The Atlantic Area Combatant Commander Operations Branch (LANT-3R5) under the Operations Directorate was created in May 2006 due to this need. [4], The first RAID was deployed in 2003 and they were brought under the PATFORSWA command structure in 2010. This included a full time supervisor which we hadnt had before. In response to the continued shifting requirements to meet our national objectives in the Middle East, the Coast Guard continues to follow on the RAID team legacy with the Navy requesting to provide special, enhanced Coast Guard experience to bring to bear on the problem sets of the day in support of NAVCENT missions. 886 0 obj <>stream It is not uncommon for Force Protection measures to be implemented with little notification. The Advanced Interdiction Team (AIT) is deployed for six-month periods from the Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) in Chesapeake, Virginia. Equipment housed on base included eight MSU trailers, small arms, a portable armory, a spare cutter engine and chemical, biological and radiation (CBR) detection and decontamination equipment. Since PATFORSWA stood up almost 20 years ago, the enterprise program managers for the largest Coast Guard unit outside the United States has been a small group of volunteer reservists who have quietly rotated through their assignments all the while laser focused on accomplishing those two main lines of effort. NSA Bahrain held a variety of Navy posts necessary to PATFORSWA operations, including NAVCENT, the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and Destroyer Squadron 50 (DESRON 50), the operational command for Coast Guard cutter forces. All Coast Guard Active Duty and Reservists who go on expeditionary deployments that last more than 30 days must complete the following Deployment-Related . They also provide security for internal unit functions such as the Command Center, Communications Center, berthing areas, mail delivery, Entry Control Points (ECPs), Vehicle Control Points (VCPs) and traffic control/vehicle movement. Likewise, Petty Officer 1st Class Amad Hankins, a store keeper with PATFORSWAs shoreside supply division, is a founding member of Enlisted Professionals in Connection, a Coast Guard-recognized affinity group promoting diversity and mentorship for enlisted members. Both OCO and later EOM funding were key in establishing the staff element at Atlantic Area to support the PATFORSWA mission since that work directly supported the Coast Guards overseas missions in the CENTCOM area of operations. RAID members were Customs Border Clearance Agent-certified and enforced all U.S. customs and applicable regulations. John McKinley as officer-in-charge for PATFORSWA, and based on their maintenance records, selected the four 110-foot Island- Class patrol boats (WPB) Adak, Aquidneck, Baranof and Wrangell. The Bahraini Dinar is the primary currency off base in Bahrain. These efforts include a weekly eagles and anchors meeting that was established earlier in summer 2020, and "real talk with the deputy," where all paygrades are encouraged to present any issues directly to leadership. 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The non-Muslims are almost entirely non-citizens, and among immigrants, many are Muslims. The current Commodore, Capt. Internet access is usually available at your residence but you can also bring your own wireless router. 15 Mohegan Ave thereby freeing naval assets to conduct offensive combat operations. FPO AE 09834-0002. Religious freedom is secured by the constitution; other faiths may worship publicly and establish designated places of worship. It is a totally different side of the Coast Guard. The maritime conditions of Iraq and the Persian Gulf can greatly limit the operations of most naval vessels and warships. The Navys forces were located at the port city of Manama, Bahrain, mainly at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, requiring PATFORSWA staff to locate their base of operations in that area. The "Heritage Class" of Offshore Patrol Cutters will meet the evolving challenges of today, while recalling the original vision of the Coast Guard founder, and founding father Alexander Hamilton. Deck The deck department provides coordinates all port operations. On Mar. In Kuwait, the exchange rate is approximately $3.54 US to 1KWD. PATFORSWA also supports the advanced interdiction team, a 12-person detachment comprised of Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) personnel. PATFORSWA works with Naval Forces Central Command to conduct maritime operations forwarding U.S. interests. Cutters Wrangell, Adak, Aquidneck, and Baranof were prepared for their new roles as the first Coast Guard PATFORSWA patrol boats to serve under NAVCENT operational and tactical control in OIF. Identified as the platform of choice for this mission, four Island Class 110-foot patrol cutters began preparations for their deployment in October 2002. There was a verbal exchange between the Iranian and U.S personnel and the officer commanding the RCBs allowed the Iranian sailors to come aboard and take control. U.S. naval forces could only occupy a 400-meter stretch of their piers 900-meter length, so vessel shifting also became a regular task for the WPB crews. They also regularly augment other teams and assets in theater and perform boardings in the Persian Gulf, train foreign military units throughout the region, and conduct demonstrations for visiting VIPs. [21][22][23] Patrol craft of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy seized the craft and detained the crew at a military base on Farsi Island. patforswa works with naval forces central command (navcent) in furthering their goals to conduct persistent maritime operations to forward u.s. interests, deter and counter disruptive countries, defeat violent extremism and strengthen partner nations' maritime capabilities in order to promote a secure maritime environment in the centcom area of Commander Destroyer Squadron 50 and Commander Task Force (CTF) 55 which is actually the same organization exercises operational and tactical command over PATFORSWA. and board Iraqi vessels and Coast Guard cutters could serve in force protection and escort duty, is a senior-level communications professional with more than 2023 Defense Media Network. It conducts law enforcement training for vessel and shore-side personnel associated with partner nations in the region and coalition-nation vessels. ATTN: Member Name/Department Communications Command. Today, PATFORSWA personnel and cutters form Combined Task Group 55.1 and are part of the Navys Combined Task Force 55 under the operational and tactical control of the NAVCENT Commander. The Mission of PATFORSWA is to train, organize, equip, support and deploy combat-ready Coast Guard Forces in support of CENTCOM and national security objectives. The ATFP shore support team is tasked to provide protection to vessels in security zones and pier areas. PATFORSWA has a well supplied machine and workshop allowing engineers and damage control personnel to fabricate necessary items to facilitate emergency repairs and reduce logistical delay for specialized parts. See the useful information link on this site for more information. Retired Capt. Command Master Chief Evan C. Burch Command Master Chief, PATFORSWA PATFORSWA makes up part of the coalition forces that conduct Maritime Security Operations in the Persian Gulf. Located in Bahrain, a small country in the Arabian Gulf, members of PATFORSWA are already attuned to understanding different cultures, traditions, and socioeconomic variations. Deployment to Guantanamo Bay ("GITMO") is considered an expeditionary deployment, so the requirements below do apply. This took on a new level of complexity as the members who deployed needed to meet CENTCOM Non-standard Forces Training Requirements (NSFTR) for mobilization to the area of operations. The Navy called on the Coast Guard to perform missions that have always formed part of Students will be expected to pass Task 1-01 Physical Fitness Standards of COMDTINST 16247.3E(series)upon arrival to PDT. PSC 851 BOX 110 Many of our crew members have personal laptops and hand held devices for communicating with family stateside. Open communication allows ideas and values from different backgrounds to be heard and appreciated. There is a Navy Federal Credit Union at NSA Bahrain. In early 2003, an advance team arrived in Bahrain to set-up PATFORSWA. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Maui (WPB 1304) steams through the Arabian Gulf during Exercise Spartan Kopis 17. 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PATFORSWA works with Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) in furthering their goals to conduct persistent maritime operations to forward U.S. interests, deter and counter disruptive countries, defeat violent extremism and strengthen partner nations maritime capabilities in order to promote a secure maritime environment in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. If you would like to view the status of your application click here or point your browser to dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil . It designated this detachment as Patrol Forces, Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA). Initially viewed as a contingency operational need to support those cutters, a solicitation for a handful of Coast Guard reservists was made in 2005. Indeed the leadership of PATFORSWA includes officers and enlisted members from all walks of life, and visually embodies tenets from the Coast Guard Commandants Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). As you step into the building, the one thing that you notice immediately is the air conditioning. They are routinely in harms way. Administrative control of PATFORSWA remains with the Coast Guard Atlantic Area commander. On January 15,McKinley touched down while executive officer, Lt. Greg Magee and rest of the staff members arrived within a week. The funding provided flexibility for the service to employ the reserve Component to fill a variety of new roles and missions supporting defense operations overseas. Finally, to encourage dialogue among the entire crew, the command sponsors "Shwarma Time" on Tuesday. 0 Personnel in Bahrain will be assigned to Government leased housing off base and will have at least one or two roommates from either the shore side support or cutter force. This source of funding, now called Enduring Overseas Mission (EOM) funds, remains a crucial factor of the Coast Guards ability to surge reserve members to meet these overseas operations. combatants could not navigate and Coast Guard cutters could remain on station for days as PATFORSWA is composed of six 110-foot cutters, shoreside support personnel, and the Maritime Engagement Team. The Atlantic Area (LANTAREA) Combatant Commander Operations Branch (LANT-3R5) was formed, ultimately becoming what we know as the Contingency Operations Branch (LANT-39). At 5:10p.m. the boats were approached by the two small Iranian center-console craft followed by two more boats. While the 110-foot Island-class cutters back home are being decommissioned and replaced by the fast response cutter (FRC), the PATFORSWA 110s are continuing to be expertly maintained to ensure they continue to support regional strategic objectives. Its three stories high and offers 2,000 square feet of interior space to simulate shipboard inspections. ATMs and currency exchange are available at the airport and on base. Teams are trained with mannequins, mechanical breaching gear, non-gun and air-soft training weapons, and contraband detection kits. [5], There were six Coast Guard 110' Island class patrol boats assigned to PATFORSWA: Adak, Aquidneck, Baranof, Maui, Monomoy, and Wrangell. The cutter crews conducted sea trials for two days, stowed stores aboard the patrol boats on Mar. Additional specific training is provided to each individual based on his/her rate and assignment to develop their technical abilities for their often unique position within the crew. Mike Ferullo who served as the divisions fourth chief from 2016 to 2021 commented, When RAID was disestablished in 2015 we were able to reprogram some of their billets to plus up the Maritime Engagement Team (MET). They play a crucial role in maritime security, maritime infrastructure protection, and theater security cooperation in the region. naval units came from small boats, patrol craft and mine laying vessels. Theres also a real 60-foot dhow fishing vessel with more than 20 hidden compartments to challenge boarding parties. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Frank Iannazzo-Simmons. An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Prohibition was a hard unremitting war with few rewards. Three transit trips with major cutter escort will have covered more than 30,000 nautical miles and included numerous international engagements with partner nations along the way when the mission is fully complete this fall. Training Division: Phone (910) 440-6505. U.S. Coast Guard Historian's Office Visit the following link for more information: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/nsa_bahrain.html. The ship-in-a-box is fabricated from shipping containers. patrol boats would expand the naval presence to shallow littoral areas where larger naval The PATFORSWA Program Manager at LANTAREA have been pivotal in championing, developing, and implementing the transition to these advanced and highly capable assets. The Director value is rotated among the Services. In this instance, this handful of reservists serve as the HR Division to facilitate all personnel support needs to ensure the operational commitment is fulfilled at PATFORSWA. It was not uncommon for these reservists to support LANTAREA hurricane response efforts, act as liaison officers to other government agencies like FEMA and served as project officers for special events. They are exposed to a vastly different culture and gain a greater appreciation for how people live outside the United States, said Carlson. The support crew also modified the compound to house all of its personnel in case of heightened security requirements. [24], According to military sources, the two RCBs were on a routine transit from Kuwait to Bahrain, which serves as the home port for Task Force 56 under the Fifth Fleet. The service's Atlantic Area Command (LANTAREA), headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia, created a shore detachment to support its cutter operations overseas. The Navy tasked PATFORSWA with supporting two Navy 170-foot Cyclone-Class patrol craft due to their similarity to Coast Guard patrol boats. We also use nationally recognized events such as Hispanic Heritage month to hold a potluck and talk about the contributions of Hispanic Coast Guard members.. The MET conducts both Title 10 subject-matter expertise exchanges and Title 22 formal training. Based in Bahrain, the U.S. Coast Guards Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA) works alongside the U.S. Navy and partner nations to provide maritime security in the Arabian Gulf. In addition, all shoreside personnel provide Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) support. It was commissioned as a permanent duty station in June 2004. The crew from Sapelo, originally intended to serve as a relief for individuals on board deployed cutters, were not needed in that role. They would face plenty of challenges with summertime temperatures averaging well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit and periodic sandstorms that deposited brown grit on all exposed surfaces. Their primary focus in the AOR is enforcing maritime law, monitoring pattern-of-life activities of local merchant and fishing fleets, and detecting and countering illicit smuggling of lethal aid and narcotics. You will find all the amenities of any other big city, keeping in mind that it is still a foreign country and in the Middle East with a different culture. trained in these operations. Members assigned to LANTAREA were responsible for the training, medical readiness, and administration requirements of members deploying to the the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations. This 12-person team conducts VBSS and smallboat operations and counter-smuggling work ops at their Naval Support Activity Bahrain ship-in-a-box facility consisting of both an indoor (air-conditioned) and outdoor mock ship, volumetric lab, and smuggling dhow. DESRON 50/TF55 directs the operations of all Coast Guard forces in the AOR and ensure CENTCOM strategic objectives are prioritized. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) requested Coast Guard support for its planned operations in OIF. 12. PATFORSWA was created in November 2002 as a contingency operation to support the U.S. Navy with patrol boats. Faircount Media Group. Early on these reservists help the LANTAREA Cutter Forces staff who had assumed the role of managing PATFORSWA as a new collateral duty.. PATFORSWAs units proved so successful that WPBs Monomoy and Maui joined the flotilla in May 2004 bringing the number of 110s in the Arabian Gulf to six. Adak is assigned to CTF 55, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The MET also participates in numerous exercises critical to enhancing the interoperability of U.S. and foreign forces in the CENTCOM AOR in the realm of visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) and smallboat operations. In October, LANTAREA created a shore detachment to oversee personnel, supply and maintenance requirements for patrol boat operations in the Persian Gulf. Operationally, PATFORSWA cutters have evolved from operating predominantly in the Central and Northern Persian Gulf to joint and combined patrols with multi-national boarding teams extending into the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea. Cell phones are the primary means of communications in Bahrain and are used to receive updated AT/FP text alerts. The Coast Guard began its earliest preparations in the final months of 2002 and the lack of any pre-existing plan or blueprint for this sort of mission proved the Coast Guard's greatest challenge. - March 19, 2018, Crewmembers aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Adak (WPB-1333) raise the American flag. Not sure that the PATFORSWA FRC's were in service in Bahrain this time last year. (NAVCENT) requested U.S. Coast Guard support for a mission termed Operation Iraqi Our crew members have personal laptops and hand held devices for communicating with family stateside Class! 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