From Commander, Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs
BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- The Arleigh Burke-class
guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and ships from the Republic of
Korea Navy (ROKN) conducted separate one-day multilateral naval exercises with
France and Turkey in the waters south of the Korean peninsula May 23 and 25.
The exercises, conducted with French frigate FS Aconit
(F-713) May 23 and Turkish frigate TCG Gediz (F-495) May 25, were designed to
increase maritime interoperability and strengthen long-standing partnerships
with these participating United Nations Sending States.
France and Turkey are two of the 17 nations that have
reaffirmed their national commitment as Sending States to the United Nations
Command with a promise to return to Korea should the armistice agreement fail.
"It is an incredible experience to conduct high-speed
tactical drills with the French, Turkish and ROK navies," said Lt. j.g.
Gerie Palanca, the signals warfare officer aboard Lassen. "During both
exercises, it was obvious that their ship handling skills were flawless and the
communication was very professional. We always look forward to interacting with
our partners."
The exercises took place in international waters around the
Korean peninsula and consisted of tactical maneuvering drills, non-maneuvering
voice drills and signal communication training.
"Through multilateral training, the participating
navies can improve operational proficiency and integration," said Cmdr.
Lee, Jong-Sik, of the Republic of Korea Fleet Headquarters in Busan. "By
working with our allied partners, we help ensure the continued peace and
stability throughout the region."
Lassen, one of seven destroyers assigned to Destroyer
Squadron 15, is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support
of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
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