The Republic of Korea Marine Corps 2nd Division’s Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Unit conducted a field training exercise (FTX) from April 14 to 17 to strengthen combat readiness and execution capabilities at their base training grounds.
The training aimed to improve realistic combat responsiveness and wartime firepower capabilities in preparation for various scenarios, including localized provocations and full-scale war.
The program included drills on individual specialties such as fire control, targeting, and communications; small-unit independent tactical training; tactical discussions; and leadership education. Additionally, the unit conducted training based on its mission-essential task list (METL), including position occupation, non-firing drills, and situational response exercises.
The exercise began with a tactical maneuver spanning approximately 20 kilometers. Upon arrival at the training area, the troops secured command posts and firing positions. They also identified firing and reloading points and designated concealed zones in preparation for counterfire.
Following this, troops repeatedly rehearsed the firing procedures by analyzing pre—planned and spontaneous target coordinates assigned by higher command, calculating firing data, and engaging designated enemy provocation points based on command post instructions. Situational drills also included simulated enemy chemical attacks, firing position changes, GPS jamming, communication blackouts, and unexploded ordnance disposal, enhancing the unit’s ability to operate in realistic combat environments.
The MLRS unit plans to expand training focused on combat zone tasks and individual specialties based on lessons learned from this exercise to establish a flawless firepower readiness posture.
Major Lim Guk Bin, commander of the MLRS unit, stated, “By refining individual combat skills and strengthening operational execution capabilities, we have gained the confidence to achieve victory in any combat scenario. No matter when, where, or how the enemy provokes, we will fulfill our mission and lead the battlefield to victory as the ROK Marine Corps.”
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