Photo By Sgt. Wayne Diaz | Lt. Col. Yoo Jae Hoon, 24th Republic of Korea Army Chemical Battalion commander,...... read more read more
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CAMP HOVEY, South Korea — As part of a strong U.S. and Republic of Korea alliance, joint training exercises are often conducted to improve proficiency and cohesion between both military forces. Establishing rapport and good communication while completing missions keeps both forces well prepared to “fight tonight” and fight together.
Soldiers assigned to the 501st Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, participated in a combined training exercise with the 24th Republic of Korea Army Chemical Battalion, May 28-31 at the Rodriguez Live Fire Range Complex.
“Four CBRN response teams, consisting of 15 U.S. soldiers per team, performed combined missions with the 24th ROKA Chemical Battalion,” said Maj. Rogelio A. Pineda, company commander, 501st CBRNE Company. “Establishing a command post, gaining initial site characterization, executing a target and performing chemical and biological sampling and analytics were all tasks associated with the mission.”
During a highlighted portion of the combined mission, the unit also conducted an air movement to the objective, which involved sling-loading two Humvees to a Boeing CH-47 Chinook aircraft.
“It was a good chance to learn more about each other and share information about training procedures and equipment,” said Lt. Col. Yoo Jae Hoon, battalion commander, 24th ROKA Chemical Battalion.
Though both units’ specialty is CBRN technical escort, which entails chemical and biological sampling and analytics, this only marks their second training event as a combined force.
They trained together as they would fight together, building on a historic partnership and educating each other on their respective capabilities. Both units contributed greatly to the big picture involving the U.S. and South Korea, by displaying a shared desire to strive for excellence and remain efficient as they worked side by side during this joint exercise.
| Date Taken: | 05.31.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 07.15.2013 03:56 |
| Story ID: | 110192 |
| Location: | DONGDUCHEON, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], KR |
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