MSRT: Coast Guard’s specialized force to be reckoned with [Image 3 of 8]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

03.20.2014

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jetta Disco 

U.S. Coast Guard District 1 PADET New York

The Maritime Security Response Team’s Direct Action Section inspected and secured more than 100 volunteer role players aboard the Staten Island Ferry during an exercise in New York Harbor, March 19, 2014. These Coast Guard law enforcement officers specialize in advanced interdiction and close quarters combat techniques. The team was part of a large-scale exercise involving federal, state and local port partners, to guard against maritime terrorism threats. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jetta H. Disco)

• Date Taken: 03.20.2014
• Date Posted: 04.21.2014 11:29
• Photo ID: 1261657
• VIRIN: 140319-G-OD937-514
• Resolution: 5520x3680
• Size: 8.37 MB
• Location: NEW YORK, NEW YORK, US
• Hometown: CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA, US
• Hometown: STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK, US