Special forces of South Korea and the United States conduct joint exercises of the Teak Knife (“Teak Knife”). Reported by the South Korean edition. KBS He’s talking about the Seoul Chiefs of Staff.
It was noted that the exercises were held at the Humphreys camp in Pyeongtaek and at the Osan airbase. They started in early February and will last until “early March”.
The teak knife is used by Special Forces to teach them how to infiltrate enemy camps. This includes close air support, air traffic control and hostage rescue missions.
The final exercise reportedly involves the US Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider fighter jet, which provides close air support to troops fighting on the ground.
The publication notes that the two countries have conducted these exercises annually since the 1990s, but did not disclose this due to the “sensitive nature of the operation”, but decided to lift the veil this year “as a warning to North Korea”. Among the “constant provocations”.
Previously reportedThe American nuclear submarine “Springfield” arrived in the port of Busan, the South Korean city.
It is stated that this is a planned visit. According to the military, Springfield is located on the island of Guam and is “in the area of responsibility of the US Seventh Fleet.”
The South Korean press interprets the visit as a show of strength and a warning to North Korea to avoid provocations.