Joint Exercise by Bangladesh & US Navy from Sept 18 to 25

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Joint Exercise by B,desh & US Navy from Sept 18 to 25

UNBconnect... - Joint Exercise by B,desh & US Navy from Sept 18 to 25

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Reported by: UNBconnect
Reported on: September 15, 2011 19:47 PM
Reported in: National
Chittagong, Sept 15 (UNB) - A joint exercise titled “Co-ordinated Afloat Readiness and Training” (CARAT) of the Bangladesh Navy & the US Navy will be held from Sept 18 to 25 in Chittagong.

In the eight day long exercise, a good number of Bangladesh Navy war ships and establishment including BNS BANGABANDHU, the most modern BN frigate, will take part, said an ISPR press release.

Besides, 4 US Naval ships will arrive here to participate in this exercise. As a part of this exercise, a special sea exercise and harbour events will be conducted and participated by both the Navies.

The programmes included various training including launching of shipboard helicopters, security based training, maintenance of small warships, diving and salvage, surface gun firing, complimentary medical service to civil population etc.

On completion of the exercise, the US Navy ships will leave Bangladesh on September 25.

 

[bd_4_ever]

This is cool. I was searching for this news though!

The last one was Ex-Tiger Shark, conducted last year.


Cheers!!!

 

[kobiraaz]

USS Defender in Chittagong

 

[kobiraaz]

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (Sep. 18, 2011) -- Bangladesh Navy Sailors await the arrival of USS Defender (MCM 2) pierside in Chittagong, Sep

 

[Tiki Tam Tam]

Good show.

Slowly, slowly.......

 

[Tiki Tam Tam]

Good show.

Slowly, slowly.......

 

[TopCat]

Good show.

Slowly, slowly.......

whats up with that????????????

 

[kobiraaz]

 

[kobiraaz]

Lt. Olivia Degenkolb discusses schedules with Bangladesh Navy Lt. Cmdr. Al-Karim

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A Bangladesh Navy sailor writes out the craft formations that the will be used in riverine operations during a riverine warfare training exchange, facilitated by members of Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) One. RIVRON-1 is taking part in this year’s Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2011

 

[kobiraaz]

Representatives from the U.S. and Bangladesh Navies participate in the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2011.

 

[kobiraaz]

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jullian Torres, attached to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) One, discuses hand signals used in operations with a group of Bangladesh Navy sailors during riverine training

 

[kobiraaz]

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Machinist's Mate 3rd Class William Hodgin, assigned to USS Defender (MCM 2), plays the piano with a student in the music room at the Bangladesh Ashar Alo School and Rehabilitation Center

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Rear Adm. Tom Carney, Commander, Task Force 73 (left), meets with Capt. Aslam Parvez of the Bangladesh Navy

 

[garibnawaz]

Good pics. Finally an authentic thread in this section to look for.

GB

 

[kobiraaz]

Lt. Erika Gehlen speaks to U.S. and Bangladesh Navy personnel at a Military and International Law and Operation seminar

 

[kobiraaz]

A Bangladesh navy rigid hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) team trains with U.S. Navy Sailors of Riverine Squadron