S. Korea, US hold combined river-crossing drills
South Korea and the United States on Thursday held joint river-crossing drills aimed at enhancing interoperability as part of the annual Hoguk military exercise, the South Korean Army said. Some 540 troops from the allies took part in the drills along the Namhan River in Yeoju, about 65 kilometers southeast of Seoul. The drills mobilized some 130 pieces of equipment, including 10 KM3 amphibious…
South Korea and the United States conducted joint river-crossing drills in Yeoju, southeast of Seoul, as part of the annual Hoguk military exercise. Approximately 540 troops from both nations participated in the drills, which involved the use of various equipment including 10 KM3 amphibious bridging vehicles, ribbon bridge systems, and around 50 combat vehicles such as K2 tanks and K21 armored vehicles.
The forces worked together to install and cross a bridge spanning a 280-meter section of the Namhan River, with Army Chief of Staff Gen. Kim Gyu-ha and U.S. Brig. Gen. Robert Brown observing the exercises.
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