The United States of
America has been conducting a lot of its “Freedom of Navigation” near the man
made islands China has made in the West Philippine Sea, with it world class
blue water Navy , the US for now is not being challenged by China by being aggressive
during the duration of its voyage.
Aside from its
formidable navy, the US Coast Guard is expanding its presence here in the
Pacific, just this week US Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) and vessels
from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted joint search-and-rescue
exercises May 14 in the South China Sea west of Manila.
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| The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (left) with Philippine coast guard vessels Batangas (center) and Kalanggaman during an exercise last May 14 in the South China Sea (photo credit to |
The Bertholf, a
418-foot national security cutter based in Alameda, California, worked together
with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels Batangas and Kalanggaman on
small-boat search-and-rescue tactics to conduct the mock rescue of a person in
the water. The Bertholf is in the midst of a Western Pacific deployment under
the tactical control of the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet.
The US Coast Guard
trains with allies like the Philippines on search and rescue, maritime law
enforcement and small-boat tactics, Bertholf’s crew enjoys the benefits of the
strong, often personal ties between the countries, the release said.
“Bertholf completed
an at-sea search-and-rescue exercise today with our counterparts from the
Philippine coast guard. This engagement proved an excellent opportunity to
compare techniques, maintain proficiency and build a friendly relationship
amongst professional mariners and coast guards,” said Capt. John J. Driscoll,
Bertholf’s commanding officer.
“The U.S. Coast
Guard is proud to operate with our Pacific counterparts, and together we are
dedicated to enhancing our capabilities and strengthening maritime governance
and security while promoting individual sovereignty,” said Vice Adm. Linda
Fagan, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Pacific Area. “Today’s exercise is a
great opportunity to share our experiences and learn from our partners in the
Philippine coast guard.”
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