abstract:Foal Eagle () is an annual combined Field Training Exercise (FTX) conducted between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and United States armed forces under the auspices of Combined Forces Command (CFC) within the Korean Theater of Operations (KTO). It is one of the largest military exercises conducted annually in the world.
"Eyebrows started to go up when it was clear FoalEagle was going to be protected from the budget cuts of sequestration, " the official said, referring to the forced federal spending cuts that went into effect in March.