Exercise Rim of the Pacific, or RIMPAC, is the world's largest international maritime warfare exercise. Since its inception in 1971, the unique training event has grown in scope and complexity to provide participating nations the chance to strengthen military partnerships, provide experience operating with international forces and overall readiness to contribute to a wide-range of potential coalition operations.
The at-sea-only construct for RIMPAC 2020 was developed to ensure the safety of all military forces participating by minimizing shore-based contingents. Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet crafted the modified RIMPAC plan as a way to conduct a meaningful exercise with maximum training value and minimum risk to the force, allies and partners, and the people of Hawaii.
Commodore (Cmdre) Angus Topshee, Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific, says the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is ready to adapt and respond to changes in the world, including the RCN's response to Covid-19 mitigation efforts for the exercise. Sailors and aviators will be quarantined prior to the exercise, and Covid-19 testing will be conducted in cooperation with the Government of British Columbia.
“We will continue to review and adapt all our procedures in light of Covid-19 and I have confidence in the flexible and innovative nature of our sailors and aviators to get the job done safely,” said Cmdre Topshee.
“I am extremely proud of the fleet's accomplishments, and the resilience and leadership shown…
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