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Both are inherently dangerous, and, by definition, not "safe". Fast Rope, more dangerous than rappelling, because there is no mechanical connection. Airborne, has many checks, and balances, but no guarantee of safety in sight.
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Chaos Company in 1/75 CAV? I was the Aid Station NCOIC until 2 years ago with HHT. Busy unit. Lots of schools and opportunities for those guys though
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I'm not airborne but I'd say AASLT is safer because you never hear about anybody getting decapitated doing that. The only danger I ever saw was a dumbass missing the rope and falling 75 feet out of the bird. It was hilarious once we knew he was ok, but I wouldn't call it dangerous at all
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Different mission envelopes for different purposes. Drop secure LZ. The bring rappelling soldiers to augment? Kind a mixed bag. I don't see where the mission commander would endanger helicopters to ground fire if sufficient AB assets are available to establish security, the bring mech infantry and armor up the road.
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