Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Event runs from: 6/22/2011  through: 10/25/2011 

CARAT 2011
CARAT 2011 
The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) is a series of annual bilateral military exercises conducted by United States Pacific Fleet with several member nations of ASEAN in Southeast Asia. Currently, the navies of Bangledesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand participate. Objectives of CARAT include enhancing regional cooperation; building friendships, and strengthening professional skills.

 CARAT 2011 News Articles
USS Kidd (DDG100)
USS Kidd CO Recounts Rescue of Iranian Fishermen
Bahrain – The USS Kidd (DDG 100) Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team boarded Iranian fishing dhow Al Molai to rescue 13 hostages from pirates at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time in the northern Arabian Sea, Jan. 5.
USS Ford (FFG 54)
USS Ford returns after six-month deployment
The guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) is scheduled to return to Everett Nov. 17, after a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific.
US, Royal Cambodian Navies Head to Sea for CARAT 2011 Exercise
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia - U.S. and royal Cambodian navies began their 2nd annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia exercise Oct. 20, with a pierside opening ceremony at the port of Sihanoukville.
USS Dewey (DDG 105) Fire Controlmen Speak with a Royal Brunei Navy officer During CARAT Brunei 2011
CARAT Brunei 2011 Fosters Partnerships Among Nations
MUARA, Brunei - Approximately 80 female Sailors from the U.S. and the Royal Brunei Navies shared their service experiences as part of Cooperation Afloat and Readiness Training (CARAT) Brunei 2011 at Muara Naval Base, Oct. 4.
USS Ford (FFG 54)
U.S. and Bangladesh Navies complete at-sea portion of CARAT Bangladesh
Bangladesh Navy ships are joined by ships from the U.S. Navy during a surface gunnery exercise as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2011.
The Bangladesh Navy Band performs on the pier as USS Defender (MCM 2) maneuvers to arrive in Chittagong for exercise CARAT 2011
U.S., Bangladesh Launch First CARAT Naval Exercise
The Bangladesh Navy Band performs on the pier as USS Defender (MCM 2) maneuvers to arrive in Chittagong for exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2011.
USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93)
Expanded At-Sea Training Highlights U.S., Singapore CARAT Exercise
SINGAPORE - The arrival of two U.S. Navy destroyers to Singapore, followed by an opening ceremony at Changi Naval Base Aug. 15 marks the beginning of the 17th Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore exercise.
USS Howard Hosts Women’s Symposium on Professional Development, Preventing Assaults
USS Howard Hosts Women’s Symposium on Professional Development, Preventing Assaults
Seventy-five women from USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93) gathered for a women's symposium in Puerto Princesa, Philippines.
USS Ford (FFG 54) man the rails as the ship arrives in Vladivostok, Russia
USS Ford Arrives in Vladivostok, Russia
The guided-missile Frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) arrived in Vladivostok, Russia for a port visit.
USS Tortuga (LSD 46) conduct an amphibious landing exercise during CARAT Malaysia 2011
U.S. Set Maritime Exercise in Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines - Three U.S. Navy ships arrived in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, to launch the 17th Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT).
Philippine Navy commandos board USNS Safeguard (T-ARS 50)
U.S., Philippine Navies to Join for CARAT Exercise in Palawan
SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 22, 2011) Philippine Navy commandos board USNS Safeguard (T-ARS 50) during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) exercise in support of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) 2011.
USS Ford Underway on West Pac Tour 2011
USS Ford Underway on West Pac Tour 2011
USS Ford pulling alongside USS Pecos, a naval fuel tanker for a Refuel At Sea (RAS). The USS Ford and her crew are tasked with making several stops throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim to conduct Cooperation Afloat Readiness And Training(CARAT) and Community Relation (COMREL) activities for the Summer of 2011.
USS Tortuga (LSD 46) launches a target drone during a drone gunnery exercise in support of CARAT Malaysia 2011
USS Tortuga deployed for CARAT 2011
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 11, 2011) - USS Tortuga (LSD 46) launches a target drone during a drone gunnery exercise in support of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2011.
CARAT Participants Volunteer at Malaysian Orphanage
KUANTAN, Malaysia - U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian navy Sailors began a series of community service activities as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2011 June 7 at a local orphanage.
CARAT 2011
Reuben James Takes Part in CARAT 2011
GULF OF THAILAND (May 17, 2011) U.S. and Royal Thai Navy ships steam together in formation during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat and Readiness Training (CARAT) Thailand 2011.
USS Halsey (DDG 97)
USS Halsey Returns to San Diego from Independent Deployment
SAN DIEGO - USS Halsey (DDG 97) returned to San Diego following an independent six-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and Western Pacific areas of responsibility (AOR), March 14.

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