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Special Operations Forces from the U.S., Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Peru, Philippines and Japan board a U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III to conduct an airborne insertion exercise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 17. U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Cory Asato
MC1 Carlos Gomez RIMPAC Public Affairs About 150 special operations forces members from seven countries flooded the skies during airborne operations in Wahiawa, July 17 and 19. Special Operations Command Pacific ( S O C PA C ) c o n d u c t e d airborne operations with multinational Special Operations Forces (SOF) in support of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. In the spirit of RIMPAC, U.S. Army Special Forces from the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) partnered with SOF units from the Republic of Korea (ROK), India, Indonesia, Peru, Philippines, Japan, and
SOCPAC for two days of conducting and refining static-line and military free fall parachuting techniques. While the jumps help all units involved maintain proficiency in their training requirements, there is a deeper theme to these events. “It’s about building partnerships,” said U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Song, assigned to the 1st SFG out of Okinawa, Japan. “In SOF, that person-to-person relationship plays out big in the end.” Song, the lead facilitator for SOF units during the airborne operations, understands the importance of bridging together different units from around the globe. This was the first time
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Air Force Capt. William E. Moore, assigned to Special Operations Command Pacific, hands off his static line to the Safety as he exits the C-17 Globemaster III during airborne training operations as part of Rim of Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 17.
conducting an exercise of this scale and complexity, Song said, citing the many moving parts and countries involved. “I’ve been in the military a long time and never had the chance to work with these nations,” said Indian Navy Lt. Cmdr. “VB”, assigned to the Indian Navy’s Marine Commando Force. “RIMPAC is incredible as it brings us all together.” Aside from building rapport across nations, these events allow participants to learn from one another. “These evolutions enable subject matter expert exchanges, key leader engagements, and familiarity between all countries involved,” said U.S. Army Master Sgt. Juan C. Lopez, the
RIMPAC ’18 features second SINKEX RIMPAC Public Affairs Live fire from a ship and an aircraft participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise sank the decommissioned frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) July 19 in waters 15,000 feet deep, 55 nautical miles north of Kauai, Hawaii. The sinking exercise (SINKEX) provided participating units the opportunity to gain proficiency and confidence in their weapons and systems through realistic training that could not be duplicated in simulators. “This SINKEX was invaluable for exercising our interoperability as a combined maritime force, and also demonstrating and testing the tremendous warfighting skills of our men and women,” said RIMPAC Combined Forces Maritime Component Commander Chilean navy commodore Pablo Niemann. Former Navy vessels used in SINKEXs, referred to as hulks, are prepared in strict compliance with regulations prescribed and enforced by the Environmental Protec-
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The decommissioned frigate USS McClusky (FG 41) sinks after being struck with live fire during exercise RIMPAC. tion Agency (EPA) under a general permit the Navy holds pursuant to the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. Each SINKEX is required to sink the hulk in at least 1,000 fathoms (6,000 feet) of water and at least 50 nautical miles from land. Surveys are conducted to ensure people and marine mammals are not in an area where they could be harmed during the event.
Prior to being transported for participation in a SINKEX, each vessel is put through a rigorous cleaning process, including the removal of all polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), transformers and large capacitors, all small capacitors to the greatest extent practical, trash, floatable materials, mercury or fluorocarbon-containing materials, and readily detachable solid PCB items. Petroleum is also cleaned from
tanks, piping, and reservoirs. A Navy environmental, safety and health manager and a quality assurance supervisor inspects the environmental remediation conducted in preparation of a vessel’s use in a SINKEX. Upon completion of the environmental remediation, the manager and supervisor provide signed certification of the work in accordance with EPA requirements. Ex-McClusky was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate commissioned in December 1983 and decommissioned in January 2015. The ship was named f o r L t . C m d r. Wa d e McClusky, a naval aviator who led his squadrons of Douglass Dauntless dive bombers against a Japanese fleet during the famed attack on the island of Midway in June 1942. He went on to distinguish himself in subsequent actions during the war and again in the Korean War before retiring at the rank of rear admiral in 1956. The ship operated worldwide during her more than 30 years of service.
primary jumpmaster for the exercise. Improving interoperability and fostering professional relationships are also important outcomes, he said. “Interoperability in training together is extremely important as we learn new things,” said ROK Navy Lt. “K”, assigned to ROK’s Naval Special Warfare Flotilla. “You never know when you’ll need it in the future.” “All countries involved performed exceptionally,” Lopez said. “From the combined jump master teams, to the paratroopers, and the support personnel, everyone worked as a cohesive unit to execute a complex operation that exceeded expectations.”
Extras needed for ‘Midway’ movie A major feature film is searching for extras in paid positions for an upcoming feature film production here, Saturday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bloch Arena - 915 North Road (Bldg. 161). The casting call is open to all military personnel, their families and common access cardholders with base access. • Authentic military extras and principal actors needed - all ethnicities • Military spouses and children • Fluent Japanese-speaking males • Asian adults and children over the age of 6 years old • Stand-ins and photo doubles • No experience is necessary • Bring a pen • Anyone interested must have valid identification and able to work in the U.S. • Military personnel must be in an official leave status in order to participate during production. • No outside food and beverages allowed in the arena (except water) The casting call is for an upcoming film production by Centropolis Entertainment, founded by film director Roland Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin (“Independence Day”, “Godzilla,” “2012,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” and “The Patriot”).