Bangkok: Commander of the 1st Naval Base inspects the readiness of personnel in air support with UAVs, including training to support shore fire with naval artillery in the maritime border area of the Eastern region.
According to Thai News Agency, on 21 June 2015, it was reported that yesterday, 20 June, Vice Admiral Apa Chapanon, Commander of the First Naval Area, along with Rear Admiral Rangsan Buaphueak, Deputy Commander of the First Naval Area, conducted a readiness inspection of naval operations supporting air operations with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of various units in the maritime border area of the Eastern Region under the jurisdiction of the First Naval Area.
This readiness inspection is a strategic initiative, as HTMS Naresuan, a high-performance frigate, has been actively engaged in regular patrol duties in the eastern maritime border area. The inspection serves as a platform to integrate multiple forces, aiming to enhance cost-effectiveness and improve training efficiency.
The exercise encompassed joint ship-UAV operations, communications, tactical target exchange, and joint naval gunfire support exercises. These involved HTMS Naresuan, aircraft from the 1st Naval Area Command, ships from the Border Patrol Police Regiment/1, and operational units in the Koh Kood area of Trat Province.
The primary goal of the exercise is to evaluate the capabilities of the units, focusing on their readiness to support tactical operations in terms of personnel, equipment, operating procedures, and problem-solving. The exercise ensures the units can respond promptly and efficiently to various potential situations, thereby maintaining national sovereignty and protecting national interests in the maritime area. Such readiness is intended to bolster public confidence and pride in the robust performance of the Royal Thai Navy.