The United States postponed its participation in a March 2015 assembly with Thailand to begin planning for Cobra Gold 2016. American army officials indicated they might cancel the exercise outright as a protest towards continuing military rule in Thailand. Slavin, Erik (April 16, 2015). "Cobra Gold planning postponed". Two major exercises to take place in 2015 and 2016 had been also announced. One of the principle purposes of the deployment was to conduct large-scale amphibious workouts with allies. In early October 2012, the Commander UK Task Group, Commodore Paddy McAlpine led the Cougar 12 deployment of six ships and more than 3,000 marines and sailors to the Mediterranean Sea. More than 13,000 army personnel from six nations participated in Cobra Gold 2015, while other nations participated as observers. A NEO moves noncombatant personnel from harmful areas caused by pure disaster. A Command Post Exercise (CPX) is when navy officers interact in computerized war video games, disaster relief, or humanitarian missions over a number of days. However, the ADF engaged with local people by the Bradshaw Liaison Committee, and over time each sides developed a trusting and respectful partnership.

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