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U.S. Navy Participates in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Coaching (CARAT) Brunei 2022

By Commander, Activity Drive (CTF) 71 Public Affairs

MUARA, Brunei — The USA and Royal Brunei Navies will start the twenty eighth annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Coaching (CARAT) starting October 24 to 31 in Brunei, with the participation of U.S. Independence-variant littoral fight ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) and a P-8A maritime patrol and reconnaissance plane.

This yr highlights the twenty eighth anniversary of CARAT Brunei amongst allies and companions as a technique to exhibit long-term dedication to strengthened relationships all through South and Southeast Asia and to spotlight U.S. Navy dedication to key Affiliation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) companions to strengthen ASEAN centrality.

“The USA and Brunei’s relationship has entered its fourth decade able of energy, and we proceed to construct our partnership by joint navy workouts and engagements equivalent to this one,” stated U.S. Ambassador to Brunei, Her Excellency Ambassador Caryn McClelland. “We’re happy with our exemplary cooperation based mostly on mutual want for the peace, safety, and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific area.”

“My crew and I are excited to take part in CARAT Brunei and work side-by-side at sea with our RBN [Royal Brunei Navy] counterparts,” stated Commander Clay Beas, commanding officer of USS Charleston. “Bilateral workouts like these are important to studying how our navies can function collectively in occasions of peace and battle to make sure regional safety, stability and prosperity.”

Charleston, a part of DESRON 7, is on a rotational deployment, working within the U.S. seventh Fleet space of operations to reinforce interoperability with companions and function a ready-response drive in assist of a free and open Indo-Pacific area.

The overarching targets of the CARAT 2022 maritime train collection are to advertise regional safety cooperation, keep and strengthen maritime partnerships, and improve interoperability amongst taking part forces.

“It’s an honor to be part of the twenty eighth iteration of CARAT Brunei” stated Capt. Walter Mainor, Commander, Activity Drive 71/Destroyer Squadron 15. “Our allies and companions are our biggest benefit in sustaining a free and open maritime area and fostering shared values and worldwide norms. We’re all stronger collectively.”

Commander, Activity Drive (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. seventh fleet’s principal floor drive.

The combo of U.S. contributors varies for every CARAT as it’s an adaptable, evolving train collection. CARAT situations are tailor-made with inputs from the U.S. and every host nation to deal with our shared present maritime safety issues. Members from this yr’s CARAT Brunei embrace: Independence-variant littoral fight ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) with embarked MH-60S Seahawk, a P-8A maritime patrol and reconnaissance plane from (VP) 10, Spearhead-class expeditionary quick transport USNS Brunswick (T-EPF 6), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Cell Unit 5, embarked eleventh Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Expeditionary Drive (MEF), Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, CTF 72, CTF 73, CTF 75, U.S. seventh Fleet and CTF 71 because the lead planner for CARAT Brunei.

U.S. seventh Fleet is the biggest forward-deployed fleet on this planet, and with the assistance of a community of alliances and companions from 35 different maritime-nations, the U.S. Navy has operated within the Indo-Pacific area for greater than 70 years, offering credible, prepared forces to assist protect peace and stop battle.