Training of the Air Rescue Unit Known as the Strongest Force

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] Air Force 6th Search and Rescue Squadron air rescuers are conducting 'Combat Survival and Mountain Rescue Training.'

On the 29th, according to the Air Force, the air rescuers are conducting training in the mountainous areas of Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon Province, simulating a situation where a pilot escapes in an emergency during an air operation and is stranded in the mountains. About 20 Air Force air rescuers and one HH-60 helicopter participated in this training.

During the combat survival training, an infiltration team inserted by helicopter near the stranded area avoided enemy forces, made contact with the stranded person, moved to a location secured from enemy forces, and evacuated the stranded person by boarding them onto the helicopter.

Until the 30th, mountain rescue training is being conducted to improve response capabilities for various stranded situations that may occur in mountainous terrain. For this, the Air Force reported that they are conducting approach training for different types of stranding such as valleys, cliffs, and trees, as well as rope rescue training including rappelling for transporting stranded persons.

Air rescuers are special operatives deployed behind enemy lines to rescue stranded pilots and others during wartime operations. They were formerly called Special Air Rescue Teams (SART). During peacetime, they also perform missions such as support for civilians during aircraft and ship accidents, disasters, and calamities.

Lieutenant Colonel Jeong Yeon-woo, commander of the Special Search and Rescue Battalion, said, "We will devote ourselves to improving mission performance capabilities through rigorous, realistic training to ensure the rescue of stranded persons under any circumstances at any time."

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