Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Johnston
Combimed EOD Fast Roping Exercise
Fleet Combat Camera Pacific
July 25, 2012 | 1:18
Members of U.S. Navy Mobile Squadron 9 (MSRON 9) participate in a training evolution where an outside attack is simulatedd as part of the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. Also available in high definition.
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