By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian G.
Reynolds, Commander, Submarine Group 7 Deputy Public Affairs
FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Sailors attached
to Submarine Group 7 and the Indonesian navy (TNI-AL) participated in training
for Simulated Submarine Casualty Exercise (SMASHEX) in Surabaya, Indonesia,
April 13.
SMASHEX is a table top exercise that tests the procedure for
the very unlikely case of a submarine search, escape and rescue event.
Although the exercise involved no real units, it gave the
participating parties insight on the measures and actions necessary in the
unlikely event that a submarine finds itself in a distressed state.
Several external organizations also participated in the
event, including the International Submarine Escape and Rescue Liaison Office
(ISMERLO) and the U.S. Navy Undersea Rescue Command (URC).
The primary focus of the SMASHEX was the actual steps taken
to mobilize for a rescue. Responders coordinated which platforms would be
available and the estimated time to first rescue through the ISMERLO website.
Within minutes of the alert, responders were offering
assistance and preparing a plan for rescue.
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