The article discusses the Han Kuang 27 army exercise held from April 11 to 15, 2011 in Taiwan. The deposition of an under-slung pallet of essential supplies was provided by the Chinook CH-47SD helicopter. Radar screens were enhanced by Tien Kung surface-to-air missile (SAM) batteries. Mirage and F-16 fighter planes were constantly refueled by uniformed personnel.