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Soldiers walk through grass holding a light in one hand and a rope in the other.

Fast Rope

Soldiers participate in a fast rope and special patrol insertion and extraction system master course at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, May 26, 2021. Students learn to rig, inspect and deploy soldiers while fast-roping 20 feet above a rooftop or 100 feet below a helicopter that's 200 feet above the ground.

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  • Credit: Army 1st Sgt. Lekendrick Stallworth VIRIN: 210526-A-NO077-592M.JPG
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