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U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts underwater egress training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 6, 2023. The Under Water Egress Trainer course, also known as the "helo dunker", is a lifesaving course and pre-deployment requirement that provides all service members with the skills and confidence to successfully and safely egress out of a helicopter that is submerged in a body of water. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Victoria Hutt)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are briefed by an instructor prior to beginning Underwater Egress Training (UET) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 22, 2023. UET provides service members with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely egress a submerged aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are briefed by an instructor prior to beginning Underwater Egress Training (UET) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 22, 2023. UET provides service members with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely egress a submerged aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct underwater egress training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. UET is a course providing service members with the skills and confidence to successfully and safely escape from an aircraft submerged in water. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grace Gerlach)

Video showcasing the capabilities and training opportunities offered by Range and Training Area Management on Camp Lejeune, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Ethan Green and Cpl. Stephanie Corona-Morales)

The WarfighterTraining Symposium was recently hosted by Range and Training Area Management at Marston Pavilion to showcase range capabilities and training opportunities available to the operating forces on Camp Lejeune, N.C. For more information on scheduling available ranges, Marines should call Range Control 451-3065/3066. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Ethan Green and Cpl. Stephanie Corona-Morales)

Marines with 3rd Marine Division, Headquarters Battalion, Headquarters Company, participate in a Modular Amphibious Egress Training qualification course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, on Mar. 14, 2019. The MAET, referred to by Marines as the "Helo Dunker", teaches Marines to properly and safely evacuate various types of aircrafts upon crashing into water. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Brian Burdett, Lance Cpl. Christine Phelps and Lance Cpl. Kallahan Morris, Video edited by Lance Cpl. Kallahan Morris)

Marines and Sailors complete underwater egress training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2019. The UET successfully trains Marines and Sailors how to safely escape a submerged aircraft which increases confidence and survivability. The Marines are with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Camila Melendez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. George Melendez with III Marine Information Group participates in Shallow Water Egress Training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Jan. 16, 2019. SWET simulates a helicopter crash in which the cockpit is left upside down in the water. Marines must quickly and calmly exit the simulator to pass the training evolution. (U.S. Marine video by Lance Cpl. Kevan Dunlop)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mason Barnett, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman attached to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, goes through underwater egress training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 28, 2018. The training teaches Marines how to escape various underwater scenarios that they may encounter on their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Takoune H. Norasingh)

Cpl. Jessica Collins and Shawn Miller give an inside look into the Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. This training teaches service members how to safely exit a submerged, inverted aircraft.

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit learn how to escape from a submerged aircraft while training at the Helicopter Underwater Egress Trainer aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 28, 2013. The training allowed the Marines to practice evacuating an aircraft after a crash at sea. This is a requirement for all 24th MEU Marines who will ride in an aircraft over water.

Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, got their boots wet during a day of Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer here, June 12. The training is designed to teach the Marines how to escape a downed helicopter in the water. The first portion of the training was to familiarize the Marines with Intermediate Passenger Helicopter Aircrew Breathing Devices and proper "ditching" techniques before entering the "helo dunker" MAET, where the Marines put their newly learned skills to the test during a helicopter crash scenario. Soundbites include Lance Cpl. William T. Oliver - cyber network operator, CLB-31, 31st MEU (Hometown: Falmouth, MA). Suggested Lead: A day at the pool means something completely different for the Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, who recently trained to escape a downed aircraft underwater. Sergeant Jonathan Wright submerges us in the training. Suggested Tag: The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps force in readiness in the Asia Pacific region. Produced by Sgt. Jonathan Wright. Also available in High Definition.