090905-N-3165S-566 U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 5, 2009) The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) takes position in formation behind the Royal Navy fleet auxiliary ship Lyme Bay (L 3007) and beside the mine countermeasures ships USS Gladiator (MCM 11) and USS Ardent (MCM 12). The ships are conducting a mine countermeasure exercise. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Steinhour/Released)