Bangkok (VNA/NNT) - The Royal Thai Navy and the US Navy have kicked off thejoint maritime exercise "Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training"(CARAT 2017) in Chonburi province of Thailand in an effort to enhance thetactical proficiency of both nations’ armed forces.
RearAdmiral Donald D. Gabrielson of US Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacificand Deputy Chief of the Royal Thai Fleet Rear Admiral SomnukPrempramote jointlypresided over the opening ceremony of CARAT 2017 at the Royal Thai Fleet inSattahip district.
The jointmaritime exercise includes training in seizure operations, joint flight operations,and communication drills. CARAT 2017 is meant to boost relations betweenThailand and the United States.
The exercise, which is being held until June 6, is the 23rd since its inceptionin 1995.-VNA
Thailand, US set to begin CARAT maritime exercise 2017
Thailand and the Unites States plan Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise in 2017, enhancing tactical proficiency of both nations' armed forces.