Some new Pararescue photos

[HaKa]

I think doctrinally they could, but they never will. PJs are a limited-quantity specialist and it's bad mission planning to utilize them solely as a shooter when you have Rangers, SEALs, Delta and other SOF to fulfill these roles. They rarely act alone, but are almost always present.

Yes, that is what i also took from the article about the actions in Somalia and some research on the PFC Lynch case: That they are most likely part of a task force then.

[Dave76]

Pararescuemen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., prepare for a combat search and rescue (CSAR) mission in support of the Patriot Saint exercise, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 16, 2012. The exercise is conducted and led by Air Force Reserve Command's 10th Air Force and presents realistic CSAR missions and is a joint exercise with the Army at Fort Polk, La. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele/Released)

A Pararescueman from the 920th Rescue Wing, jumps from an HC-130 King to perform combat search and rescue(CSAR) missions on Fort Polk, La., in support of the Patriot Saint exercise, May 16, 2012. Patriot Saint presents real-time, realistic CSAR scenarios and was conducted and led by Air Force Reserve Command's 10th Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua Woods/Released)

Pararescuemen parachute into a landing zone at Fort Polk, La., May 15, 2012. The Airmen were part of a Patriot Saint exercise combat search and rescue mission to rescue a Soldier from hostile forces. The pararescuemen are assigned to the 308th Rescue Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeff Walston)

Guardian Angel forces assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing from Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., fire on OPFOR unit members during a combat search and rescue mission at the Fort Polk Combined Arms Training Facility City Complex at Fort Polk La., May 15, 2012. The Airmen were part of a combat search and rescue mission sent to rescue isolated personnel from hostile forces in support of the PATRIOT SAINT exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeff Walston)

In an exercise scenario, pararescuemen authenticate the pilot and co-pilot of a downed C-130 Hercules during the mass casualty phase of the Patriot Saint exercise at Fort Polk, La., May 17, 2012. The goal of the exercise was to challenge pararescuemen to successfully execute combat search and rescue missions in real time while tactically solving en route fuel, communication and opposing force hurdles. The pararescuemen are from the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeff Walston)

Pararescuemen assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing from Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., prepare injured Airman for hoisting into an HH-60G Pave Hawk during the mass casualty phase of the PATRIOT SAINT exercise at Fort Polk, La., May 17, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeff Walston)

Opposing force adversaries make a final attack on an HH-60 helicopter as it extracts 920th Rescue Wing Guardian Angel forces from Fort Polk, La., May 16, 2012. The Airmen were part of a combat search and rescue mission to rescue two downed pilots during the 10th Air Force PATRIOT SAINT exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeff Walston)

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Makes me want to get more jump training time.
Awesome pix D67^^^

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Re-posted photo.

[matfar]

I'm curious about where'd you got that caption about 24th STS, since it's actually 320th STS while supporting Japan with relief efforts after the 2011 earthquake.

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http://sofrep.com/afsoc/

[BobCat1911]

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http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?1365-Some-new-Pararescue-photos/page52

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan.

[Dave76]

Ready for the range
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Smith, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, secures his equipment before combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Smith and three other 38th RQS Airmen spent nearly three hours training to remain familiar with their weapons and various combat techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

Suited up
U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Thompson, 23d Wing commander, and Capt. Daniel Catino, 38th Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, prepare their equipment before combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Thompson trained with the 38th RQS to become more familiar with their combat tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

A hero’s stroll
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Alejandro Serrano and Eric Braddock, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen, make their way to their firing posts during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The PJs trained with the M4 assault rifle and M9 pistol to stay current on their tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

Ready to fire
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Smith, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, sets up a firing position during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. With the ability to be called for a mission at a moment’s notice, 38th RQS PJs regularly train to remain precise and proficient at what they do. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

Making adjustments
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Deel, 38th Rescue Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, discusses firing adjustments with Senior Airman Brandon Smith, 38th RQS pararescueman, during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 38th RQS trains, equips and employs combat-ready PJs and supporting Airmen in support of U.S. rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

A little to the left
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Braddock, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, makes sight adjustments to an M4 assault rifle during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Making sight adjustments, also known as weapon zeroing, increases accuracy and builds a better understanding of how a weapon operates when fired, which can be beneficial to Airmen who deploy with the weapon they train on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

Checking out targets
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Russell Quattrocchi, 38th Rescue Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, discusses target marks with Col. Bill Thompson, 23d Wing commander, during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Before being assigned to the 38th RQS, Quattrocchi served as an instructor for the 23d Security Forces Squadron and 820th Combat Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

The CATM instructor
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Deel, 38th Rescue Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, discusses firing adjustments with Senior Airman Brandon Smith, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. CATM instructors guide Airmen during firing to ensure they qualify on their weapons and uphold safety standards throughout all CATM courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

We mean business
U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Thompson, 23d Wing commander, middle, poses for a photo with, from left to right, Senior Airman Brandon Smith, Staff Sgt. Eric Braddock, Capt. Daniel Catino and Staff Sgt. Alejandro Serrano during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 38th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and combat rescue officer invited Thompson to join them during training to give him a better understanding of what they do to remain proficient at their jobs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

[vor033]

Pararescuemen from the 306th RQS parachuted from the HC-130J as part of a heritage flight as D-M transitions from the HC-130P/N King.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 306th Rescue Squadron daisy chain the lines on parachutes after jumping from the new HC-130J Combat King II on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 306th Rescue Squadron pulls in his parachute after landing as other pararescuemen head towards the drop zone on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012.

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Joshua Swartz, 306th Rescue Squadron, daisy chains the lines on a parachute after jumping from the new HC-130J Combat King II on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 306th Rescue Squadron land near the designated drop zone on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, also known as PJs, from the 306th Rescue Squadron, lands near the designated drop zone on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jake Thompson, 306th Rescue Squadron, measures the velocity of the wind before pararescuemen, also known as PJs, parachute from the new HC-130J Combat King II on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Jones performs a jump master personnel inspection on Tech. Sgt Jeffrey Hamilton, both from the 306th Rescue Squadron on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012.

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, also known as PJs, from the 306th Rescue Squadron strap on their parachutes before boarding an HC-130J Combat King II on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Montanez, 306th Rescue Squadron, helps suit up Capt. Kevin Deibler, 943rd Rescue Group, before he boards the new HC-130J Combat King II on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012.

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A pararescueman with the 306th Rescue Squadron waits for his turn to jump from an HC-130P at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Pararescuemen must complete training operations to maintain readiness for real world scenarios.

A pararescueman with the 306th Rescue Squadron waits for his turn to jump from an HC-130P at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Pararescuemen must complete training operations to maintain readiness for real world scenarios.

A pararescueman with the 306th Rescue Squadron waits for his turn to jump from an HC-130P at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Pararescuemen must complete training operations to maintain readiness for real world scenarios.

Pararescuemen with the 306th Rescue Squadron load onto an HC-130P to conduct a training jump at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Pararescuemen must complete training operations to maintain readiness for real world scenarios.

Pararescuemen with the 306th Rescue Squadron wait to conduct a training jump from an HC-130P at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Pararescuemen must complete training operations to maintain readiness for real world scenarios.

Pararescuemen with the 306th Rescue Squadron prepare to conduct a training jump from an HC-130P at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Pararescuemen must complete training operations to maintain readiness for real world scenarios.

Pararescuemen with the 306th Rescue Squadron conduct a training jump from an HC-130P at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Pararescuemen must complete training operations to maintain readiness for real world scenarios.

Pararescuemen with the 306th Rescue Squadron conduct a training jump from an HC-130P at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Pararescuemen must complete training operations to maintain readiness for real world scenarios.

A pararescueman with the 306th Rescue Squadron conducts his training jump from an HC-130P at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Pararescuemen must complete training operations to maintain readiness for real world scenarios.

[vor033]

Pararescue men from the 306th Rescue Squadron jump from a HC-130 at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, June 27, 2012.

Interview with MSgt Maurice Bedard. Davis-Monthan began the transition to the HC-130J in order to enhance their rescue mission capabilities.

[vor033]

HC-130P Combat King and HC-130J Combat King II flying in the Arizona desert. The HC-130P will be retired later this year to be replaced by the HC-130J. Video of Air Force pararescuemen jumping out of the HC-130P for a training jump, pararescuemen giving IVs to aircrew in flight, and both planes flying together.

[vor033]

Airmen from the 563rd Rescue Group practiced and certified members on alternate insertion and extractions from a helicopter

Air Force 1st Lt. Paul Fry and Tech. Sgt. Joshua Brown look out of an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during a routine training mission on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012.

Air Force pararescuemen look out the side door of an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during a routine training mission on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012

Air Force airmen participate in a tactical training flight mission in Tucson, Ariz., June 27, 2012. The airmen are assigned to the 563rd Rescue Group. The training was conducted for both aerial gunners and pararescuemen

Air Force pararescuemen survey their location during a tactical training mission in Tucson, Ariz., June 27, 2012.

Air Force pararescuemen prepare a rope for extraction after assessing their location during a tactical training mission in Tucson, Ariz., June 27, 2012

Air Force pararescuemen help each other climb a rope ladder back into an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during a tactical training mission in Tucson, Ariz., June 27, 2012

An Air Force pararescueman climbs a rope ladder back into an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during a tactical training mission in Tucson, Ariz., June 27, 2012.

An Air Force pararescueman holds onto a rope as an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter flies back to base after a tactical training mission in Tucson, Ariz., June 27, 2012

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USAF Pave hawk

Pave Hawk Air Rescue grp,Davis Monthon AFB,Tucson photo by Walt Thomas

[vor033]

The pararescuemen were practicing insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron checks his weapon after landing in the drop zone of a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti.

Simulated casualties are obscured by the dust from the rotor wash of a landing helicopter during a personnel recovery exercise with pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron evacuate casualties to an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from 10 Escuadrilla of the Spanish navy during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron evacuate casualties to a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron evacuate a casualty to a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron assesses the wounds of a simulated casualty during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron lands in the drop zone of a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron assists a simulated casualty during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron assesses the wounds of a simulated casualty during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron evacuates casualties to an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from 10 Escuadrilla of the Spanish navy during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron assists a simulated casualty during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron assesses the wounds of a simulated casualty during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron applies simulated wounds to Senior Airman Tisha Tanks prior to conducting a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti.