Posthumous Promotion of F-5 Fighter Pilot by One Rank

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[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] The funeral ceremony for Captain Shim (pilot) of the Air Force's 10th Fighter Wing, who died in the F-5E fighter jet crash, will be held on the 14th.

On the 12th, an Air Force official stated, "According to relevant regulations that allow a general officer commander to recommend posthumous promotion in case of death or sacrifice during combat or operations, the process went through the recommendation of the Suwon Air Base Commander and the review by the Air Force Headquarters Posthumous Promotion Review Committee." He added, "Captain Shim was posthumously promoted one rank to Major."

Immediately after the accident, the Air Force formed a Flight Accident Countermeasures Headquarters led by the Chief of Staff to accurately assess the damage and begin investigating the cause of the accident.

Additionally, after consultations with the bereaved family, it was decided to hold the funeral with the rank of unit commander. The funeral hall was set up in the gymnasium within the Suwon base on the same day. The funeral ceremony will take place on the morning of the 14th, after which the deceased will be interred at Daejeon National Cemetery.

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