Iron Focus is a one of the largest exercises conducted on Fort Bliss as part of the 1st Armored Division Commander's Combat Training Center Certification program. Every echelon of the Brigade is challenged through their ability to conduct offensive, defensive and stability operations against a hybrid threat, as well as being validated on how well they plan, prepare for and execute airspace...
Iron Keystone is an integrated large-scale exercise involving the Pennsylvania Air National Guard (PAANG) intended to increase tactical proficiency, develop a baseline knowledge in dissimilar operations, and combine capabilities and resources across three major commands to maximize operational success on the modern battlefield.
Every year, a Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Amphibious Ready Group with a Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts annual bilateral amphibious operations with the United Arab Emirates' Armed Forces in the vicinity of the UAE in support of Iron Magic. This exercise provides a robust training opportunity to enhance capabilities in critical mission sets inherent...
IRON MAGIC 19 is a U.S. Naval Force Central Command (NAVCENT) led, annual bilateral engagement held in the Arabian Gulf with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), scheduled for execution Oct. 21-Nov 1, 2018. The last IRON MAGIC annual bilateral engagement was held in 2017.
Exercise Iron Siren 18 is an annual, bilateral surface exercise between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and United Arab Emirates Navy (UAEN) designed to broaden levels of cooperation, support long term regional security and enhance maritime interoperability. By cooperatively training together, these exercises allow the U.S. and UAE to demonstrate their commitment to working collectively to...
U.S. 5th Fleet and the UAE Navy are training together in the bilateral exercise Iron Siren 19. This bilateral surface exercise will provide an opportunity for the two nations to share knowledge and experiences to enhance mutual maritime capabilities and interoperability. The intent of this year’s exercise is to enhance surface and air capabilities. By training together, exercises like Iron...
IRON UNION is a recurring exercise focusing on combined arms, security, and staff operations. It is designed to strengthen military-to-military relations between the U.S. and the UAE land forces. It is an excellent training opportunity for both countries to build tactical proficiency in critical mission areas, gain an understanding of each other's forces, and support long-term regional stability.
Every year, a Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Amphibious Ready Group with a Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts annual bilateral amphibious operations with the United Arab Emirates' Armed Forces in the vicinity of the UAE in support of Iron Magic. This exercise provides a robust training opportunity to enhance capabilities in critical mission sets inherent...
