Two U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornets with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225, taxi down the flight line to begin exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 1, 2016. This fighter-focused, bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force is designed to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. The squadron plans to complete their unit air-to-air training requirements, which focuses on basic fighter maneuvering, section engaged maneuvering, offensive anti-air warfare and active air defense versus the Indonesian Air Force to increase situational readiness, interoperability, knowledge and partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)
Angkatan Udara Indonesia (TNI) AU dan Korps Marinir Amerika Serikat menggelar latihan bersama dengan sandi Cope West 17. Latihan dilakukan di Bandara Internasional Sam Ratulangi Sulawesi Utara mulai 1 November 2016.
Dalam latihan tersebut TNI AU mengirimkan sejumlah jet tempur F-16 dan Marinir Amerika mengirimkan jet tempur F/A-18D Hornet.
F / A-18D Hornet Amerika dan F-16 Fighting Falcon Indonesia membawa kemampuan unik masing-masing negara dan mendapat kesempatan untuk belajar dan memahami keterampilan masing-masing, menyiapkan mereka untuk situasi pertempuran nyata dan lebih memperkuat hubungan mereka.
Photo: U.S. Marine Corps /dvidshub.net
