The Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System provides aft cabin mounted hardware consisting of a quick deployable tube and support assembly designed to allow rapid insertion of special operations personnel from both sides of the aircraft utilizing a specially designed rope. The Fast Rope System incorporates an innovative telescoping feature to allow quick retraction of the tube ends into the cabin to allow operation of the aircraft with cargo doors closed. The kit also includes an innovative quick release rope retention mechanism allowing crew to release the rope in the event of an emergency. Rope is not included in kit.