View previous topic :: View next topic
Author	Message
Batman47 Board Founder/CNC User is Offline Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 394 Karma: 5 applaud / smite 425 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:21 am    Post subject: COMFIFTHFLT History and News · Quote COMFIFTHFLT History and News – Up dated 16 July 2008 5th Fleet NEWS http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/articles/index.html COMNAVCENT [Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command] http://www.cusnc.navy.mil Focus on Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cusnc Video News from the Fleet http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/videos/index.html Commanded by Vice Adm. Kevin Cosgriff COMUSNAVCENT/COMFIFTHFLT/CMF http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/leadership/cmdr.html Assisted by Deputy CMF Royal Navy Commodore Keith Winstanley and Deputy Commander COMUSNAVCENT/COMFIFTHFLT Rear Adm. Scott Swift Mission & Area of Operations "U.S. Naval forces are ready and capable across the full range of maritime operations... right now and right here. But our perspective is for the long term. We have been here almost 60 years, and we will continue to work with regional nations to enhance cooperation, ensure maritime security and promote stability for years to come." The officers, Sailors, Marines and civilians assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, an Echelon II command, and Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet, an Echelon III command, support all naval operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Since the Gulf War, COMUSNAVCENT/ COMFIFTHFLT has fulfilled the roles of both a naval component command and as the fleet command. Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/ Commander, 5th Fleet is the Naval Component Commander for Commander, U.S. Central Command exercising operational control of assigned maritime forces. When directed, COMUSNAVCENT/ COMFIFTHFLT conducts the full spectrum of maritime operations in support of U.S objectives and security cooperation activities that promote coalition building and deter aggression. COMUSNAVCENT/ COMFIFTHFLT acts in concert with other Central Command components, coalition forces, and Joint Task Forces to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the Central Command Area of Responsibility. The United States Central Command Combined Maritime Force (CMF) is assigned the mission of dealing with and defeating transnational threats to include international terrorism. Specifically, the CMF is charged with deterring terrorists from using the maritime environment and disrupting terrorist attack planning. The CMF accomplishes this mission by conducting maritime security operations (MSO) throughout the theater, in synchronization with operations conducted by air and land component commanders, and in coordination with regional nations. The CMF complements the counter-terrorism activities of regional navies and coast guards through exercises, training and coordinated operations. The global coalition against terrorism includes members of the CMF and the nations in the region. We share a common purpose: To preserve the free and secure use of the world's oceans by legitimate mariners, and prevent terrorists from attempting to use the world's oceans as a venue for attack or as a medium to transport personnel or material. United States Naval Forces Central Command/United States 5th Fleet help ensure peace and stability and protect America's vital interests in a 7.5 million square mile area of responsibility comprised of eastern Africa, the Middle East and Southwest Asia. The officers, Sailors, Marines and civilians assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, an Echelon II command, and Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet, an Echelon III command, support all naval operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Since the Gulf War, COMUSNAVCENT/ COMFIFTHFLT has fulfilled the roles of both a naval component command and as the fleet command. “U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. FIFTH Fleet consist of as many as 25 ships. Its usual configuration includes a Carrier Strike Group, Amphibious Ready Group or Expeditionary Strike Group, and other ships and aircraft with approximately 20,000 people serving afloat and 3,000 support personnel ashore. Whether launching combat aircraft from a carrier, landing Marines ashore, firing cruise missiles at targets hundreds of miles away, or conducting peacetime military exercises with allies in the region, it remains the world's premiere naval force and America's force of choice” (Ref. 359). This force can operate forward from the sea, carrying out its mission free of shore-based political encumbrance. It is a highly trained, motivated, mobile and potent force that remains capable and ready to strike -- anywhere, anytime! United States Naval Forces Central Command is the naval pillar of the joint team responsible for executing U.S. military operations in the Central Command theater. Maritime Security Operations Rhumblines What are Maritime Security Operations? Maritime Security Operations (MSO) help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. Coalition maritime forces conduct MSO in international waters in the Arabian Gulf, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Red Sea. MSO includes a full range of activities from assisting mariners in distress to Visit, Board, Search and Seizure operations to engaging regional and coalition navies. Through MSO, nations pursue a common goal against a common enemy – an enemy of peace, an enemy of stability and enemy of prosperity. Combined Task Forces NAVCENT combined maritime forces are comprised of three primary combined task forces (CTFs), among supporting forces. These CTFs are: CTF 150 operates in the Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean CTF 152 operates in the South and Central Arabian Gulf CTF 158 operates in the North Arabian Gulf Orders to Staff Are you thinking about taking orders to COMUSNAVCENT/COMFIFTHFLT? There are some things you should consider. Professional Challenges Most active theater in the world See immediate results of your efforts Frequent crisis response Doing the right thing counts Limited bureaucratic/budget constraints Unparalleled professional education Quality of Life Funded EML for sailors electing to extend their tours for 12 months Unlimited space available flights Vacation travel Arabian Gulf Resorts Financial Incentives Overseas Housing Allowance Covers home and utilities Cost of Living Allowance Bridges the increased cost of food Imminent Danger pay / Tax exempt status Free Desert Camouflage Uniforms Bahrain Information http://www.ameinfo.com/bahrain Overseas Housing Allowance http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/command/orders.html Mission U.S. Naval Forces Central Command deters or defeats aggression in littoral and maritime areas of responsibility; works with regional, joint and other partners to improve overall security, stability and regional nations' maritime capabilities; and remains ready to respond to the full range of crises, including environmental and humanitarian. NAVCENT is Navy Component Commander for USCENTCOM, conducting operations under a joint chain of command. We also report to CNO for service matters involving manning, training and equipping assigned units and forces. We also support CNO in his role as a member of the JCS. The Maritime Headquarters (MHQ) with Maritime Operations Center (MOC) is a newly created entity for assessing, planning and directing operations at the operational and tactical levels. Most assigned US forces are operated by US FIFTH FLEET and its subordinate task forces. Various partner nations (plus the US) contribute forces that operate, subject to each nation's guidance, as part of the Combined Maritime Forces. http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/mission/mission.htm Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) counter violent extremism and terrorist networks in maritime areas of responsibility; work with regional and other partners to improve overall security; help strengthen regional nations' maritime capabilities; and when requested respond to environmental and humanitarian crisis. Combined Maritime Force Comprised of three principle task forces: TF 150, TF 152 and TF 158. Includes approximately three dozen ships from Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, the U.S. and U.K., as well as other naval forces and personnel from several other nations. Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) patrols more than 2.5 million square miles of international waters to conduct both integrated and coordinated operations with a common purpose: to increase the security and prosperity of the region by working together for a better future. CMF is working to defeat terrorism, prevent piracy, reduce illegal trafficking of people and drugs, and promote the maritime environment as a safe place for mariners with legitimate business. Combined Maritime Forces: Many Partners, Diverse Seapower USS Eisenhower (CVN 69) – The U.S. flagship of CTF 152, conducting maritime security operations in the Central and Southern Arabian Gulf. Ocean 6 – A chartered barge that acts as a command and control platform in support of personnel assigned to protect the Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT) and Al Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT). FS Lafayette (F 710) – French Navy ship operating as part of CTF 150 in the North Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. USCGC Adak (WPB 1333) – One of several USCG 110’ patrol boats conducting MSO in the North Arabian Gulf. FGS Schleswig-Holstein (F 216) – German Navy frigate conducting MSO as part of CTF 150. PNS Tippu Sultan (D 185) – Pakistan Navy ship conducting MSO as part of CTF 150. HMAS Warramunga (FFG 152) – Australian frigate conducting MSO as part of CTF 158. ITS Comandante Foscari (P 493) – Italian guided-missile frigate conducting MSO as part of CTF 152. HMS Sutherland (F 81) – British Royal Navy frigate operating as part of CTF 158. USS Ramage (DDG 61) – US Navy guided-missile destroyer deployed with Eisenhower Strike Group. RBNS Sabha (FFG 90) – The Bahraini flagship of CTF 152 conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Central and Southern Arabian Gulf. USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) – The U.S. flagship of CTF 50, conducting MSO in the Central and Southern Arabian Gulf, as well as supports Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. FS Guepratte (F 714) – French Navy ship operating as part of CTF 150 in the North Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. USCGC Wrangell (WPB 1332) – One of several USCG 110’ patrol boats conducting MSO in the North Arabian Gulf. HMAS Arunta (F 151) – Australian Navy ship conducting MSO as part of CTF 158. PNS Tippu Sultan (D 186) – Pakistan Navy ship conducting MSO as part of CTF 150 . RFA Cardigan Bay (L 3009) – British Royal Navy auxiliary ship operating with CTF 158. USS Port Royal (CG 73) – US Navy guided-missile cruiser deployed with USS Tarawa Expeditionary Strike Group. http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/mission/rhumblines.html What are Maritime Security Operations? Coalition and U.S. forces conduct MSO to help set the conditions for security in the maritime environment. From security arises stability that results in global economic prosperity. MSO complements the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists' use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. CMF conducts MSO in international waters from the Strait of Hormuz to the Suez Canal, from Pakistan to Kenya. MSO includes a full range of activities from assisting mariners in distress to Interaction Patrols to Visit, Board, Search and Seizure operations to engaging regional and coalition navies. Accomplishments of MSO Royal Navy Commodore Bruce Williams relieved German Navy Rear Adm. Heinrich Lange of command of CTF 150, responsible for MSO in the Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea and the North Arabian Sea, Dec. 6. Rear Adm. Lange had commanded CTF 150 since Aug. 22. U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Carl Jensen took command of CTF 158, Nov. 12, relieving Royal Australian Navy Commodore Peter Lockwood. CTF 158 is responsible for MSO in the North Arabian Gulf. This coalition force works with the Iraqi navy to protect key infrastructures in the North Arabian Gulf, primarily the two Iraqi oil terminals, Al Basrah (ABOT) and Khawr Al Amaya (KAAOT). U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Allen G. Myers relieved Italian Navy Rear Adm. Emilio Foltzer, Dec. 3, of command of CTF 152, which is responsible for MSO in the Central and Southern Arabian Gulf. The Italian navy commanded CTF 152 since June, which marked the first time that all three of the major maritime CTFs in the region were commanded by officers from nations other than the U.S. or U.K. Coalition maritime forces and maritime forces from Iraq and Kuwait work together conducting MSO in the Khawr Abd Allah waterway. Under the training and leadership of CTF 158, Iraqi marines aboard ABOT and KAAOT are training with U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Mobile Security Detachment 27 in order to eventually assume responsibility for security. Iraqi Navy patrol boats are participating fully in MSO and sector defense of the Iraqi oil terminals in the North Arabian Gulf. Coalition Forces rescued 10 Iraqi marines in the Arabian Gulf after their vessel took on water, rescued stranded sailors off the coast of Oman and helped coordinate a medical evacuation of a Greek merchant vessel. Large quantities of illegally smuggled drugs, alcohol and other paraphernalia seized. Various maritime security conferences and symposiums held throughout the area of responsibility, such as the Maritime Infrastructure Protection Symposium, in Bahrain Feb. 26-28, 2008. http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/mission/rhumblines.html Vision A Navy component command that effectively employs forward, ready, capable, coalition and joint-focused forces across a full spectrum of operations, from peacetime to major combat, in a manner that advances the interests of the U.S. and the security and prosperity of the region. NAVCENT works with a concert of nations and organizations to promote shared regional maritime security interests, including free flow of commerce, further development of regional navies, and ultimately, peace and prosperity in the region. http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/mission/partnerships.html Accomplishing the Mission In order to accomplish our mission of supporting MSO in the region, we engage; perform visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS); protect key infrastructure nodes; deter and disrupt piracy; assist mariners in distress; provide humanitarian assistance and conduct combat operations. NAVCENT Objetives Provide persistent full-spectrum effects as directed by CENTCOM Support and defend US, coalition and partner interests in the maritime environment Defeat terrorist actions in the maritime environment Diminish the influence of military posturing by disruptive countries Maintain and enhance warfighting proficiency for major combat operations of US Navy, joint and coalition forces Forge and improve partnerships with regional naval forces and other maritime entities Deter and disrupt proliferation, transport and delivery of weapons of mass destruction/effects Sea Lanes of Communication Coalition maritime forces operate under international maritime conventions to ensure security and safety in international waters so that all commercial shipping can operate freely while transiting the region. Engagement Provides a mechanism to create a broad-based maritime coalition actively engaged in countering the terrorist threat both at sea and ashore. Almost all of our coalition partners contribute maritime forces such as ships, boarding teams, maritime patrol aircraft, intelligence analysts, and staff augmentees, to support ongoing operations. Local countries have a vested interest in interoperability, intelligence sharing, and assistance with deterrence against ITOs that pose a threat to key infrastructure. Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Pressurizes the entire maritime environment, playing a significant role in shaping the environment and setting the conditions for other forces to actively and directly engage international terrorist organizations (ITOs). Intercept vessels that could support ITO by transferring personnel, drugs, weapons, etc. Intended to detect, deter, and deny ITOs the use of the maritime environment. Protection of Key Infrastructure Nodes In the North Arabian Gulf, multinational forces work directly with Iraqi maritime forces to prevent attacks against oil terminals that provide a source of Iraq's revenue. Throughout the region, U.S. maritime forces provide assistance with training and intelligence sharing to its allies for the protection of key infrastructure nodes in the region. These key infrastructures form the foundation for much of the region's economic growth, stability and prosperity and can significantly impact upon the global economy. Deter and Disrupt Piracy Coalition maritime forces answer calls for assistance against pirates in addition to looking for evidence of piracy during routine boardings. Repression of piracy, which is an historical Navy mission, is still central today. Assist Mariners in Distress Coalition forces have a longstanding tradition of helping mariners in distress providing medical assistance, engineering assistance, and search and rescue. Humanitarian Assistance Coalition maritime forces were called on to support tsunami relief efforts both within the region and outside after a catastrophic tsunami struck parts of Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, India, Seychelles, and Somalia Dec. 26, 2004. Coalition maritime assets were flexible enough to continue the maritime operation mission while simultaneously equipped to help deliver relief supplies, provide medical support, and assist with clean up efforts. Combat Operations Maritime forces maintain the capability to project power ashore to conduct sustained combat operations in support of coalition land commanders, provide air support to multinational forces on the ground as well as conduct long range strikes with aircraft and Tomahawk Land Attack cruise Missiles against enemy targets. http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/mission/accomplish.html Area of Operations Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/ Commander, 5th Fleet's area of responsibility encompasses about 7.5 million square miles and includes the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman and parts of the Indian Ocean. This expanse, comprised of 27 countries, includes three critical choke points at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Strait of Bab al Mandeb at the southern tip of Yemen. Area of Operations US Navy has maintained a regional presence for more than 60 years. 1949 - Established Middle East Force to provide a regular presence 1971 - Leased part of a former British base from Bahrain to become Administrative Support Unit Bahrain 1995 - US FIFTH Fleet reestablished 1999 - Naval Support Activity Bahrain renamed to reflect its broader support role HISTORY From the Fifth Fleets reacactivation in July 1995, when the course of events in the middle east made a new numbered fleet necessary, the 5th Fleet has been active in the middle east and maintains a visible deterrent force in the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Arabian Sea. Its headquarters are in Manama, Bahrain.  For the early years of the 5th Fleet of the United States Navy existence, its forces normally consisted of an Aircraft Carrier Battle Group (CVBG), an Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), surface combatants, submarines, maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, and logistics ships. The 5th Fleet was initially established 26 April 1944 from Central Pacific Force, and disbanded after World War II.  Disactivated for 48-years, prior to reactivation in July 1995” (Ref. 313 & 313A). “In the era of the first Gulf War, the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Arabian Sea was patrolled by ships from the East and West Coasts, but no defined fleet existed” (Ref. 313). Naval forces in the region are rotationally deployed from either the Pacific or Atlantic Fleets. Operationally, they are assigned as units of 5th Fleet. Commander, 5th Fleet is subordinate to, and an additional duty of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. “US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), an Echelon II command, made up of officers, Sailors, Marines and civilians, is the naval component commander for US Central Command (CENTCOM) responsible for combat operations in the Middle East and eastern Africa, and exercises command and control over all naval operations throughout the AOR from a headquarters located in Manama, Bahrain” (Ref. 313). U.S. 5th Fleet, an Echelon III command, support all naval operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Since the Gulf War, COMUSNAVCENT/ COMFIFTHFLT has fulfilled the roles of both a naval component command and as the fleet command. United States Naval Forces Central Command/United States 5th Fleet help ensure peace and stability and protect America's vital interests in a 7.5 million square mile area of responsibility comprised of eastern Africa, the Middle East and Southwest Asia. “Since naval forces routinely make up over 70 percent of all US military presence in theater, NAVCENT’s location on the scene is an integral part of USCENTCOM's ability to successfully execute a theater strategy. From major exercises to day-to-day real world operations such as enforcement of UN sanctions, NAVCENT plays a major role in maintaining stability and deterring aggression in the region. The vast majority of NAVCENT’s operating forces are rotationally deployed to the region from either the Pacific Fleet or the Atlantic Fleet” (Ref. 313 & 313A). COMUSNAVCENT/COMFIFTHFLT reports directly to Commander, U.S. Central Command for operational matters, and to the Chief of Naval Operations for administrative related matters. COMUSNAVCENT/COMFIFTHFLT units provide the ability to respond immediately to any emerging crisis, from peacekeeping and humanitarian missions to asserting necessary force in regional conflicts. Naval forces have been deployed to this region since the end of World War II. On any given day, naval forces typically represent about 60-80 percent of all U.S. military forces in the area. http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/Pages/Command%20page.htm “In the aftermath of the 1990/91 Gulf War, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command ships and those of the coalition partners undertook the largest mine clearing operation since World War II. Nearly 1,300 sophisticated sea mines of various types were swept from the Arabian Gulf, providing the safest passage for naval and merchant ships in decades. Middle East Force ships were the first U.S. military units to take action following the August 2, 1990, invasion of Kuwait when they began Maritime Interception Operations in support of United Nations sanctions against Iraq.   After the 2 August 1990 Iraqi occupation of Kuwait, the largest armada since World War II assembled in the Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield, and Operation Desert Storm in 1991” (Ref. 359). During Desert Storm in 1991, the Commander, Seventh Fleet served as naval component commander for Central Command. Since the Gulf War, NAVCENT fulfilled the roles of both a naval component command and as the fleet command. Ships from the East and West Coasts comprised the fleet, but it operated without a traditionally understood structure or number” (Ref. 313 & 313A). “In January 1991, with the beginning of Operation Desert Storm, the Middle East Force was absorbed into U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, the Naval component of the U.S. Central Command.  Middle East Force ships were the first U.S. military units to take action following the August 2, 1990, invasion of Kuwait when they began Maritime Interception Operations in support of United Nations sanctions against Iraq. Through the 1980s several frigate- and destroyer-type ships and minesweepers were assigned to the Middle East Force as well as support ships.  In July 1972, USS LA SALLE replaced USS VALCOUR, the first permanent flagship for the Middle East Force in 1961 after an extensive overhaul and redesignation as a miscellaneous command ship. When Bahrain gained independence from the British in 1971, ownership of HMS Juffair reverted to the Bahraini government. Through special agreement with the Bahrainis, the Navy leased part of the old British base and expanded U.S. operations there.  USS VALCOUR became the first permanent flagship for the Middle East Force in 1961 after an extensive overhaul and redesignation as a miscellaneous command ship.  The Persian Gulf Area Command was renamed the Middle East Force August 16, 1949. No permanent flagship was assigned, so duty rotated between three former seaplane tenders: USS DUXBURY BAY, USS GREENWICH BAY, and USS VALCOUR.  The U.S. Navy established its first command in the Middle East January 1, 1949. Known as the Persian Gulf Area Command, its forces consisted of two destroyers and a small seaplane tender. Shore support was provided by buildings rented from the British Royal Navy at its installation HMS Juffair in the Gulf state of Bahrain. Bahrain, like many Gulf emirates, was a British protectorate at the time” (Ref. 359). “With the War on Terrorism, the naval strategy of the US has changed. The regular deployments of the Cold War are now a thing of the past. Consequently, the policy of always maintaining a certain number of ships in various parts of the world is also over” (Ref. 313G). http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/Pages/Command%20page.htm As of 2007, the 5th Fleet of the United States Navy forces are actively engaged in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Maritime Security Operations (MSO). CTF 158 Holds First Boarding Officer Training Conference http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/images/hi/070104-N-9268E-004.jpg HMCS Ottawa Conducts Interaction Patrols in South Arabian Gulf By Lt(N) H. Diane Grover, HMCS Ottawa Public Affairs Officer HMCS OTTAWA, At Sea -- Throughout the month of December the Canadian patrol frigate HMCS Ottawa conducted interaction patrols (IPATS) in the South Arabian Gulf. IPATS are an element of Maritime Security Operations (MSO), which help generate support and awareness amongst commercial vessels sailing in the region of the coalition’s efforts to ensure a safe and secure maritime environment. Coalition forces conduct MSO under international maritime conventions to ensure security and safety in international waters so that all commercial shipping can operate freely while transiting the region. “We alert them [commercial vessels] to our presence,” explained Canadian navy Lt. Simon Nadeau, Ottawa’s boarding officer, adding that, “it’s important that they know we understand the complexity of the situation and are here to help.” During a recent IPAT to a fishing dhow, two members of Ottawa’s boarding party, Leading Seaman Jules Charbonneau and Leading Seaman Richard Blanchard, helped the dhow’s crew catch some fairly big fish. Despite language differences, the sight of grinning Canadian sailors standing alongside equally bemused Indian fisherman sharing their bounty symbolically reflected the gains that the coalition has made here. According to Nadeau, the dividends from such an informal and non-confrontational stance are substantial. Nadeau said fishermen are more amenable to working with and supporting the coalition when they have first-hand positive experiences. Most importantly, he said, they are also more willing to talk to members of the boarding party and share their experiences in the region. “Such relationships with regional fishermen are invaluable and assist command staff in gaining greater knowledge about who is operating in the area and what they are doing,” Nadeau said. On another occasion, Ottawa encountered a dhow that was experiencing engineering trouble. “We always ask the dhow’s master and crew if everything is alright, and in this instance, they told us about a problem they were having with their battery,” explained Nadeau. “We sent over a technician who was able to diagnose the problem, provide them the information they needed to get it fixed when they returned to port, as well gave the dhow’s crew a weather forecast.” While such encounters may seem inconsequential in isolation, together they contribute to the overall maritime security picture. HMCS Ottawa is on a six-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command’s area of maritime operations and is part of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150. Since its inception, CTF 150 has been commanded by France, the Netherlands, Germany, Pakistan, and is currently commanded by UK Royal Navy Commodore Bruce Williams. This deployment demonstrates Canada’s ongoing contribution and commitment to its coalition allies in the campaign against terrorism and proves the relevance of the navy in the new security environment. http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/articles/2007/004.html Coast guardsman perform man overboard procedures during drill http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/images/hi/061230-G-1330O-001.jpg Crew members aboard USCGC Midgett (WHEC 726) recover a mannequin as part of a man overboard drill Dec. 30. Midgett, a 378-foot high endurance cutter homeported in Seattle, has been deployed since September in support of Combined Task Force (CTF)150. Midgett is one of many U.S. and coalition ships supporting CTF 150, which conducts Maritime Security Operations in the Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. CTF 150 also supports Operation Enduring Freedom.   SCG Midgett medic trains during man overboard drill http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/images/hi/061230-G-1330O-003.jpg Petty Officer 3rd Class Ronald Closson, a health services technician aboard USCGC Midgett (WHEC 726), treats a compound fracture of the jaw on a mannequin Dec. 30 during a man overboard drill. Midgett, a 378-foot high endurance cutter homeported in Seattle, has been deployed since September in support of Combined Task Force (CTF)150. Midgett is one of many U.S. and coalition ships supporting CTF 150, which conducts Maritime Security Operations in the Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. CTF 150 also supports Operation Enduring Freedom. USCG Boarding Teams Conduct Security Operations in Gulf of Aden http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/images/hi/061228-G-1330O-001.jpg A boarding team from USCGC Midgett (WHEC 726) queries a commercial vessel Dec. 28 in the Gulf of Aden as part of ongoing Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the area. Midgett, a 378-foot high endurance cutter homeported in Seattle, has been deployed since September in support of Combined Task Force (CTF)150. Midgett is one of many U.S. and coalition ships supporting CTF 150, which conducts MSO in the Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. CTF 150 also supports Operation Enduring Freedom. USCGC Midgett Carries Out Gulf of Aden Maritime Security Operations http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/images/hi/061228-G-1330O-002.jpg Petty Officer 2nd Class Rich Cleaves, a yeoman aboard USCGC Midgett (WHEC 726), keeps a sharp watch as Midgett's boarding team queries a commercial vessel Dec. 28 in the Gulf of Aden. Midgett, a 378-foot high endurance cutter homeported in Seattle, is one of many U.S. and coalition ships supporting Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, which conducts Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. CTF 150 also supports Operation Enduring Freedom. http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/photos/index.html Kazakhstan CNO Visits NAVCENT By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kathryn Whittenberger MANAMA, Bahrain – Commander, Naval Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan/Commander, Western Regional Command Rear Adm. Ratmir Komratov met with Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/ Commander U.S. 5th Fleet Vice Adm. Patrick Walsh Jan. 8. “The purpose of this visit is to talk about cooperation issues between the U.S. Navy and the Kazakhstan Navy,” said Komratov. “This is important because 5th Fleet activities are very similar to future Kazakhstan Navy activities in the Caspian Sea region.” Komratov has worked with the U.S. Navy since 1996. He made his first trip to Bahrain to meet with NAVCENT leadership in 2005, when he had the chance to visit aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). “Continuing to build relationships in this region is a vital part of our mission,” said Walsh. “Reaching out to other navies and sharing visions for the future is a fundamental way to strengthen those bonds.” NAVCENT/ U.S. 5th Fleet conducts Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/articles/2007/008.html A Sailor stands by waiting to complete final checks on an SH-60F Seahawk from the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 5 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/images/hi/070111-N-8907D-002.jpg An SH-60F Seahawk from the "Nightdippers" of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 has lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/images/hi/070111-N-6700F-001.jpg An SH-60F Seahawk from the "Nightdippers" of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/images/hi/070111-N-6700F-002.jpg A Sailor watches as the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) pulls alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a Fueling at Sea (FAS). http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/images/hi/070112-N-9479M-002.jpg The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) pulls alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) for a refueling at sea. http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/images/hi/070112-N-9479M-001.jpg Coalition Efforts Help Iraqi Navy Succeed at Oil Terminal Protection By Lt. Karen E. Eifert OCEAN 6, At sea - Three senior ranking Iraqi navy officers stationed at the Umm Qasr Naval Base (UQNB) in Iraq recently concluded a five-day transition leadership workshop to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 158.1 in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the North Arabian Gulf. MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the North Arabian Gulf and protect Iraq’s sea-based infrastructure to help provide the Iraqi people the opportunity for self-determination. “We’re here to learn from one another to ensure we continue delivering maximum protection to these oil terminals,” said U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Carl B. Jensen, commander of Combined Task Force (CTF) 158. “Let’s make the most of the time we have, and learn as much as we can together.” The trio is the first of four teams slated to embed CTF 158 to assimilate command and control concepts associated with the CTG 158.1 mission of protecting Iraq’s Al Basrah and Khawr Al Amaya oil terminals, also known as ABOT and KAAOT. The group’s presence represents a significant step forward in the transition of CTG 158.1 responsibilities to the Iraqi navy and marines. The Iraqi officers worked shoulder-to-shoulder with CTG 158.1 staff in their Tactical Operations Center learning mission imperatives at both the operational and tactical levels. They also assessed the training and proficiency of Iraqi marines, and learned challenges and successes already experienced by coalition partners. Under the guidance of Capt. Chris Noble, commander of Task Group 158.1, the group met with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Michael J. Walsh, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gulf Region Division, during a visit to ABOT. Walsh noted he was visiting the region to gauge preparations for oil terminal upgrades to include new metering systems, life rafts, automated controls and fire protections systems. Walsh also added he was honored to meet and work alongside the Iraqis on a project that would benefit their entire nation. The Iraqi visit concluded with CTF 158 and CTG 158.1 escorting the visiting Iraqis back to the UQNB where the entire group met with the Naval Transition Team (NaTT) to discuss the way ahead. NaTT is the Royal Navy base embedded on UQNB that trains and equips the Iraqi navy and has played a key role in developing and mentoring Iraqi sailors since 2003. http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/articles/2007/009.html _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license
Back to top
All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First

Related topics
Topics		Replies	Author	Views	Last Post
•	Announcement: FAQ about the Board Founder	10	Outsider	2771	Sat Dec 22, 2007 1:18 am Outsider
•	Announcement: Forum rules and code of conduct	10	Outsider	3911	Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:29 am Outsider
•	Announcement: Guidelines for interacting with Military personell	4	Outsider	908	Mon Aug 27, 2007 7:01 pm Outsider
•	Sticky: OPSEC & PERSEC	0	Outsider	4114	Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:32 am Outsider
•	Civil servants all in one	5	Doc McKelvie	973	Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:31 am Doc McKelvie

EQNEED  is in no way endorsed or supported by the US government Dept. Of Defense Or ANY branch of

of the United States military.

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, any copyrighted work on this message board is being distributed under fair use without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for non-profit research and educational or criticism purposes only. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work including such use by reproduction in copies or phono records or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is NOT an infringement.