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Korean - U.s. Forces Enhance the Defense of Korea in Exercise RSOI/FOAL EAGLE 2002
Combined Republic of Korea (ROK) and U.S. Marine forces land at Tok Sok Ri beach for amphibious operations during Exercise RSOI/FOAL EAGLE.

Combined Republic of Korea (ROK) and U.S. Marine forces land at Tok Sok Ri beach for amphibious operations during Exercise RSOI/FOAL EAGLE.
Photo by GySgt. Marlon J. Martin, USMC


Here, a ROK Army officer briefs U.S. Army officers on convoy procedures during a chokepoint exercise.

Exercise RSOI – Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration – tests capabilities to effectively receive, deploy and integrate U.S. augmentation forces from outside Korea, if and when needed to defend the ROK. Here, a ROK Army officer briefs U.S. Army officers on convoy procedures during a chokepoint exercise.
Photo by SSgt. Vincent A. King, USA

 
A U.S. Army M1A1 tank commander awaits an "enemy" attack during exercise RSOI/FOAL EAGLE 2002.

A U.S. Army M1A1 tank commander awaits an "enemy" attack during exercise RSOI/FOAL EAGLE 2002.
Photo by JO2 Stacy Young, USN

 
ROK Army Special Forces troops prepare to fly for a night insertion drop during exercise defense maneuvers.

ROK Army Special Forces troops prepare to fly for a night insertion drop during exercise defense maneuvers.
Photo by JO2 Stacy Young, USN

 

A U.S. Army M1A1 Abrams tank fires a round (visible midway) down range during an RSOI/FOAL EAGLE live fire exercise at a live fire training site.

A U.S. Army M1A1 Abrams tank fires a round (visible midway) down range during an RSOI/FOAL EAGLE live fire exercise at a live fire training site.
Photo by SSgt. Vincent A. King, USA


U.S. Army SFC Martin Cervantez makes a night jump near Daegu, during RSOI/FOALEAGLE 2002.

U.S. Army SFC Martin Cervantez makes a night jump near Daegu, during RSOI/FOALEAGLE 2002.
Photo by JO2 Stacy Young, USN


U.S. Navy medical personnel aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) decide treatment for a mock casualty during an exercise mass casualty drill.

U.S. Navy medical personnel aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) decide treatment for a mock casualty during an exercise mass casualty drill.
Photo by PH3(AW) Clover B. Cristensen, USN

A “Smoker’ provides cover for exercise combat maneuvers in a training area.
A “Smoker’ provides cover for exercise combat maneuvers in a training area.
Photo by JO2 Stacy Young, USN

A U.S. reconnaissance Marine, Cpl. Brandon Fabian, rappels Australian style down a cliff during training at a ROK Marine training facility.

A U.S. reconnaissance Marine, Cpl. Brandon Fabian, rappels Australian style down a cliff during training at a ROK Marine training facility.
Photo by LCpl. Kenji Szczepanski, USMC

 
Col. Woo Kyung Ha, ROK Marine Corps, discusses combined amphibious operations with Col. James M. Lowe, U.S. Marine Corps on the flight deck of the USS Essex

Col. Woo Kyung Ha, Chief of Staff, 1st Marine Division, ROK Marine Corps (right), discusses combined amphibious operations with Col. James M. Lowe, Commanding Officer, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Marine Corps on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2).
Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo

Exercise FOAL EAGLE primarily tests ROK-U.S. forces capabilities to defend critical rear-area targets from invasion, commando attacks, or sabotage.
Exercise FOAL EAGLE primarily tests ROK-U.S. forces capabilities to defend critical rear-area targets from invasion, commando attacks, or sabotage. Here, U.S. Air Force security forces conduct a recapture recovery maneuver at Osan Air Base.
Photo by Sr. Amn. Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF

An RSOI/FOAL EAGLE chokepoint exercise evaluates potential movement problems.

An RSOI/FOAL EAGLE chokepoint exercise evaluates potential movement problems.
Photo by Sr. Amn. Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF

 
ROK Army Special Forces troops prepare to fly for a night insertion drop during exercise defense maneuvers.

A Korean Service Corps mechanic climbs out of a U.S. Army M88 Recovery Vehicle a the APS-4 railhead during RSOI activities at Camp Carroll, ROK.
Photo by SFC Keith J. Gardner, USA

 
U.S. Army 7th Cavalry Regiment M1A1 tanks move from a live fire exercise. A KATUSA – Korean Augmentation to U.S. Army - soldier is part of the crew.
U.S. Army 7th Cavalry Regiment M1A1 tanks move from a live fire exercise. A KATUSA – Korean Augmentation to U.S. Army - soldier is part of the crew.
Photo by SSgt. Vincent A. King, USA
Specially trained ROK Army chemical decontamination soldiers guide a U.S. Army decontamination truck during exercise defensive decontamination procedures at the port of Pusan

Specially trained ROK Army chemical decontamination soldiers guide a U.S. Army decontamination truck during exercise defensive decontamination procedures at the port of Pusan.
Photo by SSgt. Patrick Gainey, USA

A ROK Army UH-60 helicopter lands on the USS Essex (LHD 2) for Deck Landing Qualifications, an important skill tested during RSOI/FOAL EAGLE 2002.
A ROK Army UH-60 helicopter lands on the USS Essex (LHD 2) for Deck Landing Qualifications, an important skill tested during RSOI/FOAL EAGLE 2002.
Photo by Lt.J.G. John Perkins, USN

U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles of the 31st MEU prepare to launch from the well deck of the USS Juneau (LPD 10).

U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles of the 31st MEU prepare to launch from the well deck of the USS Juneau (LPD 10).
Photo by PH3 James Davis, USN


U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles and a Landing Craft Air Cushioned participate in an exercise assault at Tok Sok Ri Beach.

U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles and a Landing Craft Air Cushioned participate in an exercise assault at Tok Sok Ri Beach.
Photo by GySgt. Marlon J. Martin, USMC

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