The Capital Mechanized Infantry Division Conducts Large-Scale Training Mobilizing 420 Tracked Vehicles and Equipment

2024 National Defense Training Until the 25th... Over 1,000 Vehicles and 5,200 Soldiers Deployed
Efforts to Minimize Resident Inconvenience... Request to Refrain from Approaching and Overtaking Military Equipment

The Army Capital Mechanized Infantry Division (hereinafter referred to as the Capital Mechanized Infantry Division) announced once again on the 24th that it is conducting a large-scale live maneuver training as part of the ‘2024 Homeland Defense Training’ from October 20 to 25, a 5-night, 6-day schedule, across Chungbuk (Chungju, Eumseong, Jeungpyeong, Goesan), Gyeonggi (Yangpyeong, Yeoju, Icheon), and Gangwon (Wonju, Hongcheon, Hoengseong) areas.

To carry out overwhelming offensive operations, the Capital Mechanized Infantry Division integrated four units to form a powerful combat group centered on tanks and armored vehicles for this training. The training involved over 420 tracked vehicles including K1A2 tanks and K21 armored vehicles, more than 1,000 wheeled vehicles, and approximately 5,200 soldiers.

From October 20 to 25, during the 2024 Defense Training, the armored units of the Army's Capital Mechanized Infantry Division, including K1A2 tanks and K200 armored vehicles, are rapidly maneuvering toward enemy lines.

This training aims to cultivate the mechanized unit’s combined arms offensive operation capabilities, focusing on △three-dimensional deep maneuver of mechanized infantry combat groups △joint river crossing offensive operations △command and communication operation capabilities in wide arbitrary areas △sustained support capabilities for long-range deep attacks.

In particular, training tasks were selected according to the characteristics of each unit and type, and applied to actual terrain to further enhance the realism of the training.

Since the 20th, the Capital Mechanized Infantry Division has mastered various training tasks including △command post movement △assault on the Namhan River and river crossing using bridges and pontoon bridges △obstacle breaching △autonomous small-unit engagements of mechanized units, starting with preparatory attack firing.

From October 20 to 25, during the ongoing '2024 Homeland Defense Training,' the armored units of the Army Capital Mechanized Infantry Division, including K1A2 tanks and K1 bridge tanks, are maneuvering for a breakthrough attack.

On the 24th, the Capital Mechanized Infantry mechanized infantry combat group, having broken through the enemy’s main resistance line, conducted large-scale three-dimensional maneuvers led by armored forces such as K1A2 tanks and K21 armored vehicles to secure the final objective.

From October 20 to 25, soldiers of the Army Capital Mechanized Infantry Division riding in K1A2 tanks are rapidly maneuvering toward enemy lines during the ongoing '2024 Homeland Defense Training.'

To minimize inconvenience to residents during the training period, the unit operates an on-site control headquarters composed of safety control teams and civilian damage control teams, as well as a resident inconvenience complaint center. Joint military-police traffic control posts are also operated on major roads.

Due to the movement of numerous military personnel, vehicles, tanks, and armored tracked vehicles throughout the training area, traffic congestion, noise, and dust are expected to cause inconvenience to residents. Residents are asked to refrain from reckless approaches and overtaking near military equipment for safety and to use detour roads, requesting understanding and active cooperation regarding the training.

From October 20 to 25, during the ongoing '2024 Homeland Defense Training,' artillery units including the Army Capital Mechanized Infantry Division's K9 self-propelled howitzers and K77 fire control armored vehicles are maneuvering toward enemy lines.

Meanwhile, the 2024 Homeland Defense Training is a large-scale joint exercise conducted under the supervision of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to maintain military readiness and improve joint operation capabilities. It has been conducted since 1996 and this year runs from the 20th to the 25th.

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