5 steps for American soldiers’ families to evacuate South Korea if North Korea attacks
American soldier families participate in the exercise.
Families of American soldiers stationed at a military base in Seoul, South Korea, regularly participate in evacuation drills to familiarize themselves with the atmosphere and evacuation procedures in case North Korea launches
The US currently has nearly 30,000 soldiers stationed in Korea, along with their spouses and children living in military zones.
Receive evacuation orders
Justin Sturn, an evacuation planner, said there are many reasons for the US military to order the evacuation of people who are unable to fight, such as natural disasters, catastrophes and political instability, but North Korea is a threat.
In September last year, North Korea conducted its fifth nuclear weapons test, the most powerful test ever.
Soldiers’ families are encouraged to prepare a bag to evacuate when ordered.
According to Sturn, the order to evacuate soldiers’ families from Korea will be issued by the US State Department.
Pack your belongings
The US military tried every way to make the evacuation as close to reality as possible.
Nicholle said the first thing she will choose is a cell phone, while her two daughters choose a warm blanket and a doll given to them by their father.
Register
Since 2010, no exercise has been held with a destination in Okinawa.
Evacuation journey of US troops from Korea
Evacuation itinerary of the exercise
They must go through security checks and register accompanying pets.
Move south
After an hour of traveling by bus from the gathering point in Seoul, the evacuation group stopped at Hymphreys base, south of Pyeongtaek city.
Colonel Lance Calvert, commander of the 2nd Combat Air Brigade, said this was an exercise quite close to reality.
The purpose of the drill is not just to help families get used to an evacuation.
Cross the border
CH-47 helicopter squadron lands in Daegu city.
A convoy took them through the mountains to South Korea’s Gimhae Air Base.
The Martinez children seemed excited when they landed in Japan.
Nicholle Martinez and her two daughters.
