Exercise Red Flag is a premier multinational air combat training exercise hosted by the United States Air Force (USAF) at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. It is designed to provide realistic aerial combat scenarios for air forces from around the world, enhancing their interoperability, readiness, and combat effectiveness. Here’s an overview of Exercise Red Flag 2024:
Exercise Red Flag 2024 aims to simulate complex combat environments where participating air forces can train together in realistic scenarios. It involves a wide range of participants, including fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and aerial refueling aircraft. The exercise typically includes aircraft from the USAF, US Navy, US Marine Corps, as well as international partners and allies. During Exercise Red Flag, participating aircraft engage in simulated combat operations against aggressor squadrons. These aggressors replicate enemy tactics and provide a challenging environment that forces participants to adapt and refine their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). The scenarios cover a variety of missions, including air interdiction, close air support, defensive counter-air, and suppression of enemy air defenses. One of the primary goals of Exercise Red Flag is to enhance interoperability among participating air forces. Pilots and aircrew practice joint tactics and procedures, communication protocols, and logistics support, fostering better coordination in multinational operations.