Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. CARAT Brunei provides a credible venue for regional navies to share best practices, foster relationships and enhance maritime security cooperation. this year's exercise features several new events including maritime security, search and rescue and aviation maintenance symposia ashore, as well as shipboard helicopter operations and a simulated
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (NOV 18, 2024) – The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) commenced Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2024, Nov. 18. CARAT Brunei 2024 is a bilateral exercise designed to promote regional security, cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance interoperability between the two nations.
BANDAR SENJ BEGAWAN, Brunei (September 26, 2023) – The “War Eagles” of Patrol Squadron SIXTEEN (VP-16) completed exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei in Bandar Seri Begawan on September 15th.