Special operation forces build relationships at Swift Response 16

Green Berets from 3rd Special Forces Group demonstrate room clearing for German Rangers in Hohenfels, Germany during NATO exercise Swift Response. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army Photograph)

By: Wording OD

Special operation forces conduct some of the most strenuous and sophisticated military operations in the world. SOF units are known to be highly trained and often better equipped than traditional soldiers. Yet one of their most valuable assets is very low-tech relationships. "We don't fight alone," said Maj. Bobby Temple, officer in charge of the SOF Cell with the Joint Multinational Readiness Center. "We train and work together in a realistic environment that facilitates SOF capability development."

SAR Exercise TIGEREX 2016 done by RCAF

By Wording OD

“More than 60 personnel from 424 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron, with their CC-130H Hercules aircraft and CH-146 Griffon helicopters, will conduct TIGEREX 2016, a search and rescue (SAR) exercise, in the Sault-Ste. Marie, Ontario area from May 9 to 13, 2016.

Throughout the week, multiple simulated SAR (search and rescue) scenarios are organized to put the skills of the SAR team to the test.  This provides 424 Squadron’s SAR crews, and the crews of partner agencies, invaluable interaction and exposure to how SAR operations are conducted and how they can better work together in responding to life-saving calls. The exercise will focus on boat and land SAR scenarios, medical exercises, as well as local emergency response procedures”.