CCT Training

U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainees assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, receive academic instruction prior to fast-rope training during a brisk winter morning, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Academic instruction is a large part of fast-rope training for CCT students who are trying to learn and hone the skillset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)

CCT Training

A U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainee assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, hones his tactical skills while fast-roping from a training tower, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. The students begin with tower training to learn the skillset and build their confidence before fast-roping from helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)

CCT Training

A U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainee assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, works with instructors as he readies himself to fast-rope from a training tower, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Fast-roping is a technique often used by Combat Control Airmen and other military members when descending a thick rope. It is useful for deploying troops from a helicopter in places where the helicopter itself cannot touch down. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)

CCT Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josh Minson, Combat Control trainee assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, looks on as he prepares to climb the fast-rope training tower to be evaluated on his fast-roping skills, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Fast-roping is a technique often used by Combat Control Airmen and other military members when descending a thick rope. Students have to complete several phases of fast-rope training while being heavily evaluated before fast-roping from helicopters and other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)

CCT Training

A U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainee assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, is evaluated by two CCT instructors while fast-roping from a training tower, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Students have to complete several phases of fast-rope training while being heavily evaluated before fast-roping from helicopters and other aircraft. Fast-roping allows Airmen and other military members to respond to crises as a quick reaction force, conduct missions requiring stealth tactics and board vessels while at sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)

CCT Training

U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainees assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, ask questions while receiving academic instruction prior to participating in fast-rope training on a cold winter morning, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Academic instruction is a large part of fast-rope training for CCT students who are trying to learn and hone the skillset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)

CCT fast-rope training

Published Feb. 25, 2015
By Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston

Pope Army Airfield, N.C. -- U.S. Air Force Combat Control trainees assigned to Operating Location C, 342nd Training Squadron, receive academic instruction prior to fast-rope training during a brisk winter morning, Feb. 13, 2015 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Academic instruction is a large part of fast-rope training for CCT students who are trying to learn and hone the skillset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)