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US, China Conduct Disaster Management Exchange

S. Army Corps of Engineers along with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency participated with members of China's People's Liberation Army in a disaster management exchange, Nov. 12-14 at Marine Corps Training Area-Bellows. The 2013 DME was a subject matter expert exchange focused on an international humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operation.
Outcomes: 
The highlight of the DME was a practical field exchange that occurred Nov. 14. The participants also held expert academic discussions, based on an international humanitarian and disaster relief scenario calling for U.S. and Chinese military cooperation to provide assistance in a fictional third country.
Source: 

http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=121227

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
military
Participants (Types): 
S. Army Corps of Engineers, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and members of China's People's Liberation Army
Exchange Date: 
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 to Thursday, November 14, 2013
Continuing: 
No
Image: 
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Waimānalo, Hawaii
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