3/6 Fast Rope Exercise

Video by Sgt. Daniel Kujanpaa

Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron-1

April 1, 2016 | 4:54

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion’s assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct a fast rope exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-16 at Auxiliary Airfield II, Ariz., April 1, 2016. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Daniel D. Kujanpaa/Released)