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Details of military exercise HARPOON 24: planning, participants and key activities scheduled for October 2024 in the Middle Adriatic

The HARPOON 24 military exercise conference was held in Split, where plans and preparations for the training event to be held from 1 to 3 October 2024 were presented. Participation is confirmed by units of the HRM and other units of the Croatian Army.

Details of military exercise HARPOON 24: planning, participants and key activities scheduled for October 2024 in the Middle Adriatic
Photo by: HRM/ M. Siriščević/ morh.gov hr

Planning and Preparation for the Military Exercise HARPUN 24
The Main Planning Conference for the international military exercise HARPUN 24 was held, which will take place from October 1st to 3rd, 2024, at multiple locations in the Central Adriatic, including the Žirje military training ground, Zvizdulja training area, and Zečevo location. During the two-day conference at the Admiral of the Fleet Sveto Letica-Barba barracks in Split, the preparations and plans for this important training event of the Croatian Navy (HRM) were presented.

Participants and Roles in the Military Exercise
The main planning group, led by Frigate Captain Marinko Rubić and his deputy Frigate Captain Antonio Palošek, presented details about the organization and execution of the exercise. In addition to the HRM, units of the Croatian Air Force and the Intelligence Regiment confirmed their participation, while logistical support will be provided by the Support Command and the Cyber Command. Also, representatives of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany will attend the exercise as observers.

Main Objectives and Activities of the Exercise
Commodore Damir Dojkić, the Exercise Scheduling Officer (OSE), Captain Željko Jakus, the Exercise Execution Officer (OCE), and Captain Šime Matas, the Exercise Director (EXDIR) and Head of the Training and Doctrine Department, jointly elaborated the exercise objectives. The main goal is to improve the command and forces of the HRM, as well as other Croatian Armed Forces units, in planning and executing maritime operations, with an emphasis on joint action during amphibious operations.

The exercise includes various tactical activities: artillery targeting of sea and air targets, tracking air targets, amphibious assault, force protection, replenishment at sea, search and rescue, towing disabled ships, electronic warfare, intelligence gathering, maritime interception operations, and mine countermeasure searches in restricted shallow water areas.

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Creation time: 28 June, 2024

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