[Yang Nak-gyu's Defence photo] Navy's Nighttime Ship Ammunition Loading Training

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] The Navy Logistics Command's Ordnance Ammunition Depot conducted a nighttime ship ammunition loading drill on the Jeonnamham (frigate, 1500-ton class) at the Jinhae naval port on the 24th. This was part of the South Korea-U.S. joint military exercise 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' (UFS).

The Navy explained that through this exercise, they checked the 24-hour wartime ammunition support posture and operational sustainment support capabilities, and were also able to identify risk factors and limitations of nighttime operations.

The exercise involved more than 30 personnel, including soldiers and civilian employees from the 2nd Ammunition Management Battalion of the Logistics Command's Ordnance Ammunition Depot, as well as four pieces of equipment such as cranes and forklifts. The drill began with an ammunition support request from the Jeonnamham. Upon receiving the ship's request, the 2nd Ammunition Management Battalion used forklifts to transport ammunition stored in the ammunition depot to the pier. Then, using cranes, forklifts, and conveyor belts, the loading drill was conducted to transfer ammunition from the pier onto the ship. The types of ammunition loaded onto the ship that day included 76mm and 40mm naval shells, depth charges, and small arms ammunition.

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