In the course of the sail, the ships accomplished division ways (DIVTACS), which is at-sea coaching designed for ship handlers to observe maneuvering inside shut proximity to different vessels and enhance the arrogance of the bridge groups to handle more difficult crusing circumstances.
“This was an ideal alternative to proceed enhancing our capability to function alongside our allies from the Philippines,” stated USS Ralph Johnson Officer Of The Deck (OOD) Lt.j.g. Vince Smetona, from San Clemente, California. “The connection between our navies has been extremely sturdy for a very long time, and evolutions like this permit us to maintain strengthening these bonds at a ship-level.”
U.S. seventh Fleet routinely sails with allies and companions to construct interoperability and handle shared maritime safety challenges.
“U.S. seventh Fleet will proceed to search out alternatives to sail alongside our allies and companions and reinforce the significance {of professional} maritime operations at sea wherever worldwide legislation permits. Our U.S.-Philippines alliance stays very important to Indo-Pacific safety and stability within the area,” stated Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, Commander, U.S. seventh Fleet.
U.S. seventh Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and companions in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific area.
