Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Story Archive
Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2010 provides a unique experience for the U.S. Navy and Royal Thai Navy (RTN); but this year, a new technical aspect was added, as the Puma All Environment (Puma AE) evolutions were conducted for the first time.
More than 100 officers and band members from Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut (TNI-AL) welcomed USS Tortuga (LSD 46), USS Vandegrift (FFG 48), USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52) and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mellon (WHEC 717) to Indonesia for the 16th annual Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) exercise.
USS Vandegrift (FFG 48), USCGC Mellon (WHEC 717) and USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52) arrived in Malaysia for the fourth phase of the 16th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise, June 6.
Cambodia Becomes First New CARAT Partner in 16 Years (8 June 2010)
The arrival of USS Tortuga (LSD 46) here June 7 marked the opening event of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2010, marking the country's first participation in the exercise and making Cambodia the first new country to join the exercise series since its founding.
At-Sea Interoperability is Focus of CARAT Singapore (6 July 2010)
Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2010 kicked off with an opening ceremony held at the Fleet Auditorium at Changi Naval Base in Changi, Singapore, July 6.
Like its pioneering namesake, the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) is executing a challenging new task the week of July 12.
U.S., Philippine Navies Kick Off CARAT 2010 In Subic Bay (13 October 2010)
United States and Philippine Navy Sailors participated in an Oct 13 ceremony in Subic Bay, Philippines, marking the beginning of the annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines exercise
U.S., Cambodian Navies Participate in Final CARAT 2010 Exercise (26 October 2010)
Approximately 600 U.S. Navy Sailors are joining hundreds of Royal Cambodian navy sailors for six days of maritime safety and security exercises for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2010.
Four U.S. Navy ships and several aircraft arrived at various ports, marking the beginning of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2011, May 11.
Three U.S. Navy ships arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 25 for the beginning of the 17th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia exercise.
Navy Joins Southeast Asian Partners in Exercise SEACAT 2011 (17 June 2011)
The 10th annual Southeast Asia Cooperation Against Terrorism (SEACAT) maritime security exercise began June 15, as liaison officers from the U.S., Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand began training to track simulated contacts of interest at sea.
Three U.S. Navy ships arrived in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, to launch the 17th Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines, June 28.
USS Howard Hosts Women's Symposium (8 July 2011)
Seventy-five women from USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93) gathered for a women's symposium in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, to discuss professional development topics for female Sailors July 3.
U.S., Singaporean Navies Complete Sea Phase of CARAT Singapore 2011 (26 August 2011)
U.S. and Singaporean Sailors completed the at-sea portion of the 17th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2011 Aug. 26 following six days of underway training.
U.S., Bangladesh Launch First CARAT Naval Exercise (18 September 2011)
The Bangladesh and U.S. navies begin eight days of maritime safety and security exercises Sept. 18, during the first-ever Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2011.