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Anti-Surface Warfare Exercises (ASUWEX's)

These are USCINPAC scheduled, COMSEVENTHFLT sponsored, joint surface, anti-surfacewarfare exercises conducted in a multi-threat environment. 1st MAW units are often invited to participate in these maritime exercises which normally take place in Japan, Philippine and China Seas.

Freedom Banner.
This is a JCS coordinated, CINPAC sponsored exercise centered around the utilization of Maritime Pre positioned Force (MPF) shipping. Acomposition evolution usually occurs between elements of MEF or 1st MEB and III MEF. In addition to exercise play, an actual off-load of MPF equipment normally occurs.

Giant Warrior.
PACAF coordinated joint exercise incorporating AMC assest as a part of large scales strikes. Conducted in Guam, the exercise includes escort, air defense, and live ordnance missions. 1st MAW participation is dependent on lift assets available.

Harpoonex.
COMSEVENTHFLT sponsored live missile firing exercise conducted in Guam. Harpoon, Harm, and Shrike participation is dependent upon available ordnance.

Keen Edge/Sword.
An annual JCS directed, CINCPAC scheduled, COMUSJAPAN sponsored CPX/FTX in Japan. It is designated to exercise, test, and evaluate U. S. and Japan Self-Defense Forces and to support OPLAN concepts. III MEF provides player cells to CPX. 1st MAW provides aviation units to FTX's.

Pitch Black.
A JCS coordinated, USCINPAC scheduled joint/bilateral air defense exercise conducted annually in Australia. 1st MAW participation is dependent on lift assets available.

Sandgroper.
A JCS coordinated, USCINCPAC scheduled joint/bilateral exercise in alternate years in Australia, its purpose is to exercise and evaluate maritime and air defense superiority operations.