French Forces Conduct Downed Pilot Rescue – TRAP Mission Exercise

French Forces conducts a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) during Exercise Alligator Dagger 2017. A TRAP mission functions to facilitate the recovery of personnel and/or equipment while avoiding additional loss.

Exercise Alligator Dagger 17 helps to increase U.S. and French military efficiency to better respond to crises, ranging from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions.