Exercise Benkyoukai took place on Nov. 28 and VFA-195 was paired with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron again for the third iteration of this bilateral training.
U.S. Navy photo by Ens. Mobolaji Popoola
This time round, complex scenarios involving four versus four aircraft were conducted.
“Aircrews from both nations were tested on their decision making and aircraft employment during complicated and extremely dynamic air-to-air intercepts,” Lt. Brian Dallaire wrote.