PLAN invited to participate in RIMPAC for first the time (2014)

Jeff Head · Jun 5, 2014

Re: PLAN overseas deployment and excercises a list

MwRYum said:
That's why I say it's a waste of time, because the RIMPAC exercise scenarios China get to take part has next to no relevance to the upcoming war.

MwRYum, you have been around here long enough to know that this is not only uncalled for...but not allowed.

This thread is about RIMPAC 2014, not about geo-political relations. Not about war with the US.

Stop interjecting such inflamatory rhetoric into a discussion about something that is a very good thing...a first time invite for the PLAN to participate in the largest Naval Exercises.

Consider this a warning.

Do not respond to this moderation.

Stay on topic and follow the rules.

bd popeye · Jun 9, 2014

PLAN Ships Depart for RIMPAC

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Held every two years by Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), RIMPAC 2014 is a multinational maritime exercise that takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands.

This year’s RIMPAC exercise, the 24th in the series that began in 1971, is scheduled from June 26 to August 1, with an opening reception scheduled for June 26 and closing reception August 1. Twenty-three nations, 48 surface ships, 6 submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate. Units from Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Columbia, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the People’s Republic of China, Peru, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, the United Kingdom and the United States will participate.

RIMPAC is a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans.

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A soldier blows a whisle aboard China's hospital ship Peace Ark at a naval port in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 9, 2014.

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Members of a special battle force stand on China's missile destroyer Haikou at a naval port in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, June 9, 2014. The Chinese navy will participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) multinational naval exercises for the first time. A missile destroyer, a missile frigate, a supply ship and a hospital ship of the Chinese navy left for the United States on Monday to attend the exercises. (Xinhua/Hu Kaibing)

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Zhang Ronghua, captain of China's hospital ship Peace Ark, prepares for sailing at a naval port in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 9, 2014.

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Pilots of shipboard helicopters stand on China's missile destroyer Haikou at a naval port in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, June 9, 2014.

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PLAN ship Peace Ark crew-members bid farewell as they depart for RIMPACat a naval port in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 9, 2014.

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China's hospital ship Peace Ark prepares to set sail from a naval port in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 9, 2014. The Chinese navy will participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) multinational naval exercises for the first time.

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PLAN ship Type 54A 岳阳/ Yueyang (FFG-575) prepares to depart for RIMPAC at a naval port in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, June 9, 2014.

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PLAN ship Type 903 replenishment ship 千岛湖 / Qiandaohu departs for RIMPAC June 9, 2014..

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PLAN ships depart a naval port in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, June 9, 2014.

kwaigonegin · Jun 9, 2014

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PLAN Ships Depart for RIMPAC

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Looks like they are all very squared away and eager to go to RIMPAC. I'm excited for them and also for USN the host.
Gerry you ever participated in RIMPAC?

bd popeye · Jun 9, 2014

kwaigonegin said:
Looks like they are all very squared away and eager to go to RIMPAC. I'm excited for them and also for USN the host.
Gerry you ever participated in RIMPAC?

Nope... on Hancock in '75 we were scheduled to participate. But it all got cancelled because we had to haul butt to Vietnam and Cambodia for Operations Frequent Wind and Eagle Pull.

http://www.sinodefenceforum.com/world-armed-forces/29-april-1975-operation-frequent-wind-1764.html

http://www.sinodefenceforum.com/wor...975-operation-frequent-wind-part-ii-5973.html

advill · Jun 9, 2014

Good way of showing the flag. PLA-N is an impressive force from the looks of their naval assets and personnel.

Jeff Head · Jun 9, 2014

advill said:
Good way of showing the flag. PLA-N is an impressive force from the looks of their naval assets and personnel.

Yes. Very squared away.

They will make a good impression in Hawaii at RIMPAC...at Sea and during the extra curricula activities that they have their on the islands.

I'm looking forward to a BUNCH of pictures showing the PLAN exercising with the other naval forces there.

Jeff Head · Jun 9, 2014

These were the vessels from RIMPAC 2012.

Now...imagine the PLAN Hospital Ship, Rplenishment AOR, FFG and DDG in that picture too.

asif iqbal · Jun 10, 2014

Any news on what the JMSDF is sending

Without a doubt in future much more flat tops will take part

I say RIMPAC 2016 PLAN sends a full strength carrier strike package and JMSDF sends in a Osumi, Hyuga and Izumo Class flat decks plus Aussies send a full amphibious assault unit around the LHD Canberra and India throws in another carrier strike group just for good measure now that's extra 6 flat tops in the mix wow!!!!

I am very much looking forward to the Chinese contingent in this years RIMPAC 2014 its a very good send by PLAN top of the line units are going very very good I can only say that it would be surpassed by sending a Type 071 LPD but four ships is still good

Blackstone · Jun 10, 2014

asif iqbal said:
Any news on what the JMSDF is sending

Probably the Akagi, Kaga, Hiryu, Soryu, Shokaku, and Zuikaku.

I am very much looking forward to the Chinese contingent in this years RIMPAC 2014 its a very good send by PLAN top of the line units are going very very good I can only say that it would be surpassed by sending a Type 071 LPD but four ships is still good

Yes, it's good to see the PLAN in RIMPAC, and it should be a great time for all.

Jeff Head · Jun 10, 2014

asif iqbal said:
Any news on what the JMSDF is sending

The JMSDF is sending

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to RIMPAC 2014.

Kongo Class AEGIS DDG, Kirishima, DDG-174

Hyuga Class DDH, Ise, DDH-182

3 x P3-3C Orion Maritime aircraft

PLAN invited to participate in RIMPAC for first the time (2014)

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