EXERCISE ROVING SANDS ANNOUNCED
DOD MEMORANDUM FOR CORRESPONDENTS
No. 042-M March 25, 1997
More than 20,000 service members from all branches of the armed forces and members of the armed forces of Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands will participate in Exercise Roving Sands 97 from April 17-26, 1997.
Using more than 14,000 square miles of military installations, training ranges and sites throughout Texas and New Mexico, Roving Sands 97 is recognized as one of the military's largest joint air defense training exercises and is one of a series of periodic training opportunities which provide deployable forces with an enhanced understanding of joint operations and tasks.
The training objectives for this exercise reflect a wide range of capabilities that may be needed in various geographical areas. This training will enhance the ability of various commanders and staffs involved to plan and conduct joint combat operations under realistic and relevant conditions.
During this exercise, the forces will refine their skills in operations using an integrated air defense network of ground, missile, and radar early warning systems combined with tactical fighter and bomber aircraft operating in a simulated high-threat environment. To do this, Army and Marine Corps units will employ air defense systems such as the Patriot, Hawk, and Stinger missiles against realistic front line Air Force and Navy attack forces that include F-14s, F-15s, F/A-18s, EF-111s, EA-6s, B-1s, and B-52s.
For more information regarding this exercise or to arrange visits to participating units, contact the U.S. Army Forces Command public affairs office at (404) 669-7680 or 7578.
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