BALTOPS 2024 | Marines & French Special Forces Fast Rope from Osprey onto Ship

MSPF, VMM-365 (REIN), 24th MEU (SOC) Train with French Special Forces during BALTOPS 24
BALTIC SEA
06.12.2024

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced) practice fast-roping techniques from a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, VMM-365 (REIN) with French Special Operating Forces aboard the French Mistral-class amphibious assault ship FS Mistral (L9013) during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24, June 13, 2024. BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Film Credits: Video by Cpl. Elton Taylor
24th Marine Expeditionary Unit