Navy's Sea Salvage and Rescue Unit conducts winter training at sea
- 5 years ago
Last week,... the South Korean Navy's Sea Salvage and Rescue Unit conducted its annual winter training.
By plunging into the freezing sea, the special unit showed its members are willing and ready for any mission on the open waters.
Kan Hyeong-woo reports.
Around 100 members of the Navy's Sea Salvage and Rescue Unit warm up with some light jogging and stretching.
They are preparing for what's to come: a plunge into the bitterly cold sea with only a pair of shorts on.
Part of their annual five-day winter training, the special unit made the jump last Thursday into waters off the naval military port in Jinhae, Gyeongsangnam-do Province.
"I felt like my hands and feet were about to fall off when I plunged into the sea. But I was able to overcome the challenge and gain some confidence from my unit as we endured it together."
The special unit's winter training also included rubber boat pedaling and a search and rescue mission from a maritime helicopter.
This year's program focused on adapting the unit's members to extremely cold sea temperatures and preparing them for any challenges they may face on the high seas.
"This year's training is about making sure SSU divers are ready to complete their duties under any circumstances. We'll continue to put the utmost effort into protecting the lives of the people and keeping our seas safe."
As one of the South Korean Navy's special forces along with the UDT/SEAL,... the Ship Salvage and Rescue Unit is well-known for its intense and months-long training period,... which demands both physical and mental excellence.
Their missions normally include ship salvaging, search and rescue, removing obstacles from harbors or other waterways, and the reconnaissance of enemy vessels.
Kan Hyeong-woo, Arirang News
By plunging into the freezing sea, the special unit showed its members are willing and ready for any mission on the open waters.
Kan Hyeong-woo reports.
Around 100 members of the Navy's Sea Salvage and Rescue Unit warm up with some light jogging and stretching.
They are preparing for what's to come: a plunge into the bitterly cold sea with only a pair of shorts on.
Part of their annual five-day winter training, the special unit made the jump last Thursday into waters off the naval military port in Jinhae, Gyeongsangnam-do Province.
"I felt like my hands and feet were about to fall off when I plunged into the sea. But I was able to overcome the challenge and gain some confidence from my unit as we endured it together."
The special unit's winter training also included rubber boat pedaling and a search and rescue mission from a maritime helicopter.
This year's program focused on adapting the unit's members to extremely cold sea temperatures and preparing them for any challenges they may face on the high seas.
"This year's training is about making sure SSU divers are ready to complete their duties under any circumstances. We'll continue to put the utmost effort into protecting the lives of the people and keeping our seas safe."
As one of the South Korean Navy's special forces along with the UDT/SEAL,... the Ship Salvage and Rescue Unit is well-known for its intense and months-long training period,... which demands both physical and mental excellence.
Their missions normally include ship salvaging, search and rescue, removing obstacles from harbors or other waterways, and the reconnaissance of enemy vessels.
Kan Hyeong-woo, Arirang News