U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force prepare to fast-rope onto a gas and oil platform from a UH-1Y Venom during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., Jan. 16, 2015. MIT prepares the MRF for their upcoming deployment by enhancing their combat skills, and teaching them techniques for boarding vessels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Allison Burgos/Released)