Multinational partners tested during convoy training, improve skills for peacekeeping missions at Khaan Quest 2016 [Image 4 of 21]

MONGOLIA

05.23.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Markus Castaneda 

AFN Pacific

160524-N-WI365-030 ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (May 24, 2016) – Maj. Pablo Masa-ad, the platoon leader of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Peacekeeping Operations Interim, explains the route and strategy to his troops prior to a convoy escort simulation rehearsal. Convoy escort is one of 11 simulations designed to enhance tactical and combat capabilities of participating uniformed services during Khaan Quest 2016. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces, co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command, and supported by U.S. Army Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Khaan Quest, in its 14th iteration, is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. The exercise focuses on training activities to enhance international interoperability, develop peacekeeping capabilities, build to mil-to-mil relationships, and enhance military readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Markus Castaneda/RELEASED)

• Date Taken: 05.23.2016
• Date Posted: 05.24.2016 10:21
• Photo ID: 2608495
• VIRIN: 160524-N-WI365-030
• Resolution: 4256x2832
• Size: 5.42 MB
• Location: MN