In 2016, the U.S. and South Korean marines practiced joint landing operations during the SsangYong exercise.

(The picture is taken from the official website of the US Marine Corps)

[Compiled by Chen Chengliang/Comprehensive Report] Facing the nuclear threat from North Korea, the United States and South Korea have decided to greatly expand the scale and scope of joint military exercises. Will come back tomorrow (20th)!

After taking office in 2017, former South Korean President Moon Jae-in took into account the tone of the denuclearization negotiations with North Korea, and announced the suspension of all joint military exercises above the regiment level between South Korea and the United States the following year.

The biennial Ssangyong exercise was also suspended for 5 years.

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South Korea's "Dong-A Ilbo" reported that the South Korean Marine Corps and the US Marine Corps will hold the "23 Ssangyong Exercise" in the Pohang area of ​​North Gyeongsang from the 20th of this month to April 3rd. level, but this time the scale will be further expanded to the division level.

A source in the South Korean military said: "The South Korea-US joint combat force will be launched on a large scale in the sea and in the air, demonstrating the overwhelming combat effectiveness of the South Korea-US alliance and the ability to execute joint landing operations."

Including more than 13,000 troops, more than 30 ships, including the USS Makin Island (LHD-8) and South Korea's "Dokdo" amphibious assault ship, and more than 70 APAs Qi attack helicopters and other aircraft, and more than 50 landing assault armored vehicles (KAAV) will participate in the exercise.

According to reports, the US "Makin" can carry more than 2,800 troops, including more than 1,600 marines, and can also carry 20 F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters that can take off and land vertically. It is rated as a "light aircraft carrier" (lightning aircraft carrier).

In addition, more than 40 people from a squadron of the British naval special warfare unit "Commando" provided by the United Nations Command will also participate for the first time, and relevant personnel from the Australian, French, and Philippine military will also observe the exercise.

"Gormandel" is another name for the British special forces created in the early days of World War II. It is also one of the earliest special forces in the world. It has a legendary history. It once penetrated behind enemy lines and destroyed the "heavy water reactor", ending The nuclear bomb dream of Nazi Germany.

The word "Gomander" originated from the "Boer War" that broke out in Africa from 1899 to 1902. The British called the Boer troops who specialized in guerrilla raids and harassment activities Commando. Collectively.

In 2016, the U.S. and South Korean marines practiced joint landing operations during the SsangYong exercise.

(The picture is taken from the official website of the US Marine Corps)

U.S. Marines participating in the SsangYong exercise in 2016 fired a 155cm M777A2 howitzer.

(The picture is taken from the official website of the US Marine Corps)