{"id":145,"date":"2023-05-12T20:30:22","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T20:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnavy.com\/?p=145"},"modified":"2023-05-12T20:30:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T20:30:22","slug":"navy-seal-mike-ernst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnavy.com\/navy-seal-mike-ernst\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Is Navy SEAL Mike Ernst?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On February 19th, Chief Special Warfare Operator Michael (Mike) Ernst tragically died during a free-fall parachute training exercise at an airfield just outside Tucson. He was performing a high-altitude low-opening (HALO) jump when the fatal accident occurred. The precise source of his demise is still being looked into as probes proceed.<\/p>\n

Details about HALO jumps<\/h3>\n

In a HALO jump, military personnel exit an aircraft at high altitudes and deploy their parachutes only after they have fallen to lower altitudes, usually below 6,000 feet above ground level. This technique allows for rapid insertion into enemy territory while minimizing exposure to detection by radar or visual observation from the ground. Due to the inherent risks involved in these jumps, such as hypoxia and equipment failure, rigorous training is required before servicemen can perform them on actual missions.<\/p>\n

Initial reports on what happened during the exercise<\/h3>\n

According to initial reports from Associated Press News, Ernst experienced difficulties with his main parachute upon exiting the aircraft during this particular training session. While he attempted to cut away his malfunctioning chute and deploy his reserve canopy in time for a safe landing, it appears that he was unable to do so successfully.<\/p>\n