During Exercise Tigerfish, the anti-surface and submarine-hunting warfare helicopters used by the Navy supplied their aircrews and maintainers with significant training.
The training, which lasted for two weeks, centered on the use of real weapons and improving participants’ level of expertise in maritime combat helicopter operations.
Commander Nigel Rowan, the Commanding Officer of 816 Squadron, stated that the exercise was essential to enhancing the MH-60R capability and increasing the lethality of its operational crews.
“It was an excellent opportunity for participating aircrew to refine complex skills obtained in aircraft simulators with live weapons in real-world environments,” Commander Rowan said. “It was an excellent opportunity for participating aircrew.”
By loading live ordnance during the exercise, the maintenance teams of the 816th Squadron were able to improve their skills, which helped ensure that they received adequate training to support aircraft operations.
The MH-60R Seahawk helicopter is utilized for anti-submarine warfare as well as anti-surface warfare, which contributes significantly to the overall combat capabilities of the Navy.
