HOUSING Command Master Chief Evan C. Burch Command Master Chief, PATFORSWA During this time they drifted into Iranian waters. "[29] The statement did not account for navigation equipment. By comparison, stateside crews have less pipeline training, do not receive any combat training, and do not have the same expectation of being fully functional immediately upon reporting to their new unit. They married in 2005, have four children, and enjoy outdoor adventures together as a family. U.S. Coast Guard Historian's Office In addition, PATFORSWA began 24-hour force protection at its compound. Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA) is a United States Coast Guard command based in Manama, Bahrain. PATFORSWA moved from its own small compound at the Mina Salmon port facility in June 2003 to Naval Support Activity Bahrain, and formally commissioned as a unit in 2004. PATFORSWA was created in November 2002 as a contingency operation to support the U.S. Navy with patrol boats. 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. Naval operations supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) began with the U.S. Navy in the summer of 2002. This open dialogue among our members increases communication and understanding amongst each other as we are stationed so far away from friends and family, said Petty Officer 1st Class Lisa Pique, a storekeeper and the LDAC chair. In October 2002, the commander of U.S. The Coast Guard's goal was to ensure that hazardous material was properly prepared for shipment and re-entry to U.S. ports. The Navy had very limited capability in boarding, maritime [11] The next two replacement cutters Glen Harris and Emlen Tunnell sailed for Bahrain before the end of 2021. In 2010, a 12-member Maritime Engagement Team (MET) joined PATFORSWA. The ATFP shore support team is tasked to provide protection to vessels in security zones and pier areas. Teasing apart the web of duties and responsibilities the LANTAREA PATFORSWA Program Managers have, there are predominantly two major lines of effort. Visit the following link for more information: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/nsa_bahrain.html. A special FRC Transition Team assisted with the monumental task of coordinating the Coast Guard acceptance, commissioning, and transit of each of the six new FRCs to Bahrain. 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. As it had in previous American combat operations, the Coast Guard conducted operations well suited to cutters and their crews. the service's peace-time mission. Located in Bahrain, a small country in the Arabian Gulf, members of PATFORSWA are already attuned to understanding different cultures, traditions, and socioeconomic variations. The future of PATFORSWA and the Program Managers at LANTAREA is bright. Open communication allows ideas and values from different backgrounds to be heard and appreciated. [18], The Maritime Engagement Team (MET) is responsible for providing specialized law enforcement training to all cutters in theater and certifying their Level II Non-Compliant Boarding Teams. As the largest outside continental US (OCONUS) Coast Guard command, PATFORSWA has wholeheartedly embraced these lines of effort. The Advanced Interdiction Team (AIT) is deployed for six-month periods from the Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) in Chesapeake, Virginia. PATFORSWA: This course includes Weapons Proficiency, Water Survival Training, Combat Life Saver (CLS), CBRN, Tactical Egress and crew-served weapons familiarization. The Iranian forces made the sailors kneel with their hands behind their heads. The PATFORSWA assignment process is all-volunteer and competitive. The non-Muslims are almost entirely non-citizens, and among immigrants, many are. PATFORSWA remains the Coast Guard's largest unit outside of the United States. Your report date will be coordinated by the PATFORSWA Command via the PATFORSWA Administration Officer and SMTC. The AIT is a primary contributor to the Combined Maritime Forces CTF 150 and CTF 152 operations. RAID members were Customs Border Clearance Agent-certified and enforced all U.S. customs and applicable regulations. In early 2003, an advance team arrived in Bahrain to set-up PATFORSWA. Teams are trained with mannequins, mechanical breaching gear, non-gun and air-soft training weapons, and contraband detection kits. Initially viewed as a contingency operational need to support those cutters, a solicitation for a handful of Coast Guard reservists was made in 2005. PATFORSWA is composed of six 110-foot cutters, shoreside support personnel, and the Maritime Engagement Team. This small and unique organization has been staffed by a continuous rotation of Coast Guard reservists for the last 16 years. PREREQUISITES, QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS and EQUIPMENT LIST: WATER SUVIVAL TRAINING Program (WSTP) Intro, The above information can also be accessed via CG Workstation III at SMTC CGPortal Page, An official website of the United States government, National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIB), Advanced Marksmanship Instructor Course (AMI), Advanced Tactical Operations Course (ATOC), Crew-Served Weapon MK19 40mm Machine Gun Course (MK-19), Opposing Force Tactical Coxswain Course (OPFOR), Port Security Unit Basic Skills Course (PSU BSC), D05-SMB-SMTC-PATFORSWAOverseasEntry@uscg.mil, Wear of the NWU Type III - Uniform Regulations COMDTINST M1020_6J CH 5_D_20, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Another significant function the PATFORSWA Program Managers assumed was coordinating the vast amount of administrative and personnel actions required to maintain the force presence and readiness in NAVCENTs area of operations. 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. The Atlantic Area (LANTAREA) Combatant Commander Operations Branch (LANT-3R5) was formed, ultimately becoming what we know as the Contingency Operations Branch (LANT-39). If you would like to view the status of your application click here or point your browser to dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil . The Coast Guard Cutters Monomoy and Maui, two of the six cutters attached to PATFORSWA, are mixed gender and allow all Coast Guard members interested in Arabian Gulf afloat opportunities the chance to deploy to the Middle East. [20], Secretary of State John Kerry, spoke with Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at least five times by telephone. A third strategic bucket of responsibilities the program managers have oversight of is the coordinated management of PATFORSWA equipment and assets. The Navy drew on its plans for combat operations in Iraq, and in September 2002, U.S. Mailing address: Telephone FY 2023 Special Duty Pay and Assignment Pay FY 2023 (1 Oct 22 to 30 Sep 23) Special Duty Pay & Assignment Pay ALCOAST 359/22 provides Fiscal Year 2023 Special Duty (SDP) and Assignment Pay (AP) authorizations. Each Island-class cutter receives at least one week per month to perform all scheduled maintenance, and every 18 months the unit is sent into a dry dock to conduct more comprehensive repairs to major pieces of machinery. [4], Referred to as the 2016 U.S.Iran naval incident. It is recommended you bring a set of towels, your own sheets (if you choose to), and warm weather clothes (it does get chilly here). A sponsor will be assigned to you, will contact you upon notification of your orders and assignment and ensure you are provided housing, transportation and guidance upon arrival. 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. PATFORSWA is the Coast Guard's largest unit outside the United States comprising six WPB crews, a relief crew for key personnel, and shore-side support units. hbbd``b` S.-qc@?` 6 Pre-Deployment Training: PATFORSWA Cutter Crew: This course includes Weapons Proficiency, Water Survival Training, Combat Life Saver (CLS), CBRN, Tactical Egress and crew-served . Further demonstrating their commitment to DIAP principles, members of PATFORSWA opted to attend the 48th National Naval Officer Associations virtual symposium titled, Inclusion and Diversity, A Catalyst for Maritime Superiority, despite the time difference between Bahrain and the East Coast. [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. Launched in the summer of 2020, the DIAP is the Coast Guards holistic effort to identify and mitigate bias, work together to nurture a sense of community, and continue improving our culture toward bolstering the Services diversity and inclusion initiatives. While they are deployed as CTU 55.1.8, PATFORSWA acts as administrative control for the team, liaising on their behalf with U.S. 5th Fleet (C5F), and CTF 55. It designated this detachment as Patrol Forces, Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA). In Kuwait, the exchange rate is approximately $3.54 US to 1KWD. 15 Mohegan Ave We need to be able to trust each other, and these types of conversations allows the unit as a whole to embrace our differences, as well as find common ground.. LANTAREA assigned an officer in charge (OIC) of PATFORSWA and selected four 110-foot Island-class patrol boats (WPBs) for the mission based on their superior maintenance records. 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. I seem to recall sometime last summer (2021), that the first ones were escorted across the pond by a 270. 8. Not sure that the PATFORSWA FRC's were in service in Bahrain this time last year. New London, CT 06320-8100, Contacting us:U.S.C.G. Welcome to the U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia page on Facebook. 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. Cell phones are the primary means of communications in Bahrain and are used to receive updated AT/FP text alerts. The unit also supports other U.S. Coast Guard deployable specialized forces . The patrol boatcrews practice visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) techniques, maritime law enforcement, water survival, and tactical egress/emergency evacuation. Training continues to be a constant hum in preparation for deployment and while members are deployed in CENTCOM and the movement of personnel in and out of theater through assignments is a primary driver of administrative needs. Upon receiving orders to PATFORSWA, each candidate is required to successfully complete a variety of pre-deployment training developed to best prepare him or her for the Coast Guard's most dynamic and high-threat operating area. This requires a much more robust support network to continually train, provide intelligence, repair and replenish the cutters prior to their next operation. [12] After the arrival of Glen Harris and Emlen Tunnell but before the arrival of John Scheuerman and Clarence Sutphin Jr., the cutters Maui, Monomoy and Wrangell were decommissioned on 22 March 2022. Coast Guardsmen fill critical roles on ever-changing special teams such as the Combined Task Force 150, the Advanced Interdiction Team, and the MET. The non-Muslims are almost entirely non-citizens, and among immigrants, many are Muslims. Although the patrol force desperately needs the increased operational capabilities that FRCs would provide in the CENTCOM AOR, the Island class will continue to serve for the foreseeable future. Clinton Carlson, commodore of PATFORSWA. It is not uncommon for Force Protection measures to be implemented with little notification. The mission of PATFORSWA is to train, organize, equip, support, and deploy combat-ready Coast Guard forces in support of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and national security objectives. 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. PATFORSWA played an integral role in the rescue of the U.S. Navy Sailors. 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 navy drew upon its standing contingency plans for combat As the Coast Guards operational contributions in the Middle East shifted over time, so did the programmatic staff support back at LANTAREA. As members and assets began deploying to the Middle East, Atlanic Area staff was in chage of coordination and development. 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. Patrol Forces Southwest Asia ( PATFORSWA) is a United States Coast Guard command based in Manama, Bahrain. 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). ATMs and currency exchange are available at the airport and on base. There is a Navy Exchange, commissary, gym, food court, basketball court, movie theater, softball field, outdoor sand volleyball court, library, bowling alley, fitness pool, post office, dry cleaner, and Navy College. With the FRC transition comes the decommissioning and ultimate transfer of the six patrol boats still in Bahrain. See the useful information link on this site for more information. Faircount Media Group. This includes various courses designed to simulate combat situations before completing tactical combat casualty care and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear training. PATFORSWA Receives Two New Sentinel-Class U.S. Coast Guard Fast Response Cutters 25 May 2021 From U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs MANAMA, Bahrain - U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast response. That would mean their crews were assigned as "pre-comm" details in 2021, and i really do not know if the Academy assigns new O-1's to Pre-Comm details. U.S.-led coalition forces that allied against the Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein included Gulf-based nations that had their own coast guard forces. 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. [1][2][3] This duty also entails coordinating site visits by hundreds of essential Coast Guard and interagency partner staff, distinguished visitors and contractors who support PATFORSWA and the NAVCENT mission sets. They are exposed to a vastly different culture and gain a greater appreciation for how people live outside the United States, said Carlson. Due to this and the Coast Guard's expertise in littoral and shallow-water operations, a large part of the request by United States Central Command (CENTCOM) centered on the Coast Guard's smaller patrol boats. COUNTRY INFO Religious freedom is secured by the constitution; other faiths may worship publicly and establish designated places of worship. On Mar. Working directly with the U.S. Navy but also equipped with a unique set of authorities, the Coast Guard fills a niche nicely between the diplomacy efforts of the Department of State and the purely defense operations of the Department of Defense in the Middle East. The present-day Contingency Operations Branch (LANT-39) formed out of the need to provide contingency support to a few cutters deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In the meantime the following is the general mailing address: BAHRAIN: Edward H. Lundquist, U.S. Navy (Ret.) Many of our crew members have personal laptops and hand held devices for communicating with family stateside. CELL PHONES Coast Guard SPARS marching in formation as part of Honolulus V-J (Victory over Japan) Day Parade. PATFORSWAs WPBs would dock at a pier located at the Mina Salman port facility, a 10-minute drive from the compound. Retired Capt. 2703 Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave, SE 19,OIF combat operations commenced and PATFORSWAs cutters served as the coalitions workhorses in boarding, escort and force protection duties. There are religious services provided onboard coalition bases. With our unique Title 10 and Title 14 authorities, the Coast Guard has proven exceptionally valuable in conducting law enforcement centric and defense operations simultaneously., The Bahrain-based patrol boats have a different mission focus than the stateside Island-class cutters, which primarily conduct traditional Title 14 missions such as SAR; law enforcement boardings for the prevention, detection, and suppression of violations of laws of the United States; aids to navigation (ATON) verification; and depending on the region, high-value asset escorts. Identified as the platform of choice for this mission, four Island Class 110-foot patrol cutters began preparations for their deployment in October 2002. In addition, all members gain a greater understanding for DOD, joint capabilities, and national strategic objectives for the region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bill Dodge. There is a Navy Federal Credit Union at NSA Bahrain. We have never been more in demand than we are today and with that opportunity comes the continued challenge of sourcing that demand. In Kuwait, the exchange rate is approximately $3.54 US to 1KWD. DESRON 50/TF55 directs the operations of all Coast Guard forces in the AOR and ensure CENTCOM strategic objectives are prioritized. Training topics include mission planning; boarding procedures; law enforcement case package preparation; defensive tactics; use of force; escorts and detainee processing; close quarters combat; tactical combat casualty care; hidden compartments; hazardous situations; confined spaces; and smuggling trends. 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. The Navy tasked PATFORSWA with supporting two Navy 170-foot Cyclone-Class patrol craft due to their similarity to Coast Guard patrol boats. These units included cutters assigned to provide escort and force protection to battle groups and Military Sealift Command (MSC) convoys passing from the Strait of Gibraltar to the eastern Mediterranean. naval operations supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. These WPBs included Bainbridge Island, Grand Isle, Knight Island and Pea Island.[17]. The Coast Guard's In Bahrain, the exchange rate is approximately $2.65 US to 1BHD. The Original Joker, Cesar Romer, was a star in Hollywood, but just a regular guy in the Coast Guard. trained in these operations. Email: D05-DG-PDTTRNG@uscg.mil. The MET conducts both Title 10 subject-matter expertise exchanges and Title 22 formal training. LANTAREA assigned a commanding officer of PATFORSWA and selected four 110-foot Island-class patrol boats (WPBs) for the mission based on their superior maintenance records. Carlson said PATFORSWA is like no other Coast Guard command. Although these boards are commonplace throughout the Coast Guard, what is unique about this board is that no two members pictured look alike. The Long Blue Line: LANTAREAs PATFORSWA Managersover 15 years of leadership! The two patrol boats joined the Higgins Surface Action Group, and subsequently launched 23 Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles against chemical weapons sites in Syria. McKinley became a fulltime liaison officer to DESRON 50 and Magee became assistant operations officer for DESRON 50 in addition to their duties as PATFORSWAs commander and executive officer. In 2004, two additional WPBs, Monomoy and Maui, were brought to the PATFORSWA fleet for a total number of six Coast Guard Patrol Boats in the Persian Gulf. The cutter crews conducted sea trials for two days, stowed stores aboard the patrol boats on Mar. The MET is responsible for outfitting and training the six cutters and conducting their water survival training program certifications. I understand it's pretty competitive, any recommendations on how to get an edge or advantage as a . The RAID team assisted the SDDC units assigned to CENTCOM with redeployment of containerized Department of Defense cargo and hazardous materials. Six 110-foot Island-class patrol boats the Coast Guard cutters Adak, Aquidneck, Baranof, Maui, Monomoy, and Wrangell are forward deployed to Bahrain. All apartments are furnished to include items such as bedding (sheets, blankets), cookware, and utensils but you are encourages to check with your sponsor regarding other items. 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. PATFORSWA also includes the Maritime Engagement Team, and robust shoreside support, maintenance, and logistics components. %PDF-1.5
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combatants could not navigate and Coast Guard cutters could remain on station for days as Shortly after Syria closed its borders, the Sixth Fleet released the PATFORMED cutters from operations in the Mediterranean, the cutters then returned to United States. CDR Hood and his wife Arlene are both natives of central Connecticut, and high school sweethearts. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Robert D. Wyman. endstream
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<. There are religious services onboard NSA Bahrain. Its truly great to see the one team, one fight mentality in practice as our entire workforce works together to accomplish the mission by embracing individual personal backgrounds and strengths, said Carmichael. LOGBOOKS - Revenue and Coast Guard Cutters: An Overview, Revenue Cutter and Coast Guard Logbooks 1791-1991, Revenue Cutter and Coast Guard Muster Rolls 1831 - 1949, Revenue Cutter and Coast Guard Muster Rolls 1833-1932, Unbound US Revenue Cutter and CG Muster Rolls 1831-1915, Shipping Articles of the Revenue Cutter Service 1867 - 1916, Payroll of Officers & Enlisted Forces of USCG Cutters (1916 1935), Battle of the Atlantic & Greenland Patrol, SPAR Lillian Vasilas' Oral History Interview, Significant Dates in Coast Guard Aviation, Life-Saving Service and Coast Guard Units, Master Chief Petty Officers of the Coast Guard, Two Standards of Judgement - Michael Healy, Women in Coast Guard: Historical Chronology, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Commander Destroyer Squadron 50 and Commander Task Force (CTF) 55 which is actually the same organization exercises operational and tactical command over PATFORSWA. The advance team leased a compound that had housed a Coast Guard Port Security Unit a year earlier. On Mar. In the CENTCOM AOR, Carlson said the Island class almost exclusively executes Title 10 missions. The certain part of the puzzle is it is in our cultural fabric to say yes to the mission and to execute it with distinction. They play a crucial role in maritime security, maritime . It designated this shore detachment Patrol Forces, Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA). By November,McKinley led an advance team to the Arabian Gulf to determine the support facilities available in the host country. This DSF team of professional maritime law enforcement specialists from the MSRT in Chesapeake, Virginia, provides operational commanders with a full spectrum boarding team capable of every aspect of maritime enforcement, from pattern of life boardings to opposed/nonconsensual boardings.
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