In the CENTCOM AOR, Carlson said the Island class almost exclusively executes Title 10 missions. The PATFORSWA Program Manager at LANTAREA have been pivotal in championing, developing, and implementing the transition to these advanced and highly capable assets. Religious freedom is secured by the constitution; other faiths may worship publicly and establish designated places of worship. Internet access is usually available at your residence but you can also bring your own wireless router. The crew from Sapelo, originally intended to serve as a relief for individuals on board deployed cutters, were not needed in that role. Personnel in Bahrain will be assigned to Government leased housing off base and will have at least one or two roommates from either the shore side support or cutter force. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Robert D. Wyman. Not sure that the PATFORSWA FRC's were in service in Bahrain this time last year. PATFORSWA is composed of six 110-foot cutters, shoreside support personnel, and the Maritime Engagement Team. They also needed to meet Coast Guard requirements for operating in the area under novel circumstances and often with novel equipment. They married in 2005, have four children, and enjoy outdoor adventures together as a family. The U.S. Navy moved of the 5th Fleet from Yemen to Bahrain in the wake of the October 2000 terrorist bombing of the USS Cole by Muslim militants associated with the al-Qaida organization. Today, PATFORSWA supports Operation Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve, provides maritime humanitarian presence on the seas, supports the Navys Fifth Fleet, and forms strong ties with partner nations throughout the Arabian Gulf region. The Pentagon oversaw the escort on high alert. Visit the following link for more information: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/nsa_bahrain.html. Their efforts saved DOD tens of millions of dollars in transportation costs due to cargo delays resulting from improper processing. The four cutters then came under the operational command of the Navy's Task Force 60 for Leadership Interdiction Operations (LIO) in the eastern Mediterranean. My understanding is that each 110' has two LTJG slots (OPS and XO) and one LT slot (CO). The navy drew upon its standing contingency plans for combat
Training Division: Phone (910) 440-6505. The unit also supports other U.S. Coast Guard deployable specialized forces operating throughout the CENTCOM area of responsibility. A special FRC Transition Team assisted with the monumental task of coordinating the Coast Guard acceptance, commissioning, and transit of each of the six new FRCs to Bahrain. Administrative control of PATFORSWA remains with the Coast Guard Atlantic Area commander. Students will be expected to pass Task 1-01 Physical Fitness Standards of COMDTINST 16247.3E(series)upon arrival to PDT. 9, Adak and Aquidneck deployed to the Northern Arabian Gulf followed by Baranof and Wrangell on Mar. The Original Joker, Cesar Romer, was a star in Hollywood, but just a regular guy in the Coast Guard. [25] The RCBs reported their engine failure to Task Force 56, and all communications were terminated after the report. LANTAREA assigned an officer in charge (OIC) of PATFORSWA and selected four 110-foot Island-class patrol boats (WPBs) for the mission based on their superior maintenance records. Cell phones are the primary means of communications in Bahrain and are used to receive updated AT/FP text alerts. COUNTRY INFO Members of the U.S. Coast Guards Patrol Forces Southwest Asia conduct container climbing during a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) demonstration at their training facility in Manama, Bahrain. REPORTING IN Likewise, Petty Officer 1st Class Amad Hankins, a store keeper with PATFORSWAs shoreside supply division, is a founding member of Enlisted Professionals in Connection, a Coast Guard-recognized affinity group promoting diversity and mentorship for enlisted members. Operationally, PATFORSWA cutters have evolved from operating predominantly in the Central and Northern Persian Gulf to joint and combined patrols with multi-national boarding teams extending into the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea. These teams support the combined maritime forces operating in CENTCOM enforcing international law and sanctions, conduct pattern of life multi-national vessel boardings on the high seas, facilitate deployed Coast Guard members required tactical training, and provide a myriad of subject matter expert exchange opportunities to enhance partner nation interoperability in the Middle East. All apartments are furnished to include items such as bedding (sheets, blankets), cookware, and utensils but you are encourages to check with your sponsor regarding other items. Training topics include mission planning; boarding procedures; law enforcement case package preparation; defensive tactics; use of force; escorts and detainee processing; close quarters combat; tactical combat casualty care; hidden compartments; hazardous situations; confined spaces; and smuggling trends. Working directly with the U.S. Navy but also equipped with a unique set of authorities, the Coast Guard fills a niche nicely between the diplomacy efforts of the Department of State and the purely defense operations of the Department of Defense in the Middle East. But the Coast Guard lead by RADM Frederick Billard (Commandant 1924 -32 and pictured left) leveraged new technology to meet the challenge. It is recommended you bring a set of towels, your own sheets (if you choose to), and warm weather clothes (it does get chilly here). What are the requirements to get picked up for one of these spots? 2703 Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave, SE Upon receiving orders to PATFORSWA, each candidate is required to successfully complete a variety of pre-deployment training developed to best prepare him or her for the Coast Guards most dynamic and high-threat operating area. I understand it's pretty competitive, any recommendations on how to get an edge or advantage as a . Finally, to encourage dialogue among the entire crew, the command sponsors "Shwarma Time" on Tuesday. Cutters Wrangell, Adak, Aquidneck, and Baranof were prepared for their new roles as the first Coast Guard PATFORSWA patrol boats to serve under NAVCENT operational and tactical control in OIF. Retired Capt. CDR Hood and his wife Arlene are both natives of central Connecticut, and high school sweethearts. Primarily working in Afghanistan, they helped Department of Defense (DOD) and State Department personnel prepare their equipment, vehicles, and supplies for redeployment. The Coast Guard was a prime operational vehicle to extend the U.S. Navys projection of power into littoral areas in the Northern Persian Gulf. During this time they drifted into Iranian waters. Identified as the platform of choice for this mission, four Island Class 110-foot patrol cutters began preparations for their deployment in October 2002. They inspected nearly 20% of all containers, approximately 2.2 million pieces of equipment, that were moved out of Iraq. They left Kuwait at 12:23 p.m local time and were scheduled to refuel with the U.S. Coast Guard Island Class Patrol Cutter Monomoy at 5 p.m. During the transit one RCB developed an engine problem, and both boats stopped to solve the mechanical issue. We also use nationally recognized events such as Hispanic Heritage month to hold a potluck and talk about the contributions of Hispanic Coast Guard members.. A sponsor will be assigned to you, will contact you upon notification of your orders and assignment and ensure you are provided housing, transportation and guidance upon arrival. I didnt mind attending late into the evening or waking up at 1:00 a.m., because I knew I would connect with exceptional people, receive high-class mentorship, and converse on how to improve our sea services, said Lt. j.g. Here PATFORSWA has played a key role in regional maritime security and infrastructure protection operations, enforcing international maritime rules-based order, deterring and defeating violent extremism and strengthening partner nations' maritime capabilities to promote a secure maritime environment in NAVCENT's area of operations. The naval command cancelled this mission when Turkey would not support the use of its territory for supplying a northern front in Iraq. PATFORSWA was created in November 2002 as a contingency operation to support the U.S. Navy with patrol boats. Another significant function the PATFORSWA Program Managers assumed was coordinating the vast amount of administrative and personnel actions required to maintain the force presence and readiness in NAVCENTs area of operations. This fact may be one reason why diversity and inclusion practices organically exist throughout PATFORSWA, from the shoreside component to the six 110-foot Island-class cutters. Once acclimated, the next thing a visitor will notice in building two of the Naval Support Activity Bahrain base is the command board with portraits of U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA)s command cadre and department heads. $AbyLa`| 3c
Program staff help travelers comply with CENTCOM country clearance requirements and help control purpose-based meaningful visits for mission accomplishment while maintaining superior working relationships with NAVCENT. NSA Bahrain is located in the capital of Manama, in the Kingdom of Bahrain, east of Saudi Arabia. They work in concert with U.S. Navy assets and classified operations, multinational exercises, and close quarters interactions with Iranian vessels while providing Title 14 [law enforcement] expertise to the operational commanders. Pre-Deployment Training: PATFORSWA Cutter Crew: This course includes Weapons Proficiency, Water Survival Training, Combat Life Saver (CLS), CBRN, Tactical Egress and crew-served . 854 0 obj
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Deck The deck department provides coordinates all port operations. There was a verbal exchange between the Iranian and U.S personnel and the officer commanding the RCBs allowed the Iranian sailors to come aboard and take control. The ship-in-a-box is fabricated from shipping containers. PATFORSWA: This course includes Weapons Proficiency, Water Survival Training, Combat Life Saver (CLS), CBRN, Tactical Egress and crew-served weapons familiarization. An official website of the United States government, Sector Jacksonville Prevention Department Information Page, National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB), Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. These efforts are to deter and counter disruptive countries, defeat violent extremism, and strengthen partner nations' maritime capabilities to secure the maritime environment in the Central Command area of responsibility. The Navy called on the Coast Guard to perform missions that have always formed part of The AIT is a 12-man Coast Guard deployable specialized forces (DSF) team that rotates into the theater for six-month deployments. Manama is the capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain and is a very westernized city in the Middle East. operations involving Iraq and, in September 2002, United States Naval Forces Central Command It designated this shore detachment Patrol Forces, Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA). PATFORSWA was created in November 2002 as a contingency operation to support the U.S. Navy with patrol boats. The Mission of PATFORSWA is to train, organize, equip, support and deploy combat-ready Coast Guard Forces in support of CENTCOM and national security objectives. Clinton Carlson, commodore of PATFORSWA. 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