The 51st Fighter Wing will support the 18th Wing in executing Combined Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE) 25-2 at Osan AB, April 7-18. CSARTE is a PACAF sponsored, 7 AF conducted, Combined Combat Search and Rescue event focusing on tactical execution of CSAR as planned in the Korea Theater of Operations. U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army personnel and aircraft will also participate. The intent of the event is to sharpen joint U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force Combat Search and Rescue lethality by improving pilot proficiency, refining joint planning, enhancing interoperability, and facilitating pilot upgrades through realistic CSAR mission sets.
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan AB, ROK, and the 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Japan, along with Republic of Korea Air Force personnel, will conduct Combined Search and Rescue Training Event 25-2, at Osan AB, April 7-18.
The field training exercise will focus on enhancing joint CSAR capabilities and interoperability between U.S and ROK personnel recovery forces across the region.