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More than 600 Royal Thai Navy officers and enlisted men began the first battalion tactical training of the year, honing skills on anti-aircraft artillery.

Senior Capt. Suthinan Samarak, Commander of Air Force Command 2, directed the Jan. 31 launch of 11 days of practice at the Air and Coastal Defense Command in Sattahip.

Senior Capt. Suthinan Samarak, Commander of Air Force Command 2, inspects his troops before military exercises begin. Senior Capt. Suthinan Samarak, Commander of Air Force Command 2, inspects his troops before military exercises begin.

The regularly scheduled war games focus on training, education and development of firearms. Participating were 48 officers, 469 non-commissioned officers and 160 conscripts. Training was done on weapons including 40/70 mm, 40/60 mm, and 37mm anti-aircraft guns as well as Flycatcher and QW control systems.

Scenarios covered included fire suppression, resolution of terrorist situations and sabotage.