The United States and Bangladesh Navies began Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh Apr. 22, commemorating the 30th year of the CARAT exercise series. CARAT Bangladesh is a week-long exercise that seeks to enhance collaboration focused on shared maritime security challenges in the region.
CARAT exercises are designed to address shared maritime security concerns and strengthen partnerships between regional navies. The exercises feature complex training to demonstrate the bilateral force’s ability to work together through numerous events including divisional tactics designed to practice maneuvering as ships sail together in complex formations.
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