Mastering tactical maneuvering
Focus on full military readiness
Focus on full military readiness
PAJU, South Korea — Kim Jun‑gu
The Phoenix Battalion of the Republic of Korea Army’s 2nd Armored Brigade said March 11 that it carried out a 100 km (about 62 miles) combined-arms, long-range maneuver across Paju and Yangju on March 10.
The battalion committed roughly 40 vehicles in eight types — including K200A1 armored personnel carriers and K1A2 tanks, along with wheeled vehicles — and about 100 personnel. The training prioritized sharpening tactical maneuver skills to maintain full military readiness.
Leaders emphasized preparing the unit for both wartime and peacetime missions while integrating maneuver, protection and logistics support into a single, cohesive operation.
Commanders organized combined-arms elements of APCs, tanks and Biho air-defense systems to maximize command-and-control and rapid, reflexive responses to the range of scenarios that can occur during extended movements.
Conducted in three distinct phases from morning into afternoon, the exercise covered both road and cross-country movement. Crews ran internal checks to verify communications and to improve equipment-handling under long-distance maneuver conditions.
Maintenance and resupply sustainment systems were also inspected, allowing the unit to identify and prioritize internal gaps for follow-on improvement.
To ensure the exercise objectives were met during live maneuvers, the battalion prepped with commander-led risk-anticipation briefings and leadership training for crews; route and terrain reconnaissance; internal wargames to rehearse contingencies; and regular in-garrison driving and handling drills. These measures were intended to maximize troops’ mission performance.
Capt. Jeong Eun‑ho, commander of the Phoenix Battalion’s 1st Company, said, “The long-range maneuver allowed us to practice combat procedures under the fatigue and tension typical of wartime. We will continue high-intensity training to maximize our operational capabilities in both peacetime and wartime.”
