The 24th series of Exercise CARAT
The Brunei and United States navies carried out the 24th Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Exercise between 12th November 2018 and 16th November 2018, an annual military drill that focuses on maritime security. MPC helped facilitate the security of the vessels as the US Navy Vessel was docked in Muara Conventional Terminal.
Lt. j.g. Ben Ralen and Lt. j.g. Akmal Japin search for surface contacts on the bridge aboard Military Sealift Command’s expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Fall River (T-EPF 4) during tactical maneuvering drills as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2018. CARAT Brunei 2018 marks the 24th iteration of the maritime exercise series and reflects the growing relationship between the U.S. and Royal Brunei Navy to further expand bilateral and multilateral exercises in cooperatively ensuring maritime security, stability and prosperity. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson)