Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150)

[He219]

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Gulf of Oman (May 06, 2004) - Ships assigned to Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) assemble in a formation for a photo exercise. The multinational Combined Task Force was established to monitor, inspect, board, and stop suspect shipping to pursue the war on terrorism and includes operations currently taking place in the North Arabia Sea to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Countries contributing to CTF-150 currently include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Bart Bauer.

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Gulf of Oman (May 5, 2004) - A Boarding Team member assigned to the German Frigate FGS Augsburg (F213) provides security for the remainder of his team as they board a local cargo dhow by fast rope to conduct a search of the vessel. The multinational Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) was established to monitor, inspect, board, and stop suspect shipping to pursue the war on terrorism and includes operations currently taking place in the North Arabia Sea to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Countries contributing to CTF-150 currently include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States.

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Gulf of Oman (May 5, 2004) - A Team Leader for a boarding team assigned to the German frigate FGS Augsburg (F213) briefs security and recent intelligence regarding the boarding of fishing dhows in the area. The multinational Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) was established to monitor, inspect, board, and stop suspect shipping to pursue the war on terrorism and includes operations currently taking place in the North Arabia Sea to support Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Gulf of Oman (May 5, 2004) - Members of the Boarding Team assigned to the Spanish frigate SNS Numancia (F 83) use a fast-rope to quickly load the team into a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB).

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Gulf of Oman (May 05, 2004) - The Boarding Team assigned to the Spanish frigate SNS Numancia (F 83) man a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to board local fishing dhows to conduct searches of each vessel.

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Gulf of Oman (May 5, 2004) - A Boarding Team Member assigned to the Spanish Frigate SNS Numancia (F 83) provides security for the team as they approach a fishing dhow to conduct a search of the vessel.

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Gulf of Oman (May 4, 2004) - Marines assigned to the French Destroyer La Motte- Picquet (D 645) uses a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) to board a local fishing dhow. La Motte-Picquet stays close by to provide additional security and guidance to the Boarding Team.

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Gulf of Oman (May 04, 2004) - U.S. Navy Journalist First Class Stacy Young, video tapes Boarding Team Members from the French destroyer FS La Motte-Picquetís (D 645) as they prepare to conduct a search of a local area fishing dhow.

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Boarding Team Members from Italy's Maestrale class frigate, ITS Scirocco (F 573) board a helicopter while conducting searches of local area fishing dhows.

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Gulf of Oman (May 03, 2004) - An Italian Marine from the Italian Maestrale class frigate, ITS Scirocco (F 573) sets security for the remainder of his team to safely board a local cargo dhow to conduct a search of the vessel. Scirocco remains close by to provide additional security and guidance to the boarding team.

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Gulf of Oman (May 03, 2004) - A Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) deployed form the Italian Maestrale class frigate ITS Scirocco (F 573) sends a boarding team to conduct a search of a fishing dhow in the area.

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Gulf of Oman (May 3, 2004) ITS Scirocco (F 573) uses a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) and a utility boat to board local area fishing dhows during compliant searches of a fishing dhow. The Italian Maestrale class frigate remains close by to provide additional security and guidance to the boarding team.

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Italy's Maestrale class frigate, ITS Scirocco (F 573) sends a Marine from it's Boarding Team to set security while the remainder of his team safely boards a local cargo dhow via fast-rope to conduct a search of the vessel. The multinational Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) was established to monitor, inspect, board, and stop suspect shipping to pursue the war on terrorism, and includes operations currently taking place in the North Arabia Sea to support Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Gulf of Oman (May 0, 2004) - Two Sailors from New Zealand's HMNZS Te Mana (F 111) boarding team prepare to conduct several searches of local area fishing dhows. Te Mana is one of two Anzac class frigates assigned to New Zealand's Naval Combat Forces.

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New Zealand's HMNZS Te Mana (F 111) Boarding Team Members return to their ship in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), after completing a search of a local area fishing dhow.

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Gulf of Oman (May 2, 2004) - New Zealand's Anzac class frigate HMNZS Te Mana (F 111) Boarding Team embarks a local transport dhow from a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB). Te Mana's boarding team is trained to look for any illegal items or activities while conducting searches aboard fishing vessels.

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Several of New Zealand's HMNZS Te Mana (F 111) Boarding Team Members search fishing dhow and talk with local fisherman on board the vessel. Te Mana is one of two Anzac class frigates assigned to New Zealand's Naval Combat Forces.

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A boarding team form the New Zealand Navy Anzac class frigate, HMNZS Te Mana (F 111) return to the ship after conducting a search of several fishing dhows in the area.

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Gulf of Oman (May 1, 2004) - A Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team Member from the guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) talks with local fisherman while taking notes about the day's events. Leyte Gulf is part of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) conducting operations in the Gulf of Oman.

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Gulf of Oman (May 1, 2004) - Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team Members from the guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) give fruit and bread to a local fishing dhow's crew after conducting a search of the vessel.

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Gulf of Oman (May 1, 2004) - Members of the Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team return to the guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) after searching several fishing dhows in the Gulf of Oman. VBSS teams are trained to look for any illegal items or activities while conducting searches. The multinational Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) was established to monitor, inspect, board, and stop suspect shipping to pursue the war on terrorism and includes operations currently taking place in the North Arabia Sea to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Countries contributing to CTF-150 currently include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Bart Bauer.

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Crew members of the guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team Members crane a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) back aboard ship, after completing a search of the fishing dhows in the area.

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Gulf of Oman (May 6, 2004) - Six ships and four Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) assigned to Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) assemble in a formation

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[Trigger]

Awesome. woot

[Uncle Sam]

Great pics. But you know that already, don't you!

[scott]

outstanding images
well done

[MARINO]

This Task force, wasthe one who board N. Korean cargo by Spanish SF with Scuds. When it was under Spanish command.
Nice pics.

[ZeroPositive]

awesome photos didn't know so many different nations participated.

[usa320]

the words "BIG STICK" come to mind....definately not a force to be reckoned with.

[Sierra]

Awesome pics! woot

[LordHalbert]

What pistol is in the second picture. HK USP?

[Romulus]

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Fantastic!!!!! woot

[Panzermeyer]

What pistol is in the second picture. HK USP?


P8 Combat
A special version of the Bundeswehr P8, which is a Version of the USP with a different safety selector..
The safety selector of the P8 combat has only uncocking function.


mkg
Panzermeyer

[KML]

I was just wondering, does the US Navy have it's own trained Search and Seizure parties, or do the SEALs handle that stuff?


Grasius p-)

[Uncle Sam]

I was just wondering, does the US Navy have it's own trained Search and Seizure parties

Yes.

[KML]

rofl Thanks!

[soma]

NIce .

[He219]

Two more:

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Gulf of Oman (May 5, 2004) - Boarding Team members assigned to the German Frigate FGS Augsburg (F213) provide security for the remainder of his team as they board a local cargo dhow by fast rope, during a search and seizure inspection of the vessel. The multinational Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) was established to monitor, inspect, board, and stop suspect shipping to pursue the war on terrorism and includes operations currently taking place in the North Arabia Sea to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Countries contributing to CTF-150 currently include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States.

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Gulf of Oman (May 6, 2004) - Crew members assigned to the New Zealand Frigate HMNZS Te Manaís (F111) Boarding Team use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to board a dhow as they conduct searches of fishing vessels in the area.

[He219]

Some more:

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A boarding team member from the vessel Augsburg provides security for the team as they board a fishing dhow to conduct a search of the vessel in the Gulf of Oman, May 5, 2004. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Bart Bauer

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Marines from FS La Motte Picquet’s uses rigid hull iInflatable boats to board local fishing dhows in the area. in the Gulf of Oman, May 4, 2004. The La Motte Picquet is always close by to provide additional security and guidance to the boarding team if needed. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Bart Bauer