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160801-N-DH124-240 DILI, Timor-Leste (Aug. 1, 2016) - A member of the Forsa Defesa Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) explains his course of action for a simulated mission plan to U.S. Navy Lt. j. g. Charity Whitfield, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2016. The focus of CARAT is developing maritime security capabilities and increasing interoperability among participants. Skill areas exercised during CARAT include Maritime Interdiction Operations; riverine, amphibious and undersea warfare operations; diving and salvage operations; naval gunnery and maneuvering events, along with disaster response exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rosalie Chang/Released)

Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Rosalie  |  VIRIN: 160804-N-ZY182-3147.jpg