Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Sergio Montanez | OKINAWA, Japan (August 23, 2019) Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 join...... read more read more
OKINAWA, Japan – Aircrew from Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 joined members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for a rider exchange on August 23. The Mad Foxes sent six members of their aircrew to fly on the Japanese P-3C Orion, while the JMSDF in turn sent five of their aircrew for a flight on the Mad Foxes’ P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
The joint mission involved a coordinated Expendable Mobile Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Target (EMATT) exercise to the east of Okinawa. Aircrew from both commands met together the day prior, at Kadena Air Base, for mission planning at the Tactical Operations Center.
“We had an amazing time flying with our Japanese partners on their P-3,” said Lt. j.g. Steven Singleton. “It gave us better insight as to how they operate during missions, which will help us to both work more effectively together in the future.”
Upon completion of the event, both platforms had successfully prosecuted the EMATT through a handover of tracking responsibilities. After the days of mission planning and execution, aircrew from both commands concluded the exercise with a social gathering at Kadena Air Base.
The Mad Foxes, who are based out of Jacksonville, Florida, are currently deployed to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. Throughout the deployment, they will be conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within SEVENTH Fleet area of operations.
| Date Taken: | 08.24.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 09.06.2019 01:09 |
| Story ID: | 338624 |
| Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 64 |
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