Korea Combat Training Center
| Korea Combat Training Center | |
|---|---|
| Inje County, Gangwon Province (South Korea) | |
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Entrance view of KCTC | |
| Type | Training Center |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Republic of Korea Army |
| Controlled by | ROK Army Training & Doctrine Command |
| Condition | In use |
| Site history | |
| Built | 2002 |
| In use | 2002–present. |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | BG Han Kyeong-rok |
The Korea Combat Training Center (abbreviated KCTC; Hangul: 육군과학화전투훈련단) is a South Korean military training institution for the Republic of Korea Army and Marine Corps. It is one of the subordinate elements of the Republic of Korea Army Training & Doctrine Command.
Combat training
The multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) has been used for simulated combat exercises at the Korea Combat Training Center.[1] The KCTC largely adopted the systems of the National Training Center (NTC) and the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) in the beginning, but later developed its own battlefield simulation system.
The KCTC Opposing Force (OPFOR) (Hangul: 전문대항군) representing the Korean People's Army Ground Force serves as the North Korean counterpart for the trainees.[2] Along with the expansion of the training center, the OPFOR has become a regiment-sized unit since 2015. The KCTC plans to start the regiment-level training in 2016.
Training participants
- Infantry divisions of First ROK Army
- Infantry divisions of Third ROK Army
- Republic of Korea Marine Corps
- Republic of Korea Army Special Forces
- Korea Military Academy
- Korea Army Academy at Yeongcheon
- Korea Army Officer Candidate School
- Reserve Officers' Training Corps
References
- ↑ Kim, Connie (19 June 2015). "Battlefield training goes high tech with MILES". Arirang News.
- ↑ "Jeongal battalion strongest in Army". The Korea Times. 12 September 2012.