JOINT/COMBINED AIR-TO-AIR-TO-GROUND EXERCISES
Cope North.
Cope North exercises offer 1st MAW TACAIR squadrons/dets the opportunity to participate in joint/combined air-to-air training with USAF and JASDF in the vicinity of Misawa, Iwakuni and Okinawa. These 5-10 day exercises are normally conducted quarterly. The aim is to test and evaluate US/Japanese forces in the joint/combined defense of Japan in accordance with current OPLANS.
Cope Jade.
Cope Jade is a USAF/ROK joint/combined three to four day air defense/tactical offensive exercise using Korean Ranges. The exercise is conducted quarterly and is designed to test and evaluate the ROK Tactical Air Control System (KTACS) while conducting the ROK air campaign.
ANNUALEX.
Annualex is a joint/combined exercise with Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. The exercise is designed to exercise U.S. and Japanese capability to protect designated sea lanes. Our squadrons are either assigned CAP missions to defend the fleet or interdiction missions to attack the fleet. EA-6B's are frequently tasked for ECM missions against Japanese/US Naval Forces.
WASEX.
War at Sea Exercises are conducted on a regular basis against U. S. Battle groups and threat SAG's. These "short notice" exercises are basically coordinated strikes involving AV-8, EA-6B, F/A-18, and KC-130 aircraft. They are characterized by intense mission planning, consideration of the real world threat scenario and precision mission execution. These high visibility exercises have enhanced the combat readiness of all COMSEVENTHFLT UNITS.
Cornet West.
Cornet West is the designator applied to the transpac movement of USMC aircraft.Yama Sakura. This is a semi-annual Corps level CPX cosponsored by the USARJ/IX Corps and the Japanese Self Defense of Japan scenario. Although our participation been limited in the past , indications are that the exercise will be expanded to full status in the future.
Cobra Gold.
This is a joint combined exercise with United States and Thailand forces. The exercise is designed to provide experience in planning, coordination of, and execution of an amphibious operation in support of a combined/joint task force.