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CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. - Soldiers from the Future Operations Section, 1-335th Infantry Battalion, and the 2-337th Training Support Battalion, 205th Infantry Brigade, worked in conjunction to perform their first rappelling/fast-rope training exercise at Camp Atterbury in support of the unit’s upcoming mission to Djibouti, Africa.
E-Tab, 1-161st Field Artillery Battalion, Kansas National Guard, Kansas City, Missouri, a 40-soldier platoon, arrived at Camp Atterbury in March to receive pre-mobilization training to include specialized rope training from several battalions within the 205th Infantry Brigade in order to prepare for their yearlong deployment.
Capt. Layne Matthews, Future Operations Planner, 1-335th Infantry Brigade explained that rappelling, rope ladder and fast rope operations are identified as part of the Army command training requirements for the platoon as potential missions.
“During the first day, we started out with a hands-on portion where we explained the principles of rappelling, terminology, roles, rules and responsibilities, and how to tie a Swiss seat,” said Matthews.
Matthews said after the guidelines are set, the soldiers are then moved to the 15-foot incline towers where they conducted belay procedures and get familiarized with proper ‘L’ shape and techniques.
“The second day of training they moved to the 45 foot tower,” said Matthews. “The soldiers conducted three rappels facing the wall side of the tower. The first rappel, they do not wear any gear. The second, -they perform with no gear and show proficiency with the safety lock in, and the third iteration is with full combat gear on.”
After the soldiers practiced rappelling down the wall side of the tower, they rappelled again down the 45-foot tower this time down the non-wall side in order to practice fast-roping.
“The training we’re getting here at Camp Atterbury is high-speed, lots of fun and good times,” said Sgt. Eurik Hunt, from Kansas City, Mo.
“I work for the Kansas City Missouri Police Department back home, and the training I received from Air Assault School and the 205th Infantry Brigade as far as the tactical aspects with the different skills and tasks we are performing will help me for when I apply for the SWAT team.”
2nd Lt. Barry Gomes, E-Tab Commander, 1-161 Field Artillery, was very impressed with the training his troops received.
“This training has been fantastic and the greatest training we’ve had in the past two months since we started our pre-deployment training.”
“We have had great support from the trainers of the 1-335th Battalion. They were given an unconventional mission ... and have definitely adapted and overcome to try and meet our needs as best they can.”
Sgt. 1st Class David Medina, Platoon Sergeant, shared the commander’s sediments.
“It motivates our soldiers, and really pushes them to get more confidence built up in them.”
The rope training for Reserve and National Guard soldiers was previously given at Fort Lewis, Washington and was re-allocated to the 205th Infantry Brigade this year support National Guard and Reserve soldiers deploying to Africa. The 205th will continue to provide the rappelling and fast rope training for Site Security Teams [SST] in support of the Joint Combat Search and Rescue missions rotating in Africa.
The 1-335th Operations Battalion, a subordinate of the 205th Infantry Brigade, executes pre-mobilization assistance, post-mobilization training, validation, and de-mobilization assistance of reserve component, and other service forces in accordance with proper training guidance in order to provide trained and ready forces to regional combatant commanders mobilizing overseas.
| Date Taken: | 03.21.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 04.19.2011 09:07 |
| Story ID: | 68967 |
| Location: | CAMP ATTERBURY, INDIANA, US |
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