BANGKOK, Thailand, Feb 17 (NNN-TNA) – Thai, South Korean and U.S. marines conduct amphibious assault exercise during Cobra Gold 19, at Hat Yao Beach in Thailand’s south-eastern province of Chon Buri.
According to a press release, the amphibious assault exercise included a process of transferring military personnel to shore, which aims to get them more prepared and enhance their capacities.
Some 1,183 service members from the three countries attended the exercise on Saturday.
Exercise Cobra Gold, the largest theatre security cooperation exercise in Southeast Asia, is in its 38th iteration. It is taking place this year from Feb 12 to Feb 23, at various locations throughout Thailand.
According to a press release from the U.S. embassy in Thailand, this year’s exercise will consist of three primary events: a staff exercise, humanitarian civic assistance projects, and a field training exercise that includes a variety of training events, to enhance inter-operability and strengthen regional relationships.
There are up to 29 nations either directly participating in or observing Cobra Gold 2019, with approximately 4,500 U.S. personnel directly participating both ashore and afloat.– NNN-TNA
