Rollover (HEAT/MET) and Dunker (HUET) training

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 03:06:06 -0500

Who here has been flipped upside down either in a vehicle rollover simulator, Dunker simulator (HUET/ Helicopter Underwater Egress Training), or both?

For me, I've experienced both. Due to the neutral buoyancy of water, I prefer HUET training over MET, even though I get water up my nose. What say you, RallyPoint?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2014 3:23 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 03:23:25 -0500

I've been in the HEAT trainer a couple of times. As much as I hated it, it was thoroughly amusing to watch my Soldiers in there. Great shots of rear ends or faces (or both) plastered on windows while they try to get out.
Classic Army entertainment, if you ask me.

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Dec 27 at 2014 3:32 AM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 03:32:41 -0500

I've been through the HEAT and MET. Great training and a good opportunity for team building.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2015 12:19 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:19:39 -0400

Dunker was a great time. I'm personally very comfortable in the water upside down and blindfolded, so it was just a game to me. Some guys who weren't as comfortable didn't enjoy it as much, as expected. Pretty funny to see some of them freaking out under there.