190822-N-LQ653-0027 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2019) Coast Guardsmen assigned to Maritime Safety Response Team (MSRT) West prepare to fast-rope onto the deck of Aerial Target Launch Ship (ATLS-9701) from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 while conducting helicopter visit, board, search and seizure (HVBSS) training operations off the coast of San Diego. MSRT West is training with several squadrons from Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Pacific and Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Pacific to board and secure vessels that may be held by terrorists holding hostages. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patrick W. Menah Jr./Released)