Philippine, Japan and U.S. Coast Guards participate in simulated law enforcement scenario during trilateral engagements in South China Sea [Image 5 of 5]
Observers from the Japan and U.S. Coast Guard watch as a Philippine Coast Guard Special Operations Force team member renders medical aid to a simulated victim during a law enforcement exercise aboard the Philippine Coast Guard Vessel BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) in the South China Sea, 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)