Marines how to conduct fast rope operations efficiently, and safely.
While it's true that in order for a Marine to master the basics of fast roping, time at the tower is needed, courses like this alleviate the stress of senior non-commissioned and commissioned officers for training purposes. It allows young Lance Corporals, Corporals, and Sergeants the ability to get out in front of their Marines and teach them a fundamental skillset that they will need in order to be more efficient on the battlefield.