A combined U.S. and Kuwaiti armed forces exercise, Eager Mace 96-1, will be
conducted in Kuwait beginning September 21, 1995. The exercise, scheduled to
be completed on October 9, 1995, is being conducted within the framework of the
Defense Cooperation Agreement that was signed between the United States and
Kuwait in September of 1991.
Eager Mace 96-1 is an amphibious field training exercise. The exercise will
demonstrate the continuing commitment of the U.S. to the security and stability
of the Arabian Gulf region. It will also provide an opportunity for U.S. and
Kuwaiti forces to share military expertise and improve the ability of the
forces to operate together. Training will focus on reconnaissance and
surveillance operations, heliborne assault and surface landings, and individual
and unit level training with an emphasis on live fire. Eager Mace 96-1 is part
of an on-going exercise program designed to enhance interoperability between
the forces of both nations.
The exercise will take place in Kuwait and will involve approximately 3,900
U.S. military personnel from Amphibious Squadron Seven; USS New Orleans (LPH
11), USS Juneau (LPD 10); USS Comstock (LSD 45); 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit
(Special Operations Capable); Battalion Landing Team 2/1; MEU Service Support
Group 11; and Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164.
The U.S. commander of the exercise is Vice Admiral John Scott Redd, Commander,
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, under the direction of the U.S. Central
Command.
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