U.S. and Timor-Leste Begin Bilateral Training

U.S. Marine Sgt. Christopher Krieg, assigned to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific, listens to a question from a Forsa Defesa Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) service member while discussing convoy ambushes during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2016. The focus of CARAT is developing maritime security capabilities and increasing interoperability among participants. Skill areas exercised during CARAT include Maritime Interdiction Operations; riverine, amphibious and undersea warfare operations; diving and salvage operations; naval gunnery and maneuvering events, along with disaster response exercises.

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Aug 2, 2016

DILI, Timor-Leste - U.S. Marine Sgt. Christopher Krieg, assigned to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific, listens to a question from a Forsa Defesa Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) service member while discussing convoy ambushes during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2016. The focus of CARAT is developing maritime security capabilities and increasing interoperability among participants. Skill areas exercised during CARAT include Maritime Interdiction Operations; riverine, amphibious and undersea warfare operations; diving and salvage operations; naval gunnery and maneuvering events, along with disaster response exercises.

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