Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 to Kick Off on February 12, 2019

U.S. Embassy & Counsulate in Thailand

 

Lt. Gen. Sontaya Rungsritong, Royal Thai Army commander for Area 2 of Exercise Cobra Gold 2018, gives a speech at a ceremony, Feb. 22, 2018 in Korat, Kingdom of Thailand.//Photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Silvers

 

BANGKOK, Thailand -- The 38th iteration of the annual theater security cooperation event Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 is taking place February 12 to February 23, 2019 at various locations throughout the Kingdom of Thailand.

Cobra Gold is one of the largest theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Pacific and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region.

Exercise Cobra Gold will improve the capabilities of participating nations to plan and conduct combined and joint operations; build relationships among participating nations across the region; and improve interoperability over a range of activities, including enhancing maritime security, preventing and mitigating emerging disease threats, and responding to large-scale natural disasters.

Full story: http://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/1744312/exercise-cobra-gold-2019-to-kick-off-on-february-12-2019/

 

-- U.S. INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND 2019-02-04

Do US military personnel receive training in operating Chinese tanks? 

1. 19 minutes ago, Puchaiyank said:

   Do US military personnel receive training in operating Chinese tanks? 

   Only if the MAGA man authorizes it as his generals have no authority. Unlikely.

hope those Chinese tanks dont breakdown, i hear each tank carries a Chinese mechanic, , any news on those subs or did they sink without trace ??, he he

32 minutes ago, Puchaiyank said:

Do US military personnel receive training in operating Chinese tanks? 

no but they do receive training on destroying them. 

Edited February 4, 20197 yr by NCC1701A