Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 080602-O-9999X-001 ARABIAN SEA (June 2, 2008) The Federal Republic of Germany frigate FGS Emden (F 210), left, the French Republic underway replenishment tanker FS Marne (A 630) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) conduct a replenishment at sea in the Arabian Sea. The coalition ships are deployed to the Combined Task Force 150 area of operations in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy Photo (Released)

Established near the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom, CTF 150 conducts Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.

MSO help develop security in the maritime environment, which promotes stability and global prosperity. These operations complement the counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists’ use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.

Since its inception, CTF 150 has been commanded by France, Netherlands, UK, Pakistan, Canada and Australia.

 

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