Support from Marines at Army and Navy Base Boundaries

[Asia Economy Reporter Yang Nak-gyu]The military authorities have decided to support the Marine Corps to strengthen the security capabilities of major naval bases.

On the 17th, the Ministry of National Defense held a promotion evaluation meeting via video conference, chaired by Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo, to establish a security operational posture against unauthorized civilian intrusions into military bases, and made this decision.

The Ministry of National Defense explained that it will adjust the missions of some Marine Corps units to support the enhancement of security capabilities at major naval bases.

The Marines deployed to naval bases will carry out initial response and mobile strike team missions according to their tasks and characteristics. The Ministry of National Defense stated that the Navy has optimized troop operations between the Navy and the Marine Corps by focusing on base security.

A Ministry of National Defense official explained, "This is being implemented as an expansion of the Marine Corps' support missions for the Navy that have been conducted previously."

Army liaison officers dispatched to major naval bases will be allowed to perform special advisory roles regarding the overall naval security operation system. The Ministry of National Defense plans to take early measures within the year to reinforce various security operation facilities, equipment, and supplies, including replacing outdated closed-circuit televisions (CCTV), fences, and security lights.

The Ministry of National Defense has promoted ▲ measures to enhance the functionality of security facilities for optimal and efficient operation of the security operation system ▲ optimization of security CCTV operation ▲ supplementation of the high-speed situation transmission system operation ▲ reinforcement of security operation personnel organization.

Minister Jeong said, "It is time to unite the military spirit and make the best efforts to restore the public's trust in the military," adding, "The military can earn the true trust of the people only when it faithfully carries out its inherent missions."

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