A U.S. Air Force pararescueman hoists a survivor underneath an HH-60 Pave Hawk during the terminal employment phase March 13, 2013, at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho. The hoist is a quick, effective method of recovering survivors. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 Pave Hawk weapons employment and landing zone options to U.S. Air Force Weapons School students by maximizing weapons proficiency and quickly recover survivors. The phase is one out of a series of advanced training programs administered at the USAF Weapons School located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen board an HH-60 Pave Hawk during the terminal employment phase March 12, 2013, at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho. The pararescuemen supported the 34th Weapons Squadron in training scenarios during the phase. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 Pave Hawk weapons employment and landing zone options to U.S. Air Force Weapons School students by maximizing weapons proficiency and quickly recover survivors. The phase is one out of a series of advanced training programs administered at the USAF Weapons School located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk prepares to land while another provides security during the terminal employment phase March 11, 2013, at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho. The Pave Hawk's core ability is recovery of service members under stressful conditions, including search and rescue. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 Pave Hawk weapons employment and landing zone options to U.S. Air Force Weapons School students by maximizing weapons proficiency and quickly recover survivors. The phase is one out of a series of advanced training programs administered at the USAF Weapons School located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
Rounds fired from an HH-60 Pave Hawk are fired at a pop-up target during the terminal employment phase March 11, 2013, at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho. Pop-up targets of various kinds acted as threats during different events of the phase. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 Pave Hawk weapons employment and landing zone options to U.S. Air Force Weapons School students by maximizing weapons proficiency and quickly recover survivors. The phase is one out of a series of advanced training programs administered at the USAF Weapons School located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk returns to the range during the terminal employment phase March 12, 2013, at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho. The pararescuemen supported the 34th Weapons Squadron in training scenarios during the phase. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 Pave Hawk weapons employment and landing zone options to U.S. Air Force Weapons School students by maximizing weapons proficiency and quickly recover survivors. The phase is one out of a series of advanced training programs administered at the USAF Weapons School located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk sits on the parking ramp during the terminal employment phase March 12, 2013, at Gowen Field, Idaho. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 Pave Hawk weapons employment and landing zone options to U.S. Air Force Weapons School students by maximizing weapons proficiency and quickly recover survivors. The phase is one out of a series of advanced training programs administered at the USAF Weapons School located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
A survivor signals an HH-60 Pave Hawk for rescue during the terminal employment phase March 13, 2013, at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 Pave Hawk weapons employment and landing zone options to U.S. Air Force Weapons School students by maximizing weapons proficiency and quickly recover survivors. The phase is one out of a series of advanced training programs administered at the USAF Weapons School located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk identifies the landing zone from green smoke during the terminal employment phase March 13, 2013, at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 Pave Hawk weapons employment and landing zone options to U.S. Air Force Weapons School students by maximizing weapons proficiency and quickly recover survivors. The phase is one out of a series of advanced training programs administered at the USAF Weapons School located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luke Spain, 66th Rescue Squadron aerial gunner, waits to depart for training during the terminal employment phase March 18, 2013, at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho. Service members from rescue squadrons across Air Combat Command participated to support the phase. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 Pave Hawk weapons employment and landing zone options to U.S. Air Force Weapons School students by maximizing weapons proficiency and quickly recover survivors. The phase is one out of a series of advanced training programs administered at the USAF Weapons School located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathan Nowaski and Capt. Anibal Aguirre step from their aircraft during the terminal employment phase March 19, 2013, at Gowen Field, Idaho. Four students assigned to the U.S. Air Force Weapons School went through two weeks of rigorous training scenarios to display maximum combat effectiveness to instructor pilots. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 Pave Hawk weapons employment and landing zone options to U.S. Air Force Weapons School students by maximizing weapons proficiency and quickly recover survivors. The phase is one out of a series of advanced training programs administered at the USAF Weapons School located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
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