Cobra Gold

The Marine Corps will participate in the upcoming Exercise Cobra Gold 2014 in Thailand this month, according to a service statement.

This is an annual exercise developed by the U.S. and Thai militaries. The exercise is scheduled Feb. 11-21 and will consist of a command post exercise, humanitarian and civic assistance projects and a field training exercise.

"CG 14, in its 33rd iteration, is designed to advance regional security by exercising a robust multinational force from nations sharing common goals and security commitments in the Asia-Pacific region," the statement reads.

The command post exercise will combine service members from the United States, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia in a multinational force team that responds to a simulated scenario.

The field training exercise will include forces from the United States, Thailand and South Korea to enhance interoperability and strengthen regional relationships.

Personnel from the United States, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and China will participate in humanitarian and civic assistance projects designed to improve the quality of life and infrastructure, as well as to share medical best practices, according to the statement.