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Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 Nations Meet in Tanzania for Important Planning

Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 Nations Meet in Tanzania for Important Planning

Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 Nations Meet in Tanzania for Important Planning

9:41 AM8/19/2015

Maritime professionals from South and East Africa, Europe, Indian Ocean nations and the U.S. met for the Cutlass Express 2016 Main Planning Event (MPE) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Aug. 4 – 7.

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Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 Nations Meet in Tanzania for Important Planning

Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 Nations Meet in Tanzania for Important Planning

Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 Nations Meet in Tanzania for Important Planning

9:27 AM8/19/2015

150204-N-QY759-110 LE CHALAND, Mauritius (Feb. 4, 2015) Boarding team members from East African and Indian Ocean militaries gather for a group photo after the Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 closing ceremony. Exercise Cutlass Express 2015, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

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Cutlass Express ’15: US, Djibouti building Partnerships

Cutlass Express ’15: US, Djibouti building Partnerships

Cutlass Express ’15: US, Djibouti building Partnerships

11:45 AM2/19/2015

A Djibouti coast guard member role-plays as a pirate during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie/Released)

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Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard Boarding Vessel returns to Port after completing Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise Scenario

Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard Boarding Vessel returns to Port after completing Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise Scenario

Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard Boarding Vessel returns to Port after completing Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise Scenario

10:02 AM2/17/2015

The Djibouti navy and coast guard boarding vessel returns to port after completing the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercise scenario during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie/Released)

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Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard Boarding Vessel begins Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise

Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard Boarding Vessel begins Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise

Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard Boarding Vessel begins Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise

9:59 AM2/17/2015

The Djibouti navy and coast guard boarding vessel begins the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercise as part of the Proliferation Security Initiative Support cell portion of Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie/Released)

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Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard boarding Vessel approaches Target Vessel

Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard boarding Vessel approaches Target Vessel

Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard boarding Vessel approaches Target Vessel

9:56 AM2/17/2015

The Djibouti navy and coast guard boarding vessel approaches the target vessel during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Feb. 2, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie/Released)

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Djibouti Coast Guard Member holds his Weapon at Ready, aboard Simulated Captured Vessel

Djibouti Coast Guard Member holds his Weapon at Ready, aboard Simulated Captured Vessel

Djibouti Coast Guard Member holds his Weapon at Ready, aboard Simulated Captured Vessel

9:54 AM2/17/2015

A Djibouti coast guard member holds his weapon at the ready, aboard a simulated captured vessel during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

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Djiboutian coast guard Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team Members locate Role Player hiding in Cabin of Simulated Captured Vessel

Djiboutian coast guard Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team Members locate Role Player hiding in Cabin of Simulated Captured Vessel

Djiboutian coast guard Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team Members locate Role Player hiding in Cabin of Simulated Captured Vessel

9:51 AM2/17/2015

Djiboutian coast guard Visit, Board, Search and Seizure team members locate a role player hiding in the cabin of a simulated captured vessel during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti,, Jan. 31, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

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Djiboutian Navy Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team boards Simulated Captured Vessel

Djiboutian Navy Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team boards Simulated Captured Vessel

Djiboutian Navy Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team boards Simulated Captured Vessel

9:50 AM2/17/2015

The Djiboutian navy Visit, Board, Search and Seizure team boards a simulated captured vessel, during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Jan 31, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

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Djibouti Coast Guard Member role-plays as Pirate during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015

Djibouti Coast Guard Member role-plays as Pirate during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015

Djibouti Coast Guard Member role-plays as Pirate during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015

9:48 AM2/17/2015

A Djibouti coast guard member role-plays as a pirate during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie/Released)

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Charting Maps for Gulf of Tadjoura showing Exercise Area of Operations

Charting Maps for Gulf of Tadjoura showing Exercise Area of Operations

Charting Maps for Gulf of Tadjoura showing Exercise Area of Operations

9:44 AM2/17/2015

The charting maps for the Gulf of Tadjoura showing the exercise area of operations are displayed during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

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Exercise Leaders review Exercise Plans aboard Djiboutian Naval Target Vessel

Exercise Leaders review Exercise Plans aboard Djiboutian Naval Target Vessel

Exercise Leaders review Exercise Plans aboard Djiboutian Naval Target Vessel

9:40 AM2/17/2015

Exercise leaders review exercise plans aboard the Djiboutian Naval target vessel during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Jan. 28, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie/Released)

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Cutlass Express ’15: US, Djibouti Building Partnerships

Cutlass Express ’15: US, Djibouti Building Partnerships

Cutlass Express ’15: US, Djibouti Building Partnerships

9:30 AM2/17/2015

Piracy, illegal fishing, and other maritime threats are rising around the world, presenting even more of a need for properly trained forces in Visit, Board, Search and Seizure procedures (VBSS) in the East African Nations.

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Mauritius President Tours USS Simpson

Mauritius President Tours USS Simpson

Mauritius President Tours USS Simpson

8:19 AM2/5/2015

Mauritius President Kailash Purryag, left, and Rear Adm. Tom Reck, vice commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, talk at a reception held aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) Feb. 3, 2015. Purryag visited Simpson while it is in Port Louis, Mauritius, after it completed the underway phase of Exercise Cutlass Express 2015. This exercise, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

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Mauritius President Tours USS Simpson

Mauritius President Tours USS Simpson

Mauritius President Tours USS Simpson

8:18 AM2/5/2015

Cmdr. Ken Anderson, USS Simpson (FFG 56) commanding officer, gives a guided tour of his ship to Mauritius President Kailash Purryag. Purryag visited Simpson while it is in Port Louis, Mauritius, taking part in Exercise Cutlass Express 2015. This exercise, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

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Mauritius President Tours USS Simpson

Mauritius President Tours USS Simpson

Mauritius President Tours USS Simpson

8:14 AM2/5/2015

The President of Mauritius, Kailash Purryag, visited the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), while it’s moored in Port Louis, Mauritius taking part in Exercise Cutlass Express 2015, Feb. 3.

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Opening Ceremony Cutlass Express 2015 (3) of (3)

Opening Ceremony Cutlass Express 2015 (3) of (3)

Opening Ceremony Cutlass Express 2015 (3) of (3)

11:19 AM1/29/2015

LE CHALAND, Mauritius (Jan. 28, 2015) Capt. Rich Dromerhauser, deputy commodore CTF-65, addresses attendees during the opening ceremony of Exercise Cutlass Express 2015, Jan. 28. Exercise Cutlass Express 2015, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

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Opening Ceremony Cutlass Express 2015 (1) of (3)

Opening Ceremony Cutlass Express 2015 (1) of (3)

Opening Ceremony Cutlass Express 2015 (1) of (3)

11:19 AM1/29/2015

LE CHALAND, Mauritius (Jan. 28, 2015) Mauritian Deputy Commissioner of Police Mario Nobin addresses attendees during the opening ceremony of Exercise Cutlass Express 2015, Jan. 28. Exercise Cutlass Express 2015, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

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Opening Ceremony Cutlass Express 2015 (2) of (3)

Opening Ceremony Cutlass Express 2015 (2) of (3)

Opening Ceremony Cutlass Express 2015 (2) of (3)

11:14 AM1/29/2015

LE CHALAND, Mauritius (Jan. 28, 2015) U.S. Navy Capt. Patrick Carey, exercise director of Exercise Cutlass Express 2015, interacts with other attendees after the opening ceremony of the annual exercise Jan. 28, 2015. Exercise Cutlass Express 2015, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

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Opening Ceremony Cutlass Express 2015

Opening Ceremony Cutlass Express 2015

Opening Ceremony Cutlass Express 2015

10:56 AM1/29/2015

Maritime forces from East Africa, South Africa, Europe, Indian Ocean nations, the United States and several international organizations began the fourth iteration of the multinational maritime Exercise Cutlass Express, Jan. 28, 2015.

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