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What is SORBET ROYAL 2002?
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| EXERCISE SORBET ROYAL 2002 will be the largest ever
submarine rescue exercise and will take place off Denmark between 20 May
and 31 May 2002. It will involve ships, submarines, aircraft and
some of the most sophisticated submarine rescue equipment.
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| The aim of the exercise, conducted every 3 to 4 years in
different areas, is to demonstrate the ability of the NATO alliance to
cooperate in saving lives from a distressed submarine of any participating
nation.
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| The exercise will focus on coordinated rescue operations on
a distressed submarine and will involve the deployment of several
sophisticated Rescue Vehicles and Systems from Denmark, France, Norway,
Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States.
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