Tag Archives: Gulf Security Cooperation

The Eyes of CMF

An important element of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) is the Air Coordination Element (ACE), a multinational team tasked to coordinate the operations of the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA). The team is lead by Lieutenant Colonel Pete Saunders … Continue reading

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YEMEN STRENGTHENS TIES WITH COMBINED MARITIME FORCE COUNTER PIRACY TASK FORCE

Yemeni Forces have been commended for their continued commitment to counter piracy by the Commander Combined Task Force 151 (CCTF-151) Rear Admiral (RDML) Oguz Karaman following his visit to Yemen. RDML Karaman of the Turkish Navy, said the chance to … Continue reading

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PIRACY REMAINS A PERSISTENT THREAT, WITH REAL VICTIMS

The Indian Ocean, and Gulfs of Aden and Oman have long been an ample hunting ground for the pirates who wish to ply their illegitimate trade against innocent mariners. And that scourge has not gone away. Although in the last … Continue reading

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BOARDING TRAINING BROUGHT ALIVE

Following the recent success of Exercise Falcon Warrior 12-05, a maritime security training exercise for Combined Task Force 152, fifteen students from eight regional nations recently attended the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) inaugural boarding workshop in Bahrain 15-17 October 12.

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HMS DIAMOND TRAINS UAE IN BOARDING OPERATIONS

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond has shared her boarding expertise with the United Arab Emirates frigate Murayjib, in the Arabian Gulf.  As part of a larger international training exercise, ‘Falcon Warrior’, the UK, along with other Coalition partners, continue to … Continue reading

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AUSTRALIAN LED COMBINED TASK FORCE DISRUPTS NARCOTICS SHIPMENT

Combined Task Force 150 (CTF), one of three Task Forces within Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) conducted a successful disruption of a vessel carrying illicit cargo in the north Arabian Sea, Feb. 3, 2012.

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COMBINED TASK FORCE 151 DEMONSTRATES SUSTAINABILITY ON MISSION

The Danish-led Combined Task Force 151 (CTF 151, counter piracy) is entering its third week at sea onboard U.S. guided-missile destroyer, USS HALSEY (DDG 97) operating off the Horn of Africa, Jan. 27.

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REGIONAL FRIENDSHIP FORGED WITHIN COMBINED MARITIME FORCES

The Royal Australian Navy frigate, HMAS PARRAMATTA, and Royal Saudi Naval Force Ship, RSNF AL-TAIF, rendezvoused in the Southern Red Sea to conduct a co-ordinated transit, Jan.20.

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