The operation was planned and executed jointly by the Aviation Service and the Salvage, Fire, and Environmental Protection Service, both under the Maritime, Fluvial, and Lacustrine Traffic Directorate.
During the drill, the location of a person in the water and their subsequent rescue were simulated. The sequence included the approach and positioning of the aircraft, the descent of the rescue swimmer to assist the crew member, and their placement on the hoisting stretcher. Finally, both were hoisted and recovered aboard the helicopter.
This type of exercise allows for the evaluation of intervention procedures, the refinement of rescue techniques, and the strengthening of coordination among the different services participating in search and rescue operations, where the precision of maneuvers and response times are fundamental.
Gallardo's performance represents a new milestone in the trajectory of women within the Institution and highlights the importance of training, specialization, and professional preparation for assuming roles of high operational responsibility.
Through these activities, the Argentine Naval Prefecture strengthens its capabilities and maintains the permanent training of its teams to fulfill one of its fundamental missions: safeguarding human life in the waters.
