CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea -- The Republic of Korea Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps are scheduled to participate together in a series of combined training events in vicinity of Pohang, Republic of Korea, starting Aug. 12, 2024.
Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), both of which are assigned to Commander, Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 5.
“The Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are excited for this opportunity to train with the ROK Marine Corps," said Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th MEU. "Over the next few weeks, we will conduct tough, realistic training as a team. Our amphibious forces will learn from each other and build upon the trust and friendship that make our combined strength so effective as a combined force.”
The training is an opportunity to strengthen and improve the interoperability between ROK and U.S. forces, and will include a series of live-fire and non-live fire events from infantry, artillery, and aviation units.
These events are not part of a named exercise.
This training period is scheduled to take place in ROK Armed Forces training areas to strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance through bilateral training, contributing toward combined defense of the Korean peninsula.
Visual imagery and content from this training will be accessible at: https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/15thMEUPA.
Media queries should be sent to Marine Corps Forces Korea at MARFORK_COMMSTRAT@usmc.mil.