Chairman Kim Myung-soo of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and General Xavier Brunson, commander of the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces, visited the Combined Military Intelligence Support Command (CMISC) on the second day of the 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' (UFS) exercise on the 19th, the Joint Chiefs of Staff reported.
The on-site visit was conducted as part of a joint South Korea-U.S. command activity to assess the capabilities and operational systems of the combined military intelligence support operations in wartime.
Chairman Kim encouraged the South Korean and U.S. troops at the event, stating, "In modern warfare, military intelligence support operations are a decisive factor in achieving the principle of securing victory before engaging in combat." He added, "Please play a key role in securing the initiative on the battlefield through mission execution that creates a favorable operational environment across all domains, including non-physical areas."
General Brunson noted, "The South Korea-U.S. alliance is our asymmetric advantage that can confront anything the enemy possesses," adding, "The intelligence support operations of the two countries enable us to respond effectively in the information environment and enhance the alliance's capabilities in observation, detection, understanding, and execution."
He continued, "Our training is complex and is conducted at the combined, joint, and all-domain levels, ensuring that we are prepared for any challenges. The way we train today lays the foundation for our ability to fight tonight and to win tomorrow."