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Exercise COPE NORTH 2025

Cope North 2025 was a multinational field training exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability and combat readiness among the U.S., Japanese, and Australian Air Forces. ADAMS shelters were utilized to accommodate partner nations and provide the 36th Wing with a flexible workspace solution. The Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) F-35 maintenance teams operated from these shelters throughout the event. The shelters, equipped with solar capabilities and powered by Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), allowed the 36th Maintenance Group to support sortie production for coalition teams.

Trac9 shelter systems, packed within an EAC-90 and occupying one pallet position, include decking, HVAC, lighting, and electrical systems. With a 9:1 expansion factor, ADAMS shelters offer robust building strength to withstand severe tropical storms. They provide double the square footage and occupy only a quarter of the packed volume compared to other modular containerized systems. ADAMS shelters offer 11-15 feet of height clearance and can be extended to any length with additional arch assemblies.

ADAMS shelters with solar capability set up at Andersen AFB, Guam in support of Cope North 2025.

This event marked the first operational exercise where the system was used to support partner nation efforts, showcasing its flexibility to Wing leadership teams and planners while increasing regional readiness. Trac9 systems can be forward deployed or kept at home stations to aid in accepting follow-on forces during contingency operations.

JASDF utilizes a Trac9 ADAMS system with integrated solar and battery kit for daily F-35 aircraft maintenance support operations.

A JASDF maintainer marshals an F-35 into parking.