The two-day training course was jointly organized by the Commando Corps and the Air Defense Air Force Service with the participation of combatants from commando battalions of military regions 1, 2, 3 and Air Defense Air Force Service.
The course aimed to improve commando force’s operation capabilities, versatility, mobility, airborne landing, counter-terrorism readiness and engagement in search and rescue.
Before parachuting practice, combatants were provided with necessary knowledge of parachuting and air rescue service.
Major Cao Sy Vien, Head of the Search and Rescue Team of the National Center for Air Rescue Service, said that it was important to double-check things before parachuting from nearly 1km to have timely solutions to any errors and to make parachutists feel secure while conducting the mission.
Commandos practiced parachuting from Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters.
Regarding the training and parachuting outcomes, Colonel Nguyen Van Nguyen, Head of the Commando Department of Military Region 1 said though the training course was short, combatants showed good parachuting skills and met all set requirements.
New missions require the commando force to apply new maneuvering and operating methods and acquire good skills during airlift operation, so that they are able to undertake counter-terrorism and air rescue missions, Colonel Nguyen added.
Nguyen stressed that with new combat methods, the commando force could foster their mobility and prompt implementation of missions in any circumstances.
In the coming time, Military Region 1 will organize more parachuting exercises in different terrains and weather conditions for the commando force.
Below are some photos of the parachuting exercise.
Combatants heading to the training ground
Combatants one by one jumping out of the helicopter after an order…
Folding the parachute after landing
Happiness after successfully completing parachuting task
Translated by Mai Huong