IMX22 was performed together with U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa’s train Cutlass Categorical 2022 and is the most important multinational coaching occasion within the Center East with greater than 9,000 personnel and as much as 50 ships from greater than 60 nations and worldwide organizations throughout the U.S. Central Command and U.S. Africa Command theaters.
In the course of the 18-day train, NAVSUP FLC Bahrain supported 14 port visits throughout the USNAVCENT space of duty (AOR) and delivered 190,000 kilos of cargo and mail, to incorporate over 300 excessive precedence elements requisitions, to varied ahead deployed U.S. Navy combatants. The command deployed Logistics Assist Representatives from Bahrain, Oman and UAE to supply boots-on-the-ground logistics help in Muscat, Oman; Berenice, Egypt; Dubai and Fujairah, UAE to make sure seamless motion of provides and companies for U.S. Navy vessels.
“The preparation and logistics help to conduct an train of this magnitude speaks volumes of the professionals we have now in-theater. The help NAVSUP FLC Bahrain offers at dwelling station and areas all through the AOR performed a significant position in offering high-caliber coaching to an unlimited variety of forces,” stated Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Krantz, NAVSUP FLC Bahrain Liaison to USNAVCENT.
Planning for IMX 22 was held over the previous yr to make sure profitable execution of the train. NAVSUP FLC Bahrain Contracting Division supplied distinctive help to U.S. maritime forces and our allies and companions all through train planning and execution. The command awarded contracts to allow the Last IMX22 Planning Convention that befell in Dubai in November 2021, and supported necessities in 22 geographically distinct areas all through the USNAVCENT AOR.
“Worldwide Maritime Train 22 is a key occasion for U.S. fifth Fleet and our worldwide companions. Our group at all times seems ahead to supporting these workout routines and the coaching that cultivates mission readiness all through the area” stated CAPT Timothy Griffin, the Commanding Officer of NAVSUP FLC Bahrain.
NAVSUP FLC Bahrain is one in every of eight FLCs underneath Commander, NAVSUP. Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Penn., and using a various, worldwide workforce of greater than 22,500 navy and civilian personnel, NAVSUP’s mission is to supply provides, companies, and quality-of-life help to the Navy and joint warfighter.
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