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On The Midwatch, Lessons in Sea Stories: ICEX
On this episode of On the Midwatch, Lessons in Sea Stories, Submariners talk about their life on submarines above the Arctic Circle and their participation in the U.S. Navy’s Ice Exercise or ICEX. Operation Ice Camp (OIC), formally known as ICEX, is a United States Navy biennial mission in the Arcti
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On this episode of On the Midwatch, Lessons in Sea Stories, Submariners talk about their life on submarines above the Arctic Circle and their participation in the U.S. Navy’s Ice Exercise or ICEX.
Operation Ice Camp (OIC), formally known as ICEX, is a United States Navy biennial mission in the Arctic Ocean that establishes a temporary camp on floating sea ice. It is designed to complete arctic warfare objectives both operations and strategic as identified by in DoD, NAVY, and Submarine Force directives. The US Navy employs submarines from the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. When available, allied submarines may participate. In addition to several US Navy Commands, the Marine Corps, Air National Guard, and Army National Guard have participated extensively along with international military from the United Kingdom, Canada, France, and Australia. Additionally, the scientific community and universities participate in research and development supported by the US Navy Ice Camp.
Hosted by STSC Antonio Maldonado, filmed by Brian Powell, and produced by Lauren Belknap. Guests are Capt. Matthew Fanning, CMC Mike Micheli, and YNS1 Taylor Gilbert.
Attribution: Source: DVIDS Hub — U.S. Department of Defense public-affairs media
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