Pacific Nations Begin Naval Drill

Korea Herald | June 26, 2002

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South Korea and seven other nations kicked off the world's largest multinational maritime drill in the sea off Hawaii yesterday, officials said.

The United States hosts the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise with participation of naval forces from Japan, Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru and Britain. It will continue until July 22.

The exercise is designed to enhance the tactical capabilities of participating units in major aspects of maritime operations at sea, they said.

The exercise began in 1971 as an annual exercise and has been conducted biennially since 1974. This year's exercise, the 18th of its kind, will be coordinated by the U.S. Third Fleet.

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I saw a Discovery Channel special on this exercise, narrated by Charlton Heston. I'm going to see if I cannot find it somewhere...

This is probably tougher than any REAL naval war we will face.