Canadian Tactical Air Insertion

One of the quickest ways in and out of the battlefield is by helicopter. Jumping out of it allows you to hit the ground even faster. Canadian troops join forces with their Latvian, German, US and Lithuanian counterparts in Latvia to practice tactical air insertions and extractions from Latvian Air Force Mi-17 helicopters as part of NATO exercise Summer Shield 2016. Shots of Canadian and US troops rappelling from helicopter and being extracted using rope and harnesses.