The exercise is framed in the 'Diver Course VI Civil Guard', in which 15 troops participated, ten of them policemen, two Algerian coastal police, two policemen of the Republic of Ecuador and a Mexican federal police
We have simulated a ransom of shipwrecked in which troops intervened Underwater Unit (UAS), Air Service and the Provincial Maritime Service of command posts and GEAS
After passing the course the necessary qualifications for the development of underwater activities is obtained in the Benemérita
The Civil Guard, under the training program for aspiring to obtain the title of 'Diver Civil Guard', has developed a practical exercise on a consistent sea rescue drill off the coast of Mazarrón.
For the practice, which has been coordinated and effective means Unit Underwater (UAS), Air Service, the Specialist Group Underwater (GEAS) of various commands and Marine Provincial Service of the Guardia Civil de Murcia ;
15 students participated, among which there are 10 policemen, 2 Algerian coastal police, two policemen of the Republic of Ecuador and federal police in Mexico.
The course consists of a period of initial training given at the Underwater Unit (UAS) of Valdemoro (Madrid) and a second general and specific training of 'Diver Civil Guard', part of whose exercises are developed in territorial waters Murcia.
Exercise, very practical, is included in the program to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills required, both physical and intellective, a maritime rescue to cope effectively.
This activity has been simulated emergency situation of a boat adrift of falling into the sea several crew.
Then the combined rescue helicopter in which the body moved to the point of divers specialists alleged incident to rescue the shipwrecked, they are lifted to the air environment and taken to land safely starts.
For the development of the activity they have been used light and RIBs;
Corps and a helicopter.
Source: Ministerio del Interior