Korean Augmentees to the US Army (KATUSA), stand at parade rest with backs toward their M-16's to signify they have finished field stripping the weapon during an evaluation at the KATUSA Training Center, Camp Jackson, Republic of Korea, on Oct. 30, 1998. Originally begun in 1950, the KATUSA program was designed to augment US fighting forces just after the breakout of the Korean War. After the armistice KATUSA soldiers remained with 8th Army units to enhance mission capability. Korean enlistees attend a 20 day training program at the center where they refine their English language skills, and l
Korean Augmentees to the US Army (KATUSA), stand at parade rest with backs toward their M-16's to signify they have finished field stripping the weapon during an evaluation at the KATUSA Training Center, Camp Jackson, Republic of Korea, on Oct. 30, 1998. Originally begun in 1950, the KATUSA program was designed to augment US fighting forces just after the breakout of the Korean War. After the armistice KATUSA soldiers remained with 8th Army units to enhance mission capability. Korean enlistees attend a 20 day training program at the center where they refine their English language skills, and learn about American culture as well as US Army structure and methods. Subject Operation/Series: KOREA CD Base: Camp Jackson Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
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