The United States joined allied nations for a joint exercise in Qatar last week. More than 1,300 military personnel from the United States, Italy, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and France.
The exercise, called Ferocious Falcon 6, bolstered the “enduring partnership between the U.S., Qatar and its allies by focusing on interoperability, warfighting readiness and overall maritime security in the region,” a press release on the matter explains.
Training techniques included a command post exercise, field training, air interdiction, defensive counter-air training, tactical combat, and other opportunities.
“Exercise Ferocious Falcon 6 showcased our ability to operate as a unified, lethal and agile force against regional threats,” said U.S. Navy Commander Joseph W. Hontz. “Our commanders and battle staff received valuable training on the critical aspects of planning and management and using integrated command and control systems for effective unified operations, in order to enhance our collective combat readiness while building crucial partnerships across air, land and sea domains throughout the Middle East.”
In September, President Trump signed an executive order to ensure the security of Qatar. “Over the years, the United States and the State of Qatar have been bound together by close cooperation, shared interests, and the close relationship between our armed forces. The State of Qatar has hosted United States forces, enabled critical security operations, and stood as a steadfast ally in pursuit of peace, stability, and prosperity, both in the Middle East and abroad, including as a mediator that has assisted the United States’ attempts to resolve significant regional and global conflicts,” the order states.
