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Service members with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, along with U.S. Marines attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, conduct exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Brunei 2024 at Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Nov. 27, 2024. CARAT Brunei is conducted annually by the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps in order to build relations and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Tyler Wilson)

Service members with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, along with U.S. Marines attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, conduct exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Brunei 2024 at Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Nov. 27, 2024. CARAT Brunei is conducted annually by the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps in order to build relations and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Tyler Wilson)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force participated in multiple training exercises and operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region in 2018. These exercises and operations keep the MEF ready and able to support allies and partners accross the region and postured to repel regional threats. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kasey Prime)

U.S. Marines survive a night in the jungle during training with Royal Brunei Land Force members near Penanjong Garrison, Nov. 15, 2016. This training took place as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 16. CARAT 2016 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise series between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. This phase of CARAT focuses on partnerships between the forces of the US and Cambodia, and Brunei. As the premier naval engagement in South and Southeast Asia, CARAT provides a regional venue to address shared maritime security priorities, enhance interoperability among participation forces, and develop key relationships that will serve partner nations for many years to come. SME: Lance Cpl. Clayton Osteen, Rifleman, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Fort Pierce, Florida 1st Lt. Charles Rixey, Force Protection Officer, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Edgewater, Maryland

Marines embarked on the USNS Millinocket explain why they celebrated the Marine Corps birthday in Cambodia during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 16. CARAT 2016 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise series between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. This phase of CARAT focuses on partnerships between the forces of the US and Cambodia, and Brunei. SME: Sgt. Jared Hallas, Field Radio Operator, Headquarters and Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Birnamwood, Wisconsin Cpl. Jarrett Konecny, Rifleman, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Athens, Georgia Lance Cpl. Antonio Thomas, Rifleman, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

U.S. Marines instruct on fundamentals of Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) to Royal Cambodian Navy Sailors at Ream Naval Base, Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Nov. 1. Training between U.S. and Cambodian service members took place during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 16. CARAT 2016 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise series between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. This phase of CARAT focuses on partnerships between the forces of the US and Cambodia, and Brunei. SME: Cpl. Collin Pratt, Squad Leader, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Merritt Island, Florida 1st Lt. Ben Matson, Platoon Commander, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Muskego, Wisconsin

U.S. Marines instruct Royal Cambodian Sailors on non-lethal weapons and tactics at Ream Naval Base, Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Nov. 1, 2016. This training took place as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 16. CARAT 2016 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise series between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. This phase of CARAT focuses on partnerships between the forces of the US and Cambodia, and Brunei. As the premier naval engagement in South and Southeast Asia, CARAT provides a regional venue to address shared maritime security priorities, enhance interoperability among participation forces, and develop key relationships that will serve partner nations for many years to come. SME: Cpl. Levi Hubbard, Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, Hinckley, Ohio 1st Lt. August Valentine, Platoon Commander, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, St. Louis, Missouri

Cpl. Trevor Cron keeps Marines and Sailors on the USNS Millinocket fed during their voyage to Cambodia, Oct. 28, 2016. Service members embarked on the USNS Millinocket were on their way to participate in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 16. CARAT 2016 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise series between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. This phase of CARAT focuses on partnerships between the forces of the US and Cambodia, and Brunei. As the premier naval engagement in South and Southeast Asia, CARAT provides a regional venue to address shared maritime security priorities, enhance interoperability among participation forces, and develop key relationships that will serve partner nations for many years to come. SME: Cpl. Trevor Cron, Food Service Specialist, Headquarters and Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Port Jervis, New York

Video package about a VIP visit to a level two medical facility during the Association of Southeast Nations Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus military medicine and humanitarian and disaster relief exercises June 18, 2013 in Brunei. More than 1,800 multinational personnel from 18 Asia-Pacific nations are participating in the ASEAN exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Fudge// Released)

U.S. Navy Capt. Lynn Wheeler, deputy surgeon for U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks about working with other militaries and the capabilities of the level two triage center in Maura Base during the Association of Southeast Nations Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus military medicine and humanitarian and disaster relief exercises June 18, 2013 in Brunei. More than 1,800 multinational personnel from 18 Asia-Pacific nations are participating in the ASEAN exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Fudge// Released)

Journalist from local and international press agencies tour Singapore and Indian Navy ships at Maura Base during the Association of Southeast Nations Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus military medicine and humanitarian and disaster relief exercises June 18, 2013 in Brunei. More than 1,800 multinational personnel from 18 Asia-Pacific nations are participating in the ASEAN exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Fudge// Released)

The Association of Southeast Nations Defense Ministers Meeting-Plus begins the Military Medicine and humanitarian and disaster relief exercises June 17, 2013 in Brunei. More than 1,800 multinational personnel from 18 Asia-Pacific nations are participating in the ASEAN exercise. Includes sound bites from Lt. Col. (Dr.) Mohd Hafizul bin Haji Mohd Hassan, Royal Brunei Land Forces Senior Medical Officer and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Col. Kang Wee Lee, Co-chair Medical Officer for the Association of Southeast Nations Defense Ministers Meeting-Plus Military medicine Exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Fudge// Released)

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kristie Robson, emergency medicine physician, speaks about building cohesion with foreign nations during the Association of Southeast Nations Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and Military Medicine Exercise hosted by Brunei Darussalam June 14, 2013 in Brunei. More than 1,800 multinational personnel from 18 Asia-Pacific nations are participating in the ASEAN exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Fudge// Released)

The Association of Southeast Nations Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) nations speak about the force integration training hosted by Brunei Darussalam June 12 in Brunei. More than 1,800 multinational personnel from 18 Asia-Pacific nations are participating in the ADMM-Plus exercise which focuses on military medicine and humanitarian assistance / disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Fudge// Released)

The Annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN (ah-zi-ahn) Defence Ministers Meeting is underway in the country of Brunei. The forum facilitates cooperation between ASEAN and partner nations in the Asia Pacific Region to help deal with various military matters and humanitarian relief. U.S. troops are participating and bringing their expertise. Nick Tovo is on the ground in Brunei and has the report. (Take Look Live Package) I’m standing on the Port of Muara Brunei Naval Base. There are 18 Asia Pacific Nations participating in this milestone ASEAN event. This is the first time the ASEAN conference is being held in tandem with a field training exercise encompassing exchanges in military medicine and humanitarian assistance response. Col Sahat Hamzah Many Asia Pacific Nations are situated on what is known as the Ring Of Fire… an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. “the reality of the pacific is there is 25 percent more chance or rather twenty five percent more likely chance that people who live in this region will be subject to a disaster. There is a large percentage of the worlds population who live here. 60 percent I think live here”- Col Pasnik And so the goal of the ASEAN conference is to foster cooperation between Asia Pacific Nations to work together in responding to natural disasters. The ASEAN exercise will present a life threatening situation that multinational troops will have to respond to… “in this exercise it’s a simulated typhoon. That rolls through the area and there a certain things that will happen because of that. Flooding, bridges are destroyed. Lack of water. There’s injuries and now a multinational force comes in and provides assistance in that scenario” Col Pasnik Soon more than 1,800 multi-national troops from the 18 participating nations will take the field as a team to learn how to work together and bring aid to people during times of crises or natural disasters. Nick Tovo, American Forces Network, Muara Brunei Naval Base. Soundbites include Colonel Sahat Hamzah - Royal Brunei Air Force Commander, ASEAN Multinational Coordination Center and Col Doug Pasnik - Officer in Charge of U.S. Participation. Produced by Nick Tovo - American Forces Network Hawaii.