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MAJ Joe Hampton and TSGT David Martin, both Air Force officers, stand beneath the Coast Guard emblem at the National Search and Rescue School, a joint Air Force and Coast Guard operation which teaches global search and rescue techniques. Hampton and Martin teach inland search and rescue, a complementary course to the Coast Guard subjects on coastal and oceanic search and implementation

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Governors Island State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Released More

Students wearing scuba diving suits, snorkels, and SAR-1 flotation vests prepare to practice underwater rescue techniques as part of the twenty-day, intensive training course at the Navy Rescue Swimmer School. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Relea More

Students wearing scuba diving suits, goggles, snorkels, and SAR-1 flotation vests prepare to practice underwater rescue techniques as part of the twenty-day, intensive training course at the Navy Rescue Swimmer School. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Relea More

A student wearing a scuba diving suit, goggles, snorkel, and a SAR-1 flotation vest discusses rescue techniques with a classmate prior to a training session, part of the twenty-day, intensive training course at the Navy Rescue Swimmer School. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Relea More

A soldier from German Air Force Rescue Center #1 has makeup applied to simualte a head injury prior to his participation in a mass casualty exercise at Fort Bliss' Dona Ana Range. The Germans participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise demonstrate their rescue techniques to the U.S. Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital personnel from Orogrande, New Mexico

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. More

Medical personnel, from the German Air Froce Rescue center #1, carry a simulated casualty on a stretcher during a mass casualty exercise at Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The German soldiers, are demonstrating their rescue techniques to the U.S. Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital personnel from Orogrande, New Mexico, while participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. More

German soldiers in mock injuries are introduced by their commander Lieutenant Colonel Ziegeltrum, Commander of the German Air Force Rescue Center #1 prior to their participation in a mass casualty exercise at Dona Ana Range, New Mexico, on April 25, 1997. The Germans were demonstrating their rescue techniques to members of the United States Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital, Orogrande, New Mexico, during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Dona Ana Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT More

Simulated casualties, from a vehicle accident, on stretcher placed on the ground are attended to by medical personnel, from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1, during a mass casualty exercise at Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The German soldiers, are demonstrating their rescue techniques to the U.S. Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital personnel from Orogrande, New Mexico, while participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. More

A simulated casualty of an accident is removed from the vehicle by medical personnel, from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1, during a mass casualty exercise at Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The German soldiers, are demonstrating their rescue techniques to the U.S. Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital personnel from Orogrande, New Mexico, while participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. More

A simulated casualty of an accident is removed from the vehicle by medical personnel, from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1, during a mass casualty exercise at Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The German soldiers demonstrated their rescue techniques while participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jerry D. More

Medical personnel from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1, place stretchers with simulated casualty, from the simulated vehicle crash in the background, on the ground during a mass casualty exercise at Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The German soldiers, are demonstrating their rescue techniques to the U.S. Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital personnel from Orogrand, New Mexico, while participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. James More

Flight Surgeon, LTC Martin Hannig, German Air Force Rescue Center #1 is interviewed for television by SPC Moore of the U.S. Army's 982nd Combat Camera after an assessment of the mass casualty exercise held at Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The German soldiers demonstrated their rescue techniques while participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jerry D. More

Close-up view of a soldier's hand holding a simulated detached arm. The soldiers are from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1 and were demonstrating rescue techniques to other participants in the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. More

A medical technician from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1 secures a simulated accident victim and stretcher inside an ambulance during a mass casualty exercise at Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The German soldiers, are demonstrating their rescue techniques to the U.S. Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital personnel from Orogrande, New Mexico, while participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. More

German medical personnel from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1 at Dona Ana Range, New Mexico, rescue a simulated accident victim during a mass casualty exercise. The Germans were demonstrating their rescue techniques to members of the United States Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital, Orogrande, New Mexico, during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Dona Ana Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT More

A German UH-1 rescue helicopter, from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1, prepares to take off from the mass casualty exercise at Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The German soldiers, are demonstrating their rescue techniques to the U.S. Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital personnel from Orogrande, New Mexico, while participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. More

German soldiers in mock injuries are introduced by Lieutenant Colonel Ziegeltrum, commander of the German Air Force Rescue Center #1, prior to their participation in a mass casualty exercise at Dona Ana Range, Texas. The Germans were demonstrating their rescue techniques to members of the US Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital, Orogrande, New Mexico, during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato More

German medical personnel from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1 at Dona Ana Range, Texas, react to a mass casualty exercise. The Germans are demonstrating their rescue techniques to members of the US Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital, Orogrande, New Mexico, during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato More

German soldiers inside a vehicle, which was involved in a simulated accident, play fake casualties as they wait for the start of a mass casualty exercise at Fort Bliss' Dona Ana Range. The Germans participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise demonstrate their rescue techniques to the U.S. Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital personnel from Orogrande, New Mexico,

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. More

Straight on medium close-up shot as USAF STAFF Sergeant Chris Young, a pararescueman from the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB, Georgia, vectors an HC-130 (not shown) rescue aircraft to attempt to drop pararescue specialists to a simulated F-16, crash site and wounded pilot (Crash site and pilot not shown). Desert Rescue is a premiere joint rescue exercise that facilitates improved search and rescue techniques for over 140 participants

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat More

Straight on long shot directly overhead as a Pararescueman from the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB, Georgia , exits from HC-130 rescue aircraft to attempt to locate a simulated F-16 crash site and wounded pilot (Crash site and pilot not shown). Desert Rescue, is a premiere joint rescue exercise that facilitates improved search and rescue techniques for over 140 participants

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat More

Straight on long shot as USAF STAFF Sergeant Tim Hanks, a pararescueman from the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB, Georgia, lands near simulated F-16 crash site and wounded pilot (F-16 not shown). Desert Rescue is a premiere joint rescue exercise that facilitates improved search and rescue techniques for over 140 participants

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat More

Straight on medium shot as USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Justin Shook, SENIOR AIRMAN Don Cole, and STAFF Sergeant Tim Hanks, (left to right), all pararescuemen from the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB, Georgia, provide lifesaving first aid to a wounded F-16 pilot portrayed by STAFF Sergeant David A. Amaya. Desert Rescue is a premiere joint rescue exercise that facilitates improved search and rescue techniques for over 140 participants

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat More

surveying the damage - A group of men standing in front of a building

Arlington, Va. (Sep. 12, 2001) On the day after the deadly terrorist attack on the Pentagon, Military District Washington (MDW) Engineers, an active Army unit trained in urban search and rescue techniques, surv More

A Member of the US Coast Guard (USCG) Station at Savannah, Georgia (GA), brief members of the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee on search and rescue techniques at Hunter Army Airfield. An USCG HH-65A Dolphin short-range recovery helicopter is on display

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hunter Army Air Field State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Southeast Scene Camera Operator: Mi More

Crew members watch an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Six (HS-6), demonstrate search and rescue techniques.

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 26, 2005) Crew members watch an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Six (HS-6), demonstrate search and rescue techniques for an upcoming More

An SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Six (HS-6), demonstrates search and rescue techniques.

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 28, 2005) An SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the "Indians" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Six (HS-6), demonstrates search and rescue techniques for an upcoming air power demons More

An SH-60F Seahawk demonstrate search and rescue techniques during an airpower demonstration aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 04, 2005) An SH-60F Seahawk, assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Six (HS-6), demonstrate search and rescue techniques during an airpower demonstration aboard the nu More

Crew members, friends and family watch as an HH-60H and an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter demonstrate search and rescue techniques during an airpower demonstration.

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 04, 2005) Crew members, friends and family watch as an HH-60H and an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Six (HS-6), demonstrate search a More

The U.S. Navy Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS GARY (FFG 51) prepares to depart Hong Kong Harbor in preparation for the Hong Kong Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 2006 on Oct. 24, 2006. SAREX, sponsored by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Civil Aviation Department, is an annual exercise that focuses on understanding search and rescue techniques used to find those lost at sea and to continually train civilian and military personnel of the participating nations in increasing disaster responsiveness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Tiffini M. Jones) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hong Kong State: Special Administrative Regions Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Tiffini M. Jones, USN Release Status: Released t More

U.S. Navy Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Kelvin Kolb, practices search and rescue techniques while hovering above the water in an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter. Kolb is attached to the"Black Knights"of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4, assigned to Carrier Air Wing 14 and embarked aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) off the coast of Southern Calif., Oct. 24, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Sarah Foster) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Sarah Foster, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Kelvin Kolb from Fort Worth, Texas, practices search and rescue techniques while hovering 20 feel above the water in an SH-60F Seahawk.

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 24, 2006) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Kelvin Kolb from Fort Worth, Texas, practices search and rescue techniques while hovering 20 feel above the water in an SH-60F Seahawk. More

Air Station San Francisco Trains with Area Fire Departments

SAN FRANCISCO, (April 24) Members of the Menlo Park Fire Department in California watch Coast Guard rescue techniques at Air Station San Francisco during training with area fire departments. The Coast Guard an More

A Sailor performs training on search and rescue techniques.

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 30, 2012) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Michael Johnson performs training on search and rescue techniques aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). Bunker Hill is on a scheduled More

Damage Controlman 2nd Class Michael Johnson performs training on search and rescue techniques aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52).

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 30, 2012) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Michael Johnson performs training on search and rescue techniques aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). Bunker Hill is deployed to th More

Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Joseph Grajeda, from El Paso, Texas, explains search and rescue techniques to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors.

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Aug. 09, 2012) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Joseph Grajeda, from El Paso, Texas, explains search and rescue techniques to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors duri More

Students at the Search and Rescue Swimmer School at Naval Base San Diego conduct water entry exercises.

SAN DIEGO (Sep. 05, 2012) Students at the Search and Rescue Swimmer School at Naval Base San Diego conduct water entry exercises. The students are participating in a four-week course where instructors teach var More

A search and rescue instructor demonstrates escape and release techniques.

SAN DIEGO (Sep. 05, 2012) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jessie Adams, a search and rescue (SAR) instructor, demonstrates escape and release techniques to SAR students at the Search and Rescue Swimmer School at Nav More

Students at the Search and Rescue Swimmer School at Naval Base San Diego conduct water entry exercises.

SAN DIEGO (Sep. 05, 2012) Students at the Search and Rescue Swimmer School at Naval Base San Diego conduct water entry exercises. The students are participating in a four-week course where instructors teach var More

Operations Specialist 1st Class Louis Orris discusses search and rescue techniques with lecture participants during the opening phase of Iron Siren 13.

JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 13, 2013) Operations Specialist 1st Class Louis Orris discusses search and rescue techniques with lecture participants during the opening phase of Iron Siren 13. The bi-lat More

Operations Specialist 1st Class Louis Orris discusses search and rescue techniques during the opening phase of Iron Siren 13.

JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 13, 2013) Operations Specialist 1st Class Louis Orris discusses search and rescue techniques during the opening phase of Iron Siren 13. The bi-lateral surface exercise betw More

A student at the Search and Rescue Swimmer School at Naval Base San Diego observes an instructor perform basic rescue techniques.

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 13, 2013) A student at the Search and Rescue Swimmer School at Naval Base San Diego observes an instructor perform basic rescue techniques. The students are participating in a four-week course w More

Sgt. Christopher Rateau-Holbach, from Fulton, Mississippi,

Sgt. Christopher Rateau-Holbach, from Fulton, Mississippi, swims laps with fins during a scout swimmers course Oct. 21 at the Camp Hansen Aquatics Center. The scout swimmers course provides the Marine Corps wit More

Soldiers from the 84th Civil Affairs Battalion and Sailors assigned to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) train in urban search and rescue techniques with the Olongapo urban search and rescue team.

OLONGAPO, Philippines (Aug. 06, 2015) Soldiers from the 84th Civil Affairs Battalion and Sailors assigned to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) train in urban search and rescue tech More

Soldiers from the 84th Civil Affairs Battalion and Sailors assigned to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) train in urban search and rescue techniques with the Olongapo urban search and rescue team.

OLONGAPO, Philippines (Aug. 06, 2015) Soldiers from the 84th Civil Affairs Battalion and Sailors assigned to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) train in urban search and rescue tech More

U.S. Navy Sailors demonstrate rescue techniques to Sri Lankan military personnel aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a humanitarian and disaster relief exercise in support of Pacific Partnership 2018 (PP18).

TRINCOMOLEE, Sri Lanka (Apr. 27, 2018) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Daniel Lewis, right, and Chief Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) Jesse Peterson, assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat More

Rescue Techniques

Students wearing scuba diving suits, snorkels, and SAR-1 flotation vests prepare to practice underwater rescue techniques as part of the twenty-day, intensive training course at the Navy Rescue Swimmer School. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Students wearing scuba diving suits, goggles, snorkels, and SAR-1 flotation vests prepare to practice underwater rescue techniques as part of the twenty-day, intensive training course at the Navy Rescue Swimmer School. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A student wearing a scuba diving suit, goggles, snorkel, and a SAR-1 flotation vest discusses rescue techniques with a classmate prior to a training session, part of the twenty-day, intensive training course at the Navy Rescue Swimmer School. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Close-up view of a soldier's hand holding a simulated detached arm. The soldiers are from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1 and were demonstrating rescue techniques to other participants in the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

surveying the damage - A group of men standing in front of a building

A Member of the US Coast Guard (USCG) Station at Savannah, Georgia (GA), brief members of the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee on search and rescue techniques at Hunter Army Airfield. An USCG HH-65A Dolphin short-range recovery helicopter is on display

Crew members watch an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Six (HS-6), demonstrate search and rescue techniques.

An SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Six (HS-6), demonstrates search and rescue techniques.

An SH-60F Seahawk demonstrate search and rescue techniques during an airpower demonstration aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Crew members, friends and family watch as an HH-60H and an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter demonstrate search and rescue techniques during an airpower demonstration.

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Kelvin Kolb from Fort Worth, Texas, practices search and rescue techniques while hovering 20 feel above the water in an SH-60F Seahawk.

Air Station San Francisco Trains with Area Fire Departments

A Sailor performs training on search and rescue techniques.

Damage Controlman 2nd Class Michael Johnson performs training on search and rescue techniques aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52).

Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Joseph Grajeda, from El Paso, Texas, explains search and rescue techniques to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors.

Students at the Search and Rescue Swimmer School at Naval Base San Diego conduct water entry exercises.

A search and rescue instructor demonstrates escape and release techniques.

Students at the Search and Rescue Swimmer School at Naval Base San Diego conduct water entry exercises.

Operations Specialist 1st Class Louis Orris discusses search and rescue techniques with lecture participants during the opening phase of Iron Siren 13.

Operations Specialist 1st Class Louis Orris discusses search and rescue techniques during the opening phase of Iron Siren 13.

A student at the Search and Rescue Swimmer School at Naval Base San Diego observes an instructor perform basic rescue techniques.

Sgt. Christopher Rateau-Holbach, from Fulton, Mississippi,

Soldiers from the 84th Civil Affairs Battalion and Sailors assigned to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) train in urban search and rescue techniques with the Olongapo urban search and rescue team.

Soldiers from the 84th Civil Affairs Battalion and Sailors assigned to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) train in urban search and rescue techniques with the Olongapo urban search and rescue team.

U.S. Navy Sailors demonstrate rescue techniques to Sri Lankan military personnel aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a humanitarian and disaster relief exercise in support of Pacific Partnership 2018 (PP18).

Row-Row-Row (En Español)

Sgt. Gerry Pratama, from Anahuac, Texas, exits a pool

Sgt. Christopher Rateau-Holbach, top, from Fulton,

Maj. Breck Perry, left, and Sgt. Christopher Rateau-Holbach

Marines prepare to swim with fins during a scout swimmers

Sgt. Gerry Pratama, from Anahuac, Texas, practices

Marines swim laps with fins during a scout swimmers