1. Smoke provides cover for a simulated enemy
tank attack against the Republic of Korea (ROK) during FOAL EAGLE
98, a combined ROK-U.S. exercise for the defense of the ROK.
2. FOAL EAGLE tested how quickly and effectively
U.S. augmentation forces can reinforce ROK forces in the event
of a renewed invasion or attack. U.S. Army M113 armored personnel
carriers embark in-stream in Pusan Harbor, ROK, from the USNS
Pollux, a Fast Sealift Ship.
3. FOAL EAGLE is a completely integrated
ROK-U.S. defense exercise. Here, ROK Army Lt. Col. Park Taegyu
(center) reviews armored operations with U.S. Army Maj. John
Charuat and another ROK officer.
4. Two U.S. Navy cruisers, the USS Chancellorsville
(CG 62) and USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), were part of the Navy's
forces in antisubmarine operations in FOAL EAGLE 98.
5. The Logistical Support Vessel (LSV) Gen.
Brehon B. Somervell being loaded with tactical vehicles of
the 3rd Brigade, U.S. 2nd Infantry Division, departs Pusan for
Pyongtaek, destined for 1,000 3rd Brigade soldiers deployed from
Fort Lewis, Washington.
6. Approximately one million regular and
mobilized reserve ROK forces participated in this important test
of the ROK's defense capabilities, particularly in rear areas.
ROK troops test their Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System
(MILES) gear which signals harmless laser "hits."
7. Defense of rear area military bases is
an important feature of FOAL EAGLE. Here, a U.S. Air Force (USAF)
airman acts as a member of a hostile force trying to destroy
rear area USAF communications assets.
8. Base defenders practice against hostile
chemical attacks at Osan Air Base.
9. An ROK Army K-1 tank engages hostile forces
during FOAL EAGLE 98.
10. Simulated hostile forces infiltrating
Kunsan Air Base for a night assault, as seen through a night
vision device.
11. U.S. Army M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks
and other vehicles assemble outside Wonapson, ROK.
12. ROK Army soldiers patrol foothills leading
up to a simulated brigade battle.
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13. An ROK Army anti-aircraft gun guards
against simulated hostile air attacks during exercise FOAL EAGLE.
14. M2-A1 Bradley Fighting Vehicles of the
3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, prepare for exercise combat
operations.
15. A U.S. Navy AV-8 Harrier prepares to
launch from the USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) in FOAL EAGLE
maritime operations.
16. Two Kunsan-based USAF F-16s overfly Osan
Air Base during exercise air operations.
17. ROK Navy Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members
after successfully infiltrating and securing an area for the
amphibious assault exercise.
18. A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion
(LCAC) brings armor ashore during an amphibious assault exercise.
19. An ROK M1A1 tank rolls off a U.S. Navy
LCAC during an amphibious assault exercise.
20. U.S. Marines rush from a CH-46 Sea Knight
helicopter to secure a beach during exercise amphibious operations.
21. ROK Marines rush from a Light Amphibious
Vehicle as they assault the beach at Jangsa-ri to establish a
blocking element against simulated invading forces.
22. U.S. Marines prepare to move out after
securing a beachhead in an amphibious assault with ROK Marines.
23. An ROK Marine observes the beachhead
from his Light Amphibious Vehicle, as part of a successful amphibious
blocking element to simulated hostile invaders.
24. The ROK must be constantly vigilant against
a renewed invasion. ROK Army soldiers remove concertina wire
obstacles after a simulated brigade-level battle during FOAL
EAGLE 98.
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