Coastal Riverine Squadron One Detachments Deploy

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Sailors from Coastal Riverine Squadron One (CRS-1) deployed to Djibouti, June 13.

Earlier in the month of June, a detachment from CRS-1 deployed to Bahrain.

While deployed, CRS-1 will provide security and protection of strategic shipping and naval vessels operating in coastal areas and port facilities to ensure uninterrupted flow of cargo and units to combatant commanders.

"We look forward to re-joining the 5th Fleet team," said Cmdr. James Collins, detachment commander. "Our training and expertise will allow our forces to effectively participate in and support the ongoing maritime security and theater security operations in the AOR (area of responsibility)."

CRS-1 previously deployed to Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Coastal Riverine Squadrons, formerly known as Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadrons, were established in the wake of terrorist attacks abroad, in particular the 2000 bombing of the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67).

Coastal Riverine Squadrons provide rapidly deployable point defense personnel and assets for force protection and anti-terrorism operations in support of fleet commanders.

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