Expanded Exercise Drills

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Training Exercise Expanded Exercise Drills
Timeline of Training Exercisei, 2 March 1998 - 12 March 1998
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PREFACE FOR THE
Expanded Exercise Drills
EXERCISE
OF
THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
ARMED FORCES​

INTRODUCTION
1. Purpose. This training operation, is to simulate and assess the ROK Armed Forces capabilities to respond to Japanese acts of aggression against Korea. Primarily over the Korean islands Dokdo which has been under threat by the Japanese imperialist objectives.. With the post-operation training for senior leadership to coordinate combined arms forces, non commissioned officers & and regular personnel of ROK Armed Forces to take necessary action under their independent devolved authority as outlined by the ROK Armed Forces code of conduct. The exercise will test the Air Force in its capacity to respond to an aerial intrusion against ROK air space, detect maritime threats to the ROK, and assist maritime forces in conducting joint action against intruding vessels & aircrafts. The exercise will test the Navies ability to respond appropriately to coordinate its resources to intercept and deal with if necessary by force. The exercise will test the ROK Marines capacity to rapidly reinforce the coast guard contingent on the Island, and protect it from a ground-based incursion by amphibious forces. This training exercise will provide a detailed assessment that will provide guidance on developing and executing operations to protect the integrity of the Republic of Korea.

2. Background. In Japan, the demilitarized government has taken steps to not only revert to its imperialist government, but has taken active steps to take disputed territories (Kuril Islands and Sakhalin Island [south of the 50th parallel]). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was given diplomatic cables between the Imperial Japanese Minister of Colonization and the Russian Foreign Ministry following an offer made by the Japanese government expressing willingness to purchase the Islands. The Japanese Government has expressed colonial ambitions to repopulate, settle, and colonize these islands. Given these considerations, the ROK Ministry of National Defense has considered it necessary to test the capabilities of the ROK Armed Forces to protect Dokdo. The Japanese imperial ambitions while not aiming for the colonization of Dokdo as an area of resettlement, are yet to comply with international law or historical and geographical realities of the islands being Korean. Thus, we must conclude Japanese imperialists now in power again have designs against Korea's sovereignty. As such, the maximum readiness to conduct efficient and impacting maneuvers in the event of hostilities must be prepared. In line with Operational Plan 'Defense against Japanese Imperial Forces' & Operational Plan 'Strategic Strike of Japanese Mainland' the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff are currently appropriating the necessary resources and planning to ensure the offensive and defensive planning for hostilities against Japan. This contingent may expand or decrease depending on the support provided by other member states and subject to the analysis of necessary force allocation as a deterrence against North Korea and a capacity to ensure mutually assured response to any provocation. Providing a direction for overall readiness of the military for, multinational operations, and logistics within their commands, and coordination of administrative and support elements (including control of resources and equipment, internal organization, and training), and discipline necessary to perform missions assigned to the units.

3. The Ministry of National Defense will use the exercise to assess the standing of the ROK armed forces and our ability to maintain the Republic of Korea continued exercise of Korea’s irrefutable territorial sovereignty.

4. The PFORTE is designed to improve the readiness of ROK Forces to perform in all types of joint operations

02 March 1998

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

A-1 Tactical and strategic level exercises that examine plans, policies, and procedures under a variety of simulated crisis situations.

1. The exercise will be a principal means for maintaining trained and ready forces, exercise their contingency plans, and support their campaign plan engagement activities. It will train to both mission capability requirements described in government documents, as well as support theater and/or global/world-wide security cooperation requirements as directed in the Joint Chiefs of Staff under the civil command authority of the Blue House and National Defense Ministry.
2. The Training Environment (TE) shall replicated the Operational Environments (OE) necessary and sufficient to conduct training and joint force development. The TE is defined by the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the achievement of readiness levels and employment of capabilities that are based on decisions made by the commander. The TE enables the OE and fulfillment of OPLAN #6936 and OPLAN objectives.
3. Commanders must synchronize the command’s active mission planning, security coordination planning, and broader strategic objectives in a hostile OE setting. To ensure a efficient operating environment and implementing the command-control operational plans (CCOP) should maximize damage and intimidation of hostile forces.
4. Commanders’ responsibility for joint operations of assigned forces under combined arms doctrine and skillset expected of all branches is to be observed. The CAD requires a continued inter-branch exercising and practicing. Ensuring the differing objectives of branches of the armed forces are aligned to ensure maximum efficiency and deterrence.

A-2 Combined Operational Goal and Assessment and Planning

1. Conduct operational appreciation and assessment of the territorial intrusion of foreign hostile military & foreign civilians vessels or aircrafts and responding appropriately under the Crisis Management & Response Exercise Training (CMAR),
   • To simulate and challenge mental capacity of troops under decision making process constraints differencing civilian non-hostile intent and military-based hostile action by foreign entities, and acting accordingly to address either threat. Ensuring that when in combat situations, where extraordinary factors are present, members of the ROK Armed Forces will be critically aware
   • Plan actions to remove foreign civilians without legal documents permitting their entry into the air, land, or sea territory of the ROK.
   • Strengthening inter-service branch action to conduct operations effectively against territorial aggression of all forms and kinds
2. Develop Effects and Measures of Effectiveness related to the type(s) of threat to against Dokdo,
   • Incorporate threat prevention strategies through conducting surveillance flights over Japanese maritime waters, monitoring Japanese naval expansion, continual air patrols of MPA and ASW aircrafts and helicopters.
   • Supporting the broader strategic arsenal of the ROK Coast Guard to conduct operations within the mandate of civilian control of the Island against military operational and tactical level concerns and issues

A-3 (Skills to be acquired from this training)

• Intelligence Gathering
  • being able to effectively identify and track Japanese surface and sub-surface vessels
  • Being able to identify, track, and share with other units information on Japanese units in the area
  • Being able to provide quick intelligence reports through the chain of command to allow the rapid deployment of essential forces to repulse an invasion force
  • Being able to provide a quick assessment between an invasion force or intrusion force, and involving necessary actors in either scenario
• Responding to hostile and dangerous
  • Conducting maritime or naval operations against Japanese military vessels intruding Korea's territorial integrity
  • Intercepting and detaining hostile civilian vessels intruding on the territorial integrity of Korea
  • Intercepting and guiding away from ROK Airspace uninvited aircrafts
  • Assisting and conducting air-based strikes against intruding vessels and aircrafts
• being able to respond quickly to an intrusion on Dokdo
  • To be able to repel
    • attack on Dokdo
    • reinforce the civilian forces on Dokdo
    • hold the island from attackers
• being able to respond quickly to Japanese aggression
  • To be able respond without causing an escalation of geopolitical tensions through diffusing the situation by the highest ranking officers while ensuring no compromises made on the territorial integrity of Korea
  • To be able to respond to acts of violence through appropriate use of force to repulse, neutralize, and disarm violators

A-4 (Post-training Mission)

• Study of ROK capacities to protect Yeonpyeong, Dokdo, and other islands under threat by hostile neighbors
  • Analyzing the current force presence on Yeonpyeong-do with the response-based presence for Dokdo-do
    • Adjusting strategic vision of necessary branches accordingly

TRAINING EXERCISE C.

I. Force Composition of Training Exercise

ROK Armed Forces ROK Navy Busan Fleet Ship Overview LPH 6111 ROKS Dokdo DDG-992 ROKS Yulgok Yi I DDH-972 ROKS Shin Goon FF-955 ROKS. Ulsan SS 074 ROKS An Junggeun ROKN Naval Special Forces Unit x 24 UDT Seal Operators ROKAF 3rd Fighter Squadron A flight x 4 F-16CJ/DJ Block 50D/52D x 8 pilots 2nd Brigade Helicopter Squadron (ROKMC) x 8 KUH-1 Surion x 6 UH-60V Blackhawks ROK Marine Corps 1st Marine Division, 2nd Brigade, 21st Company x 200 personnel

Ilbonkae Destroyer Aircraft Ground Personnel

Active Development Equipment


Dokdo Amphibious Assualt Ship

• ROKS Dokdo
  • x 330 personnel
    • Ship capabilities:
      • Systems: SMART-L air search radar, MW08 surface search radar, AN/SPS-95K navigation radar, TACAN, VAMPIR-MB optronic sight
      • Electronic warfare: ESM/ECM:SLQ-200(v)5K SONATA, Chaff launcher
      • Armaments: Two Goalkeeper CIWS, One RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
      • Helicopters: [8] KAI KUH-1 Surion [5] UH-60V Black Hawk
    • Training Qualifications: (passed the ROK Navy training, and specialized training for Dokdo assault ship)
  • x 120 ROK Marines from 1st Division, 2nd Brigade, 21st Company
    • Small arms: K2 Rifle, K5 sidearm, Squad Assault Weapon K3, Squad Designated Marksmen (K14), Panzerfaust-3 Anti-Tank Rocket Propelled Grenade
    • Equipment: Standard Uniform (Haebyung Digital), PAGST Headgear, Body-armor, Gloves, Uniforms, Radio, Googles, Visors,, NBC equipment
    • Training Qualifications: (passed the ROK Marine/Amphibious warfare training and listed skills, amphibious skills, regular infantry tactics, capable of combined arms operations)

Sejong the Great-class Destroyer

• ROKS Yulgok Yi I
  • x 300 personnel
    • Ship Capabilities
      • Systems: AN/SPY-1D(V) multi-function radar, AN/SPG-62 fire control radar, DSQS-21BZ-M hull mounted sonar, SQR-220K towed array sonar system, Sagem Infrared Search & Track (IRST) system
      • Electronic warfare: LIG Nex1 SLQ-200K Sonata electronic warfare suite
      • Armaments: 1 × 5 inch (127 mm)/L62 caliber Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun, 1 × 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS, 1 × RAM Block 1 CIWS, 16 × SSM-700K Haeseong Anti-ship Missiles, 2 × triple torpedo tubes for K745 Blue Shark torpedo, 80-cell Mk 41 VLS for SM-2 Block IIIB/I, 48-cell K-VLS , K-ASROC Red Shark, Hyunmoo III land attack cruise missiles
    • Training Qualifications: (passed the ROK Navy training, and specialized training for Sejong the Great-class Destroyer)

Gwanggaeto the Great-class Destroyer

• ROKS Gwanggaeto the Great
  • x 286 personnel
    • Ship capabilities:
      • Systems: Signaal DA-08 air surveillance radar AN/SPS-10C navigation radar, ST-1802 fire control radar, Signaal PHS-32 hull-mounted sonar, TB-261K towed sonar,
      • Electronic system: ULQ-11K ESM/ECM suite, 2 x Mark 36 SRBOC 6-tubed chaff/flare launcher, 2 x 15-tube SLQ-261 torpedo acoustic countermeasures
      • Aramanets: 8 × Harpoon (2 quadruple launchers) anti-ship missile, 6 × 324 mm (12.8 in) Blue Shark torpedo (2 triple tubes), 2 × Otobreda 76 mm (3 in)/62 cal. gun
    • Training Qualifications: (passed the ROK Navy training, and specialized training for Gwanggaeto the Great-class Destroyer)

Ulsan-Class Frigate

• ROKS Ulsan
  • x 168 sailors (16 officers)
    • Ship capabilities:
      • Systems: Signaal DA-08 air surveillance radar AN/SPS-10C navigation radar, ST-1802 fire control radar, Signaal PHS-32 hull-mounted sonar, TB-261K towed sonar,
      • Electronic system: ULQ-11K ESM/ECM suite, 2 x Mark 36 SRBOC 6-tubed chaff/flare launcher, 2 x 15-tube SLQ-261 torpedo acoustic countermeasures
      • Aramanets: 8 × Harpoon (2 quadruple launchers) anti-ship missile, 6 × 324 mm (12.8 in) Blue Shark torpedo (2 triple tubes), 2 × Otobreda 76 mm (3 in)/62 cal. gun
    • Training Qualifications: (passed the ROK Navy training, and specialized training for Ulsan-class frigate)

Sohn Wonyil-class Submarine

• ROKS An Junggeun
  • x 22 Submariners (5 officers)
    • Armament: (8) 533 mm torpedo tubes, (4) subharpoon-capable
    • Training Qualifications: (passed the ROK Navy training, and specialized training for submarines)

Operating bases

Operating Area	Location	Status
Busan Naval Base	Busan, Republic of Korea	Active
Dokdo	East Sea, within territorial waters of Korea	NAVTEX ISSUED & ACTIVATED

Objective I	Depart from ROK Naval Base and Airbase	Initial Preparations	Concluded
Objective II a)	Conducting air exercises over Dokdo simulating air intrusion	Air Force training	Concluded
Objective II b)	Conducting naval exercises around Dokdo simulating naval intrusion	Navy training	Concluded
Objective III	Conducting joint operations, Marine Aviation and Air Force transport Marines onto Island, Navy and Marine forces conduct joint operations around the island to secure it, Air Force assisting both missions	Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps training	Concluded
Objective IV	Coast Guard conducting anti-intrusion operations	Coast Guard	Concluded
Objective V	Air Force conducting maritime patrols over territory to test detection capabilities	Air Force	Active

The Republic of Korea would issue a NAVTEX for the area around Dokdo by 30km ensuring the exercise would be undisrupted and ensure no maritime vessels would be in their operating area. The NAVTEX will be issued on February 28

 

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Busan Naval Airbase, Busan, Republic of Korea​

The Busan Air Traffic Control team would be conducting an evening training in coordination with the ROK Air Force. The Air Force hoped to test and advance their capacity to intercept and if needed neutralize it over the water to avoid civilian casualties. The air traffic controllers would be on alert to be able to detect the hostile aircraft amidst the number of aircrafts flying overhead and across the radar. Their sections leaders would be informed of the aircraft to be intercepted and ensured that if the their subordinates made a mistake they could quickly correct it if needed. The ATC coordinators well trained and graduates of a rigorous civil service test and specialized training would quickly locate and identify the hostile aircraft. Quickly picking up the phone connecting them to the Air Base nearby. The Radar picked up the unidentified aircraft and the central control agency initiated step two of coordinating the different sectors. Using their intelligence and data provided, confirming the aircraft as unannounced and not scheduled they would initiate an investigation to inspect the aircraft. Their goal to intercept, inspect, and escort if needed while reporting back to central control. Passing the information to CBC

Central Command: "White dog this is the master control, I have a tract of interest in the system for you India India zero zero one piece. East Coast heading at Northeast line now...

White Dog Command: "its at 35,000 feet yeah I can see it on your radar...Roger that's understood...packaging to the operations and QRA this...." /// "080 this is white dog master controller, acknowledge 8Q on for quick...reaction alert...scramble scramble scramble."

Quickly the alert status to two of the F-16s of an emergency situation at Busan Airbase were sent. Alarms would wail across the airbase as the watchman quickly hit the button on his superior's orders. South Korean fighter pilots sitting on their couch in their barracks in the Airbase would quickly drop their meal on the couch as the alarms wailed of an in-air intrusion. On the tarmac, the aircraft engineers and technicians would quickly check the F-16 ensuring its weapons and fuel were secure and topped up. On the staircase, meanwhile the pilots rushed to change into their flight uniforms and get into their cockpits. The Pilots would begin taxing onto the airfield and push afterburners as they sped up and set a course towards intercepting the aircraft. The ROKAF F-16s would be given updates from their master controller who were coordinating with the Busan ATC, given updates, the aircraft was still not responding. The F-16s would reach the aircraft, the two F-16s would intercept, with one aircraft behind the unidentified aircraft. The lead aircraft would come up close, within the view of the cockpit as it moved its wings, getting attention of the aircraft.

The aircraft still unresponsive, and not heeding the calls of the interceptors would see the F-16 roll close over head as it got up close and began flying in front of it. The pilots trying once again to get into contact with the unidentified aircraft. After the five minute ordeal, the lead F-16 would launch flares before moving into an attack position, indicating its intention to shoot down the aircraft. The unidentified aircraft would then swing its wings tilting left and right slowly, being responsive. The lead F-16 would return back to its previous path near the cockpit where the pilot would indicate to the pilots in the unidentified aircraft they needed to turn rightwards, and would once again tilt its wings, which the unidentified aircraft reciprocated. The two F-16s would now fly up and monitor as it lead the aircraft out of Korean airspace. The theory behind this was that civilian aircrafts intruding would be responsive, however, dealing with an aircraft that is not responding and making a decision on how to intercept and how to calculate the time available. The air communication traffic being hectic and being able to identify the aircraft and to contact it requires practice and training. The aircrafts would succeed in their mission and showcasing these skills. Meanwhile, the ROK Navy would begin preparing for the exercise and deploy to the Islands and set up their security perimeter as they prepared their equipment, vessels, and helicopters.

 

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The ROK Navy would begin their week long exercise around the Islets as the different ships under the ROKN Fleet in Busan assembled at their destination. The ROKS Yulgok and ROKS Ulsan would be flanking the ROKS Dokdo Carrier as they first passed the Islets. Their maneuvers were aimed at first intercepting a hostile vessel. The Coast Guard units on the Islets would notify the fleet of an unidentified vessel operating in Korean Waters. The ROKS Yulgok Yi I would move to intercept the vehicle. The Advanced Korean Vessel would lead the squadron allowed closely behind by the ROKS Ulsan.

The ROKS Yulgok Yi I would set a course to intercept. The vessel in question was a mock warship. Due to the nature of the vessel, the Captain of the ROKS Yulgok Yi I would order all hands to man their battle stations as the ship was now deep within ROK Waters. The Yulgok's advantage was at distance and so the Captain would request the ROKS Ulsan intercept the vessel while it and the ROKS Gwanggaeto the Great circulated around the vessels ready to strike in the event of any hostilities. As lead ship the Captain of the ROKS Ulsan would radio the hostile vessel.

Captain of the ROKS Ulsan: "Unidentified Vessel. You are in the maritime boundaries of the Republic of Korea. Exit immediately." The stern first warning was ignored and once again the Captain would issue a second warning. "Unidentified Vessel. You are in the maritime boundaries of the Republic of Korea. Exit immediately." Being ignored a second time, the ROKS Yulgok would ready a Blackhawk carrying ROK Special Forces to board the vessel. As the Special Operators got ready, they would instead be given orders to neutralize and sink the vessel. The Information passed onto them by their command at Busan was that the vessel was a hostile entity and should be dealt with accordingly. The Ship would begin to move, prompting the ROK Navy to be given clearance to sink the vessel.

The Combat Control Center would paint their target as their radars tracked it and missiles systems locked on. The main gun would fire at the vessel at critical points targeting the maneuverability and weapons points. The Missiles launched would be aimed at the bridge and vulnerable areas of the vessel. The Yulgok and Gwanggaeto would continue to fire onto the vessel and launch simultaneous missiles to overwhelm the defenses and improve their successes of their missiles. In the five or so minute ordeal the vessel would be sunk.

After the simulated exercise of combat the vessels would be ordered to intercept another vessel. This time an illegal fishing vessel conducting fishery activities in the territorial waters of the Republic of Korea. They would be assisting the KCG Sam Bong would set a source of intercept. While seemingly easy, setting a course required being able to determine the other contact’s course and speed.and then set a course and maneuver time to intercept a contact using a given intercept speed. Dealing with Constant bearing, decreasing range problem. The KCG Sam Bong would calculate a course of intercept while the ROK Navy provided ancillary support and ward off any response by a hostile nation. The KCG Sam Bong would intercept the vessel and a Special Forces Unit of the Coast Guard SSAT would board, detain and investigate the vessel and its occupants. After confirming the vessel as not having any narcotics, it would subject the vessel to being impounded and the fishermen would be brought onto the KCG Sam Bong to be repatriated.

On the ROKS Dokdo the Korean Marines would be reading themselves as their weapons, gear, and equipment were checked and put on. Armed with an assortment of weapons required to deal with the defense of the Korean Islands, they would rush to the deck of the Dokdo were 8 KUH-1 Surion and 5 UH-60V Black Hawks were fueled and readied. Before their approach, the ROK Yulgok closer to the Islands would deploy a Marine special operations unit to seize the helicopter pad. In doing so as well as to ensure a safer landing zone for the Marines landing.

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Marine Special Operators would rappel through fast rope as they hit the landing pad. The first operators to land would move to be able to suppress any attackers armed with manpads. Another Blackhawk circled above with their min-guns readied to fire and neutralize attackers. As the Operators landed they would secure the helicopter pad and signal that the rest of the Marines could come. The unit would send a small fireteam ahead to conduct reconnaissance and also ensure the platform was not crowded in the event a rocket propelled grenade was fired at them. After successfully deploying its personnel the helicopters would circle above in support fashion as the Marines on the Dokdo began their approach. With a secured landing strip and all naval vessels around the Islets neutralized or detained, the reinforcements to the Coast Guard would be able to set up additional measures including anti-ship missile batteries and air defenses.

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Off the Coast of Dokdo
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The Korean Navy would begin a live fire exercise to fire warning shots growing closer and closer to the target. The exercise involved making intercept points and firing their main turret around the vessel. This exercise would involve a number of the combat surface vessels to physiologically overwhelm their opponents. After completing their exercise of warning shots, the navy would conduct direct attack exercises focusing their weapons using a digital battle space simulator and would respond to an active combat situation. The ships would fire their cruise missiles, deploy Chaffee, deploy dummy and jamming against incoming missiles and torpedos, and continue their exercise throughout the day. Their margin of error would be be 75 meters, ranking very highly. The ships would complete this phase of training and after being resupplies they would work to on a combined arms exercise with the Navy Special Forces to support their landing.

The South Korean UDT Navy Seal units completing the last phase of their training would partake in the exercise. After the landing strip and surrounding area was secured by the Marines, the ROK UDT operators would conduct their portion of the assault. Their main objectives were to search and neutralize hostile forces and would clear the island systematically. Working in small sectors, and pushing forward in unison the smaller fireteams would hunt down targets, secure the mountainous terrain and search for hidden pods simulating people. After completing their portion of the exercise, the UDT seals would vacant the area and allow the ROK Coast Guard (Maritime Branch of the Police) and Police to conduct their joint operations.



The SSAT and Police Units would conduct their operations with the support of the ROK Navy as helicopters moved them onto the Islets and provided overwatch assistance. They would simulate policing operations, arresting and detaining intruders, and securing the premises. The operations would involve trailing and then capturing and detaining the intruders. The Coast Guard would spent the day tracing a ship, tracking the two intruders and then capturing them. The drill would be supported by the Navy who had helicopters patrolling and feeding live information to the patrols and searchers. The SSAT would also work on securing crucial infrastructure, ensuring the readiness of defenses, and other important activities.​

 

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The ROK Coast Guard would conduct operations to support the ROK Navy and secure the islands. They did search and rescue, provided assistance to dummy civilians who had fallen, conducted firing exercises and got special training with the ROK Navy Seals and SSAT special operators. With the support of the ROK Navy helicopters they continued with detaining and securing exercises. Using dummies they conducted weapons training and received training by the better trained special operators. The Coast Guard would otherwise continue and routinely do their patrols and survey the area around them, making sure their communications were up and running and cleared the roads civilians used when walking around the islands.

 

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The ROK Army Radars on Ulleungdo would alert the ROKAF of incoming hostile aircrafts. The ROKAF would scramble aircrafts to intercept and if necessary eliminate the hostile aircraft. The air traffic controllers would be on alert to be able to detect the hostile aircraft amidst the number of aircrafts flying overhead and across the radar. Phoning the Air Base nearby. The Radar picked up the unidentified aircraft and the central control agency initiated step two of coordinating the different sectors. Using their intelligence and data provided, confirming the aircraft as unannounced and not scheduled they would initiate an investigation to inspect the aircraft. Their goal to intercept, inspect, and escort if needed while reporting back to central control. Passing the information to CBC

Central Command: "White dog this is the master control, I have a tract of interest in the system for you India India zero zero one piece. East Coast heading at Northeast line now...

White Dog Command: "its at 35,000 feet yeah I can see it on your radar...Roger that's understood...packaging to the operations and QRA this...." /// "080 this is white dog master controller, acknowledge 8Q on for quick...reaction alert...scramble scramble scramble."

Quickly the alert status to four of the F-15Ks of the ROK Air Force flew quickly towards Dokdo where they quickly located and identified the group of hostile aircrafts. The aggressors would fly around the Island in KAI KF-16s. The F-15Ks would be asked with neutralizing the two KF-16s. The dogfight would use a virtual missile and target system, allowing the aircrafts to train realistically with the simulation accounting for windspeed, drag, chaff and countermeasures, etc..The ROKAF F-15K would manage to move the KF-16 out of Dokdo in the process of the fight. One KF-16 would be registered as hit, while one F-15K was registered as hit. The other KF-16 would quickly leave the area, the loss of one aircraft was a major failure and the pilots would return and have their performance scrutinized. They evaluated the failures and successes, seeking to adapt their pilots to the specificities of the F-15K. The KF-16 pilots were also scrutinized and did a similar process to learn how to use their aircraft to their advantage. The F-15Ks would return the next day after maintenance of the aircrafts were complete, doing a flyby over the Korean Islands as the pilots looked at the beautiful Korean Islands, ready to defend it against all aggressors.

 

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Wrapping up the Exercise, the Korean Air Force and Navy conducted surveillance and attack exercises. The ROK Air Force's 1919th Intelligence & Reconnaissance Squadron and the ROK Navy's 19th Squadron Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron were deployed to conduct the exercise. The main effort was to advance inter-Service cooperation and coordination. Both aircrafts providing assistance to naval vessels, and to Air Force air superiority jets. The main part of this exercise was to test the their ability to jointly deal with simultaneous air and sea based threats. Being able to transmit the data in real time and continuously. With air traffic communication congested, the KF-16s armed with AGM-84 Harpoon would have to be able to accurately receive and listen to the chatter from the AWACs. The Lockheed P-3C Orion and KF-16s would launch their AGM-84 at the dummy targets. The KF-16 and P-3C would target the dummy targets in the ocean with their missiles, while the E-767 provided overwatch for airborne threats. Coordinating their capabilities, the ROK Navy and ROK Air Force had enhanced their joint and integrated operational capabilities. The remainder of the exercise would continue with the same process across the East Sea and around Korean Islands. Once complete, the aircrafts would return to their bases and all naval vessels to their port as the exercise was over.