Philippine, Japan and U.S. Coast Guards participate in simulated law enforcement scenario during trilateral engagements in South China Sea [Image 4 of 5]
Two boats carrying Philippine Coast Guard Special Operations Force teams transit the South China Sea to conduct a simulated non-compliant boarding during a law enforcement exercise as members from the Japan and U.S. Coast Guard observe the operations, June 6, 2023. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton’s (WMSL 752) crew are participating in the first trilateral engagements between the sea services while deployed to the Western Pacific to operate with regional allies and partner nations, reinforcing a rules-based order and maritime governance to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Matt Masaschi)