Sailors and Marines work alongside their Indonesian counterparts during the amphibious assault landing held in support of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia.
In its 21st year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations including, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste.
Credit:AFN Yokosuka:8/8/15
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Shaping Deterrence in Depth Strategy: The Key Role of Focused Partnerships and Multilateralism
08/14/2015 – Habitual partnerships are a key element of shaping an effective deterrence in depth strategy in the Pacific.
In an interview with William Wesley, who works partnerships for PACFLEET, the way ahead in working collective security and defense in the Pacific is the focus of attention.