by U.S. Army 1st Lt. Michael Pierce
1-228th Aviation Regiment
11/5/2013 - SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras -- The
"Winged Warriors" of Joint Task Force-Bravo's 1-228th Aviation Regiment
conducted live hoist training with Special Boat Team 22 (SBT 22) and
Honduran soldiers in Puerto Castilla, in the Department of Colon,
Honduras, Oct. 30.
One HH-60 Blackhawk from C Company, 1-228th Aviation Regiment,
repositioned to Puerto Castilla to conduct the hoist training with 12
members of SBT 22, who are in Honduras conducting training and advising
with Honduran counterparts. The days training included hoist operations,
landing zone set up, and a brief of 1-228th's MEDEVAC capabilities.
"Hoisting is a critical skill to train, not only for our MEDEVAC
aircrews performing the hoist, but for those who may find themselves in a
situation requiring a hoist for immediate extraction", said U.S. Army
Capt. Christopher Morisoli, C Company commander and pilot of the
mission. "Successful hoisting requires detailed coordination between the
aircrew and ground personnel, and can't be taught in a PowerPoint
class."
The day culminated with each member of SBT 22 having a chance to
practice live hoist. The team conducted a simulated raid on a building,
resulting in a simulated casualty. The SBT personnel practiced calling
for medical evacuation and assisted their Honduran counterparts in
securing a landing zone and preparing the simulated casualty to be
hoisted.
C Company, 1-228th Aviation Regiment provides 24-hour MEDEVAC coverage
from Soto Cano Air Base all year round, with a crew capable of being
airborne within 30 minutes of notification. They routinely participate
in medical readiness exercises, providing medical relief throughout
Honduras and Central America.
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