Multination exercise RIMPAC begins
Q. The multinational exercise RIMPAC has kicked off across Southern California through August 4th. What does RIMPAC stand for?- Published on 04 Jul 16a. Rim of the Pacific Southern California 2016
b. Rim of the Pacific Southern Countries 2016
c. Rim of the Pacific Southern Colombia 2016
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Rim of the Pacific Southern California 2016
Multi-nation exercise Rim of the Pacific Southern California 2016 has kicked off occurring in and around Southern California through August 4, 2016.
- RIMPAC SOCAL held for the first time by Naval Surface Mine Warfare Development Centre permits US and partner nations to train together with sea and shore based commands
- Participants will receive relevant and realistic training in amphibious operations, explosive ordinance disposal, mine warfare countermeasures and dive operations
- There are 26 participating countries in this exercise including Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy and Japan
- The theme of RIMPAC 2016 is “Capable adaptive partners.”