UNC deputy commander says drills key to preparing for evolving threats
Lessons from recent conflicts are shaping how the United Nations Command (UNC) prepares for its role in defending Korea, including through the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise. Lt. Gen. Scott Winter, deputy commander of the UNC, said Thursday the command is using every opportunity to prepare for evolving threats seen in conflicts such as Ukraine and Iran. “The threat continues to…
Lt. Gen. Scott Winter, deputy commander of the United Nations Command (UNC), emphasized the importance of drills in preparing for evolving threats during a recent roundtable with defense ministry reporters. Winter highlighted the UNC's utilization of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise to adapt to emerging threats observed in conflicts like Ukraine and Iran.
He stressed that "the threat continues to evolve, therefore we cannot stand still." Winter cited North Korea's participation in the war in Ukraine as a potential source of lessons for UNC troops, noting that deterrence can fail. He advocated for increased investment in deterrent capabilities, encompassing both hard power and the "willpower of the many."
Winter echoed sentiments often expressed by Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of the UNC, underscoring the command's commitment to preparing for future challenges across all domains.
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