SSAT | AFTER ACTION REPORT (AAR)
Subject: 1st Joint Training Exercise on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
Date: 05 OCT 2022 (WED) – 07 OCT 2022 (FRI)
Location: FineVT Robotics LAB
Reporting Agency: Korea Coast Guard Special Operations Unit
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
From 05 OCT 2022 (WED) to 07 OCT 2022 (FRI), the Korea Coast Guard Special Operations Unit conducted the 1st Joint Training Exercise on UAV Operations in cooperation with multiple national and allied agencies. The exercise was hosted and technically supervised by FineVT Robotics LAB. The primary objective was to enhance inter-agency coordination, improve UAV operational capabilities, and validate tactical applications in maritime security scenarios.
2. OBJECTIVES
- Establish joint operational procedures for UAV deployment.
- Enhance situational awareness and real-time data sharing among agencies.
- Test UAV endurance, surveillance capabilities, and interoperability.
- Strengthen command-and-control protocols in multi-agency environments.
3. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
- National Intelligence Service (NIS)
- Republic of Korea Navy Special Warfare Flotilla (ROKN SWF)
- United States Forces Korea (USFK)
- Korea Transportation Safety Authority (TS)
- Korea Coast Guard Special Operations Unit (Lead)
- FineVT Robotics LAB (Technical Host)
4. TRAINING ACTIVITIES
- UAV tactical deployment for maritime reconnaissance.
- Surveillance of simulated hostile vessels and coastal infiltration.
- Joint command post operation with live-feed integration.
- Emergency response drill using UAV-assisted navigation.
5. OBSERVATIONS
- UAV systems successfully integrated into maritime operational framework.
- Real-time data transfer proved effective in multi-agency coordination.
- Technical reliability of UAV platforms exceeded expectations.
- Identified need for expanded bandwidth for simultaneous multi-unit UAV operations.
6. RECOMMENDATIONS
- Establish standing inter-agency UAV operational doctrine.
- Conduct quarterly joint UAV exercises.
- Expand UAV deployment capabilities for coastal and offshore operations.
- Enhance training for rapid response scenarios involving UAVs.
7. CONCLUSION
The 1st Joint UAV Training Exercise successfully demonstrated the potential of UAV technology in maritime security and inter-agency cooperation. Participating agencies, including domestic intelligence, military, allied forces, and safety authorities, contributed to the exercise’s success. FineVT Robotics LAB provided essential technical expertise, enabling smooth execution of all training modules. Continued collaboration is recommended to further strengthen UAV capabilities within national and allied maritime security operations.
