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With both helicopter hangars firmly closed up, the USS Bulkeley DDG-84 Arleigh Burke class (Flight IIA) Aegis guided-missile destroyer alongside at Portsmouth Naval Dockyard
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The USS Bulkeley had been up to Glenmallan on Loch Long to load ammunition. Shown here heading down Loch Long on her way to Faslane.
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 9, 2015) -- Sailors from guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) operate a rigid hull inflatable boat during a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise. Bulkeley, part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class M.J. Lieberknecht/Released)
Fireworks explode over the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) during the 2017 Harborfest fireworks in Norfolk, Virginia, June 10, 2017. The Bulkeley participated in the festivities as part of the 100th anniversary of Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Andrew Winz)
Task Group Exercise aboard HMCS Montreal
16 Nov 2008
Norfolk, Virginia
HMCS Athabaskan left HMCS Charlottetown centre and USS Bulkeley sail together during the Task Group Exercise approx 200 Nautical Miles off of Norfolk, Virginia.
Please Credit: Cpl Peter Reed, Formation Imaging Services, Halifax, NS
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HMS WESTMINSTER CONDUCTS PHOTEX WITH HMS ILLUSTRIOUS AND USS BULKELEY
After completing a gruelling 5 day Anti-Submarine Exercise with the United States Navy, HMS Westminster took the opportunity to send up their Leading Photographer - LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum in a lynx helicopter to capture images of the the 3 Ships early on Saturday morning.
HMS Westminster took part in the 3 phase, 5 day long submarine exercise with part of the UK's Response Force Task Group - RFA Fort Victoria and HMS Illustrious, and also joined forces with American Destroyer USS Bulkeley. The main aims of the exercise were to develop inter-operability and Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
HMS Westminster is currently operating in the Gulf region as part of her operational commitment and will return to UK waters in February 2014.
Pictured: Images shows HMS Illustrious, HMS Westminster and USS Bulkeley sailing in arrow head formation during a PHOTEX in the Indian Ocean.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster currently on deployment has been putting her submarine hunting skills to the test with a combined UK and US Naval Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise in the Gulf of Oman.
HMS Westminster is part of the UK’s Response Force Task Group (RFTG) currently on the Royal Navy’s annual Cougar deployment. HMS Illustrious, RFA Fort Victoria, RFA Fort Austin, USS Bulkeley and the American Los Angeles Class Submarine USS Dallas also took part in the exercise.
The aims of the exercise is to develop maritime interoperability by exercising Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics with US allies in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
The exercise was broken down into three phases. The ships and submarines initially tested acoustic and non-acoustics sensor performance against known positions, gaining useful real life data for the region.
The second phase relied on the ships escorting HMS Illustrious as the Mission Essential Unit (MEU) along a passage whilst evading detection and simulated torpedo attacks by USS Dallas.
In the final phase USS Dallas tried to locate and destroy RFA Fort Austin as the MEU, in a holding box which simulated an anchorage, as the UK and US naval ships provided protection. Additional helicopter support to the ships was ably provided by the Anti-Submarine sonar dipping Merlins embarked in HMS Illustrious and USS Bulkeley’s Seahawk, with Westminster’s Mark 8 Lynx helicopter providing an additional surface search and weapon carrying capability.
Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Sam Kirk monitors the Underwater Warfare Desk during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster currently on deployment has been putting her submarine hunting skills to the test with a combined UK and US Naval Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise in the Gulf of Oman.
HMS Westminster is part of the UK’s Response Force Task Group (RFTG) currently on the Royal Navy’s annual Cougar deployment. HMS Illustrious, RFA Fort Victoria, RFA Fort Austin, USS Bulkeley and the American Los Angeles Class Submarine USS Dallas also took part in the exercise.
The aims of the exercise is to develop maritime interoperability by exercising Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics with US allies in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
The exercise was broken down into three phases. The ships and submarines initially tested acoustic and non-acoustics sensor performance against known positions, gaining useful real life data for the region.
The second phase relied on the ships escorting HMS Illustrious as the Mission Essential Unit (MEU) along a passage whilst evading detection and simulated torpedo attacks by USS Dallas.
In the final phase USS Dallas tried to locate and destroy RFA Fort Austin as the MEU, in a holding box which simulated an anchorage, as the UK and US naval ships provided protection. Additional helicopter support to the ships was ably provided by the Anti-Submarine sonar dipping Merlins embarked in HMS Illustrious and USS Bulkeley’s Seahawk, with Westminster’s Mark 8 Lynx helicopter providing an additional surface search and weapon carrying capability.
Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Sam Kirk monitors the Underwater Warfare Desk during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
HMS WESTMINSTER CONDUCTS PHOTEX WITH HMS ILLUSTRIOUS AND USS BULKELEY
After completing a gruelling 5 day Anti-Submarine Exercise with the United States Navy, HMS Westminster took the opportunity to send up their Leading Photographer - LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum in a lynx helicopter to capture images of the the 3 Ships early on Saturday morning.
HMS Westminster took part in the 3 phase, 5 day long submarine exercise with part of the UK's Response Force Task Group - RFA Fort Victoria and HMS Illustrious, and also joined forces with American Destroyer USS Bulkeley. The main aims of the exercise were to develop inter-operability and Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
HMS Westminster is currently operating in the Gulf region as part of her operational commitment and will return to UK waters in February 2014.
Pictured: Images shows HMS Illustrious, HMS Westminster and USS Bulkeley sailing in arrow head formation during a PHOTEX in the Indian Ocean.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
HMS WESTMINSTER takes part in a anti-submarine warfare exercise with American navy: Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
Whilst on patrol in operational theatre, HMS Westminster met with Helicopter Carrier HMS Illustrious, American Ship USS Bulkeley, and Submarine USS Dallas. With the use of various equipped sensors, all three Ships began a 4 day anti-submarine exercise, trying to hunt down the USS Dallas, a Los Angeles Class Submarine. The Americans and the British also used their air assests in order to aid their game of 'cat and mouse'. The exercise helped not only to test all the Ships mentally in various roles from the Bridge to the Operations Room, but also helped in bonding the strong lasting relationship both nations have with each other.
Pictured: Lieutenant Nick Radue checks incoming signals whilst on watch in the Operations Room.
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
HMCS Toronto sails at the lead of the starburst formation as nuclear-powered USS George Washington aircraft carrier takes the center. To Washington's starboard (right) side is the USS Vella Gulf, a Ticonderoga class cruiser, while the USS Bulkeley, an Arleigh Burke class destroyer is on the port side, and the USNS Supply provides support to the rear of the formation.
Le NCSM Toronto navigue en tête de la formation en étoile, devant le porte-avions nucléaire USS George Washington, au centre. À tribord (droite) du Washington se trouve l’USS Vela Gulf, un croiseur de la classe Ticonderoga, et à babord, l’USS Bulkeley, une frégate de la classe Arleigh Burke. L’USNS Supply assure l’appui à l’arrière de la formation.
Photo : Cplc Colin Kelley
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Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster currently on deployment has been putting her submarine hunting skills to the test with a combined UK and US Naval Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise in the Gulf of Oman.
HMS Westminster is part of the UK’s Response Force Task Group (RFTG) currently on the Royal Navy’s annual Cougar deployment. HMS Illustrious, RFA Fort Victoria, RFA Fort Austin, USS Bulkeley and the American Los Angeles Class Submarine USS Dallas also took part in the exercise.
The aims of the exercise is to develop maritime interoperability by exercising Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics with US allies in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
The exercise was broken down into three phases. The ships and submarines initially tested acoustic and non-acoustics sensor performance against known positions, gaining useful real life data for the region.
The second phase relied on the ships escorting HMS Illustrious as the Mission Essential Unit (MEU) along a passage whilst evading detection and simulated torpedo attacks by USS Dallas.
In the final phase USS Dallas tried to locate and destroy RFA Fort Austin as the MEU, in a holding box which simulated an anchorage, as the UK and US naval ships provided protection. Additional helicopter support to the ships was ably provided by the Anti-Submarine sonar dipping Merlins embarked in HMS Illustrious and USS Bulkeley’s Seahawk, with Westminster’s Mark 8 Lynx helicopter providing an additional surface search and weapon carrying capability.
Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Sam Kirk monitors the Underwater Warfare Desk during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster currently on deployment has been putting her submarine hunting skills to the test with a combined UK and US Naval Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise in the Gulf of Oman.
HMS Westminster is part of the UK’s Response Force Task Group (RFTG) currently on the Royal Navy’s annual Cougar deployment. HMS Illustrious, RFA Fort Victoria, RFA Fort Austin, USS Bulkeley and the American Los Angeles Class Submarine USS Dallas also took part in the exercise.
The aims of the exercise is to develop maritime interoperability by exercising Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics with US allies in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
The exercise was broken down into three phases. The ships and submarines initially tested acoustic and non-acoustics sensor performance against known positions, gaining useful real life data for the region.
The second phase relied on the ships escorting HMS Illustrious as the Mission Essential Unit (MEU) along a passage whilst evading detection and simulated torpedo attacks by USS Dallas.
In the final phase USS Dallas tried to locate and destroy RFA Fort Austin as the MEU, in a holding box which simulated an anchorage, as the UK and US naval ships provided protection. Additional helicopter support to the ships was ably provided by the Anti-Submarine sonar dipping Merlins embarked in HMS Illustrious and USS Bulkeley’s Seahawk, with Westminster’s Mark 8 Lynx helicopter providing an additional surface search and weapon carrying capability.
Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Sam Kirk monitors the Underwater Warfare Desk during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster currently on deployment has been putting her submarine hunting skills to the test with a combined UK and US Naval Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise in the Gulf of Oman.
HMS Westminster is part of the UK’s Response Force Task Group (RFTG) currently on the Royal Navy’s annual Cougar deployment. HMS Illustrious, RFA Fort Victoria, RFA Fort Austin, USS Bulkeley and the American Los Angeles Class Submarine USS Dallas also took part in the exercise.
The aims of the exercise is to develop maritime interoperability by exercising Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics with US allies in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
The exercise was broken down into three phases. The ships and submarines initially tested acoustic and non-acoustics sensor performance against known positions, gaining useful real life data for the region.
The second phase relied on the ships escorting HMS Illustrious as the Mission Essential Unit (MEU) along a passage whilst evading detection and simulated torpedo attacks by USS Dallas.
In the final phase USS Dallas tried to locate and destroy RFA Fort Austin as the MEU, in a holding box which simulated an anchorage, as the UK and US naval ships provided protection. Additional helicopter support to the ships was ably provided by the Anti-Submarine sonar dipping Merlins embarked in HMS Illustrious and USS Bulkeley’s Seahawk, with Westminster’s Mark 8 Lynx helicopter providing an additional surface search and weapon carrying capability.
Pictured: Images shows HMS Illustrious, HMS Westminster and USS Bulkeley sailing in arrow head formation during a PHOTEX in the Indian Ocean.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster currently on deployment has been putting her submarine hunting skills to the test with a combined UK and US Naval Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise in the Gulf of Oman.
HMS Westminster is part of the UK’s Response Force Task Group (RFTG) currently on the Royal Navy’s annual Cougar deployment. HMS Illustrious, RFA Fort Victoria, RFA Fort Austin, USS Bulkeley and the American Los Angeles Class Submarine USS Dallas also took part in the exercise.
The aims of the exercise is to develop maritime interoperability by exercising Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics with US allies in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
The exercise was broken down into three phases. The ships and submarines initially tested acoustic and non-acoustics sensor performance against known positions, gaining useful real life data for the region.
The second phase relied on the ships escorting HMS Illustrious as the Mission Essential Unit (MEU) along a passage whilst evading detection and simulated torpedo attacks by USS Dallas.
In the final phase USS Dallas tried to locate and destroy RFA Fort Austin as the MEU, in a holding box which simulated an anchorage, as the UK and US naval ships provided protection. Additional helicopter support to the ships was ably provided by the Anti-Submarine sonar dipping Merlins embarked in HMS Illustrious and USS Bulkeley’s Seahawk, with Westminster’s Mark 8 Lynx helicopter providing an additional surface search and weapon carrying capability.
Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Sam Kirk monitors the Underwater Warfare Desk during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
130906-N-IG780-163 GULF OF OMAN (September 6, 2013) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Joseph Heinlen, assigned to Operations Department’s OT division, dives off the side of a rigid hull inflatable boat during small boat and search-and-rescue exercises with the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane A. Jackson/Released)
HMS WESTMINSTER TAKES PART IN ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE EXERCISE WITH AMERICAN NAVY
Whilst on patrol in operational theatre, HMS Westminster met with Helicopter Carrier HMS Illustrious, American Ship USS Bulkeley, and Submarine USS Dallas. With the use of various equipped sensors, all three Ships began a 4 day anti-submarine exercise, trying to hunt down the USS Dallas, a Los Angeles Class Submarine. The Americans and the British also used their air assests in order to aid their game of 'cat and mouse'. The exercise helped not only to test all the Ships mentally in various roles from the Bridge to the Operations Room, but also helped in bonding the strong lasting relationship both nations have with each other.
Pictured: Commanding Officer of HMS Westminster, Captain Hugh Beard RN (left) and Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Toby Waite (right) monitor the Anti-Submarine Warfare desks during an exercise with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
HMS WESTMINSTER TAKES PART IN ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE EXERCISE WITH AMERICAN NAVY
Whilst on patrol in operational theatre, HMS Westminster met with Helicopter Carrier HMS Illustrious, American Ship USS Bulkeley, and Submarine USS Dallas. With the use of various equipped sensors, all three Ships began a 4 day anti-submarine exercise, trying to hunt down the USS Dallas, a Los Angeles Class Submarine. The Americans and the British also used their air assests in order to aid their game of 'cat and mouse'. The exercise helped not only to test all the Ships mentally in various roles from the Bridge to the Operations Room, but also helped in bonding the strong lasting relationship both nations have with each other.
Pictured: Lieutenant James Benbow looks at signals Lieutenant Commander Sarah Davies monitors during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
HMS WESTMINSTER CONDUCTS PHOTEX WITH HMS ILLUSTRIOUS AND USS BULKELEY
After completing a gruelling 5 day Anti-Submarine Exercise with the United States Navy, HMS Westminster took the opportunity to send up their Leading Photographer - LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum in a lynx helicopter to capture images of the the 3 Ships early on Saturday morning.
HMS Westminster took part in the 3 phase, 5 day long submarine exercise with part of the UK's Response Force Task Group - RFA Fort Victoria and HMS Illustrious, and also joined forces with American Destroyer USS Bulkeley. The main aims of the exercise were to develop inter-operability and Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
HMS Westminster is currently operating in the Gulf region as part of her operational commitment and will return to UK waters in February 2014.
Pictured: Images shows HMS Illustrious, HMS Westminster and USS Bulkeley sailing in arrow head formation during a PHOTEX in the Indian Ocean.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
HMS WESTMINSTER CONDUCTS PHOTEX WITH HMS ILLUSTRIOUS AND USS BULKELEY
After completing a gruelling 5 day Anti-Submarine Exercise with the United States Navy, HMS Westminster took the opportunity to send up their Leading Photographer - LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum in a lynx helicopter to capture images of the the 3 Ships early on Saturday morning.
HMS Westminster took part in the 3 phase, 5 day long submarine exercise with part of the UK's Response Force Task Group - RFA Fort Victoria and HMS Illustrious, and also joined forces with American Destroyer USS Bulkeley. The main aims of the exercise were to develop inter-operability and Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
HMS Westminster is currently operating in the Gulf region as part of her operational commitment and will return to UK waters in February 2014.
Pictured: Images shows HMS Illustrious, HMS Westminster and USS Bulkeley sailing in arrow head formation during a PHOTEX in the Indian Ocean.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
HMS WESTMINSTER TAKES PART IN ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE EXERCISE WITH AMERICAN NAVY
Whilst on patrol in operational theatre, HMS Westminster met with Helicopter Carrier HMS Illustrious, American Ship USS Bulkeley, and Submarine USS Dallas. With the use of various equipped sensors, all three Ships began a 4 day anti-submarine exercise, trying to hunt down the USS Dallas, a Los Angeles Class Submarine. The Americans and the British also used their air assests in order to aid their game of 'cat and mouse'. The exercise helped not only to test all the Ships mentally in various roles from the Bridge to the Operations Room, but also helped in bonding the strong lasting relationship both nations have with each other.
Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Joe Clarke monitors communications during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster currently on deployment has been putting her submarine hunting skills to the test with a combined UK and US Naval Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise in the Gulf of Oman.HMS Westminster is part of the UK’s Response Force Task Group (RFTG) currently on the Royal Navy’s annual Cougar deployment. HMS Illustrious, RFA Fort Victoria, RFA Fort Austin, USS Bulkeley and the American Los Angeles Class Submarine USS Dallas also took part in the exercise.
The aims of the exercise is to develop maritime interoperability by exercising Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics with US allies in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
The exercise was broken down into three phases. The ships and submarines initially tested acoustic and non-acoustics sensor performance against known positions, gaining useful real life data for the region.
The second phase relied on the ships escorting HMS Illustrious as the Mission Essential Unit (MEU) along a passage whilst evading detection and simulated torpedo attacks by USS Dallas.
In the final phase USS Dallas tried to locate and destroy RFA Fort Austin as the MEU, in a holding box which simulated an anchorage, as the UK and US naval ships provided protection. Additional helicopter support to the ships was ably provided by the Anti-Submarine sonar dipping Merlins embarked in HMS Illustrious and USS Bulkeley’s Seahawk, with Westminster’s Mark 8 Lynx helicopter providing an additional surface search and weapon carrying capability.
Aside from this Anti-Submarine exercise, HMS Westminster has had a busy period since leaving the Red Sea, including Replenishments at Sea (RAS) with the USS Artic and also a rare dual RAS with HMS Illustrious and RFA Fort Victoria.
Pictured: Images shows HMS Illustrious, HMS Westminster and USS Bulkeley sailing in arrow head formation during a PHOTEX in the Indian Ocean.
HMS WESTMINSTER TAKES PART IN ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE EXERCISE WITH AMERICAN NAVY
Whilst on patrol in operational theatre, HMS Westminster met with Helicopter Carrier HMS Illustrious, American Ship USS Bulkeley, and Submarine USS Dallas. With the use of various equipped sensors, all three Ships began a 4 day anti-submarine exercise, trying to hunt down the USS Dallas, a Los Angeles Class Submarine. The Americans and the British also used their air assests in order to aid their game of 'cat and mouse'. The exercise helped not only to test all the Ships mentally in various roles from the Bridge to the Operations Room, but also helped in bonding the strong lasting relationship both nations have with each other.
Pictured: Underwater Warfare Specialists are barely lit from their screens during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster currently on deployment has been putting her submarine hunting skills to the test with a combined UK and US Naval Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise in the Gulf of Oman.
HMS Westminster is part of the UK’s Response Force Task Group (RFTG) currently on the Royal Navy’s annual Cougar deployment. HMS Illustrious, RFA Fort Victoria, RFA Fort Austin, USS Bulkeley and the American Los Angeles Class Submarine USS Dallas also took part in the exercise.
The aims of the exercise is to develop maritime interoperability by exercising Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics with US allies in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
The exercise was broken down into three phases. The ships and submarines initially tested acoustic and non-acoustics sensor performance against known positions, gaining useful real life data for the region.
The second phase relied on the ships escorting HMS Illustrious as the Mission Essential Unit (MEU) along a passage whilst evading detection and simulated torpedo attacks by USS Dallas.
In the final phase USS Dallas tried to locate and destroy RFA Fort Austin as the MEU, in a holding box which simulated an anchorage, as the UK and US naval ships provided protection. Additional helicopter support to the ships was ably provided by the Anti-Submarine sonar dipping Merlins embarked in HMS Illustrious and USS Bulkeley’s Seahawk, with Westminster’s Mark 8 Lynx helicopter providing an additional surface search and weapon carrying capability.
Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Sam Kirk monitors the Underwater Warfare Desk during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
HMS WESTMINSTER TAKES PART IN ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE EXERCISE WITH AMERICAN NAVY
Whilst on patrol in operational theatre, HMS Westminster met with Helicopter Carrier HMS Illustrious, American Ship USS Bulkeley, and Submarine USS Dallas. With the use of various equipped sensors, all three Ships began a 4 day anti-submarine exercise, trying to hunt down the USS Dallas, a Los Angeles Class Submarine. The Americans and the British also used their air assests in order to aid their game of 'cat and mouse'. The exercise helped not only to test all the Ships mentally in various roles from the Bridge to the Operations Room, but also helped in bonding the strong lasting relationship both nations have with each other.
Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Joe Mellor enjoys a smile in the Operations Room during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster currently on deployment has been putting her submarine hunting skills to the test with a combined UK and US Naval Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise in the Gulf of Oman.
HMS Westminster is part of the UK’s Response Force Task Group (RFTG) currently on the Royal Navy’s annual Cougar deployment. HMS Illustrious, RFA Fort Victoria, RFA Fort Austin, USS Bulkeley and the American Los Angeles Class Submarine USS Dallas also took part in the exercise.
The aims of the exercise is to develop maritime interoperability by exercising Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics with US allies in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
The exercise was broken down into three phases. The ships and submarines initially tested acoustic and non-acoustics sensor performance against known positions, gaining useful real life data for the region.
The second phase relied on the ships escorting HMS Illustrious as the Mission Essential Unit (MEU) along a passage whilst evading detection and simulated torpedo attacks by USS Dallas.
In the final phase USS Dallas tried to locate and destroy RFA Fort Austin as the MEU, in a holding box which simulated an anchorage, as the UK and US naval ships provided protection. Additional helicopter support to the ships was ably provided by the Anti-Submarine sonar dipping Merlins embarked in HMS Illustrious and USS Bulkeley’s Seahawk, with Westminster’s Mark 8 Lynx helicopter providing an additional surface search and weapon carrying capability.
Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Sam Kirk monitors the Underwater Warfare Desk during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
HMS WESTMINSTER TAKES PART IN ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE EXERCISE WITH AMERICAN NAVY
Whilst on patrol in operational theatre, HMS Westminster met with Helicopter Carrier HMS Illustrious, American Ship USS Bulkeley, and Submarine USS Dallas. With the use of various equipped sensors, all three Ships began a 4 day anti-submarine exercise, trying to hunt down the USS Dallas, a Los Angeles Class Submarine. The Americans and the British also used their air assests in order to aid their game of 'cat and mouse'. The exercise helped not only to test all the Ships mentally in various roles from the Bridge to the Operations Room, but also helped in bonding the strong lasting relationship both nations have with each other.
Pictured: Commanding Officer of HMS Westminster, Captain Hugh Beard RN (left) and Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Toby Waite (right) monitor the Anti-Submarine Warfare desks during an exercise with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster currently on deployment has been putting her submarine hunting skills to the test with a combined UK and US Naval Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise in the Gulf of Oman.
HMS Westminster is part of the UK’s Response Force Task Group (RFTG) currently on the Royal Navy’s annual Cougar deployment. HMS Illustrious, RFA Fort Victoria, RFA Fort Austin, USS Bulkeley and the American Los Angeles Class Submarine USS Dallas also took part in the exercise.
The aims of the exercise is to develop maritime interoperability by exercising Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics with US allies in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
The exercise was broken down into three phases. The ships and submarines initially tested acoustic and non-acoustics sensor performance against known positions, gaining useful real life data for the region.
The second phase relied on the ships escorting HMS Illustrious as the Mission Essential Unit (MEU) along a passage whilst evading detection and simulated torpedo attacks by USS Dallas.
In the final phase USS Dallas tried to locate and destroy RFA Fort Austin as the MEU, in a holding box which simulated an anchorage, as the UK and US naval ships provided protection. Additional helicopter support to the ships was ably provided by the Anti-Submarine sonar dipping Merlins embarked in HMS Illustrious and USS Bulkeley’s Seahawk, with Westminster’s Mark 8 Lynx helicopter providing an additional surface search and weapon carrying capability.
Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Sam Kirk monitors the Underwater Warfare Desk during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 11, 2013) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) conduct search and rescue training with Japanese and South Korean ships during a combined counter piracy exercise. Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane A. Jackson/Released)
HMS WESTMINSTER CONDUCTS PHOTEX WITH HMS ILLUSTRIOUS AND USS BULKELEY
After completing a gruelling 5 day Anti-Submarine Exercise with the United States Navy, HMS Westminster took the opportunity to send up their Leading Photographer - LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum in a lynx helicopter to capture images of the the 3 Ships early on Saturday morning.
HMS Westminster took part in the 3 phase, 5 day long submarine exercise with part of the UK's Response Force Task Group - RFA Fort Victoria and HMS Illustrious, and also joined forces with American Destroyer USS Bulkeley. The main aims of the exercise were to develop inter-operability and Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
HMS Westminster is currently operating in the Gulf region as part of her operational commitment and will return to UK waters in February 2014.
Pictured: Images shows HMS Illustrious, HMS Westminster and USS Bulkeley sailing in arrow head formation during a PHOTEX in the Indian Ocean.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (September 8, 2013) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Michael Driggers, assigned to Combat Systems Department’s CE division, tests circuit boards for conductivity on board the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane A. Jackson/Released)
GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 26, 2013) Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Justin Loudermilk-Varian, assigned to Engineering Department’s EE division, prepares for a scheduled spot check on board the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane A. Jackson/Released)
GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 11, 2013) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Ariake (DD 109), middle, and the South Korean destroyer ROKS Choi Young (DDH-981) transit behind the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) during a combined counter piracy exercise. Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane A. Jackson/Released)
HMS WESTMINSTER CONDUCTS PHOTEX WITH HMS ILLUSTRIOUS AND USS BULKELEY
After completing a gruelling 5 day Anti-Submarine Exercise with the United States Navy, HMS Westminster took the opportunity to send up their Leading Photographer - LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum in a lynx helicopter to capture images of the the 3 Ships early on Saturday morning.
HMS Westminster took part in the 3 phase, 5 day long submarine exercise with part of the UK's Response Force Task Group - RFA Fort Victoria and HMS Illustrious, and also joined forces with American Destroyer USS Bulkeley. The main aims of the exercise were to develop inter-operability and Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
HMS Westminster is currently operating in the Gulf region as part of her operational commitment and will return to UK waters in February 2014.
Pictured: Images shows HMS Illustrious, HMS Westminster and USS Bulkeley sailing in arrow head formation during a PHOTEX in the Indian Ocean.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
HMS WESTMINSTER TAKES PART IN ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE EXERCISE WITH AMERICAN NAVY
Whilst on patrol in operational theatre, HMS Westminster met with Helicopter Carrier HMS Illustrious, American Ship USS Bulkeley, and Submarine USS Dallas. With the use of various equipped sensors, all three Ships began a 4 day anti-submarine exercise, trying to hunt down the USS Dallas, a Los Angeles Class Submarine. The Americans and the British also used their air assests in order to aid their game of 'cat and mouse'. The exercise helped not only to test all the Ships mentally in various roles from the Bridge to the Operations Room, but also helped in bonding the strong lasting relationship both nations have with each other.
Pictured: Lieutenant James Benbow looks at signals Lieutenant Commander Sarah Davies monitors during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster currently on deployment has been putting her submarine hunting skills to the test with a combined UK and US Naval Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise in the Gulf of Oman.
HMS Westminster is part of the UK’s Response Force Task Group (RFTG) currently on the Royal Navy’s annual Cougar deployment. HMS Illustrious, RFA Fort Victoria, RFA Fort Austin, USS Bulkeley and the American Los Angeles Class Submarine USS Dallas also took part in the exercise.
The aims of the exercise is to develop maritime interoperability by exercising Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics with US allies in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
The exercise was broken down into three phases. The ships and submarines initially tested acoustic and non-acoustics sensor performance against known positions, gaining useful real life data for the region.
The second phase relied on the ships escorting HMS Illustrious as the Mission Essential Unit (MEU) along a passage whilst evading detection and simulated torpedo attacks by USS Dallas.
In the final phase USS Dallas tried to locate and destroy RFA Fort Austin as the MEU, in a holding box which simulated an anchorage, as the UK and US naval ships provided protection. Additional helicopter support to the ships was ably provided by the Anti-Submarine sonar dipping Merlins embarked in HMS Illustrious and USS Bulkeley’s Seahawk, with Westminster’s Mark 8 Lynx helicopter providing an additional surface search and weapon carrying capability.
Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Sam Kirk monitors the Underwater Warfare Desk during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
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130906-N-IG780-207 GULF OF OMAN (September 6, 2013) Ensign Frank Cifaldi, assigned to Engineering Department’s EE division, left, and Ensign James Lewis, assigned to Combat Systems Department’s CF division, right, pull Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Joseph Heinlen, assigned to Operations Department’s OT division, out of the water during small boat and search-and-rescue exercises with the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane A. Jackson/Released)
HMS WESTMINSTER TAKES PART IN ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE EXERCISE WITH AMERICAN NAVY
Whilst on patrol in operational theatre, HMS Westminster met with Helicopter Carrier HMS Illustrious, American Ship USS Bulkeley, and Submarine USS Dallas. With the use of various equipped sensors, all three Ships began a 4 day anti-submarine exercise, trying to hunt down the USS Dallas, a Los Angeles Class Submarine. The Americans and the British also used their air assests in order to aid their game of 'cat and mouse'. The exercise helped not only to test all the Ships mentally in various roles from the Bridge to the Operations Room, but also helped in bonding the strong lasting relationship both nations have with each other.
Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Joe Clarke monitors communications during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
HMS WESTMINSTER CONDUCTS PHOTEX WITH HMS ILLUSTRIOUS AND USS BULKELEY
After completing a gruelling 5 day Anti-Submarine Exercise with the United States Navy, HMS Westminster took the opportunity to send up their Leading Photographer - LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum in a lynx helicopter to capture images of the the 3 Ships early on Saturday morning.
HMS Westminster took part in the 3 phase, 5 day long submarine exercise with part of the UK's Response Force Task Group - RFA Fort Victoria and HMS Illustrious, and also joined forces with American Destroyer USS Bulkeley. The main aims of the exercise were to develop inter-operability and Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics in the challenging sonar environment of the warm and shallow waters of the Gulf region.
HMS Westminster is currently operating in the Gulf region as part of her operational commitment and will return to UK waters in February 2014.
Pictured: Images shows HMS Illustrious, HMS Westminster and USS Bulkeley sailing in arrow head formation during a PHOTEX in the Indian Ocean.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
HMS WESTMINSTER TAKES PART IN ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE EXERCISE WITH AMERICAN NAVY
Whilst on patrol in operational theatre, HMS Westminster met with Helicopter Carrier HMS Illustrious, American Ship USS Bulkeley, and Submarine USS Dallas. With the use of various equipped sensors, all three Ships began a 4 day anti-submarine exercise, trying to hunt down the USS Dallas, a Los Angeles Class Submarine. The Americans and the British also used their air assests in order to aid their game of 'cat and mouse'. The exercise helped not only to test all the Ships mentally in various roles from the Bridge to the Operations Room, but also helped in bonding the strong lasting relationship both nations have with each other.
Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Joe Mellor enjoys a smile in the Operations Room during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
HMS WESTMINSTER TAKES PART IN ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE EXERCISE WITH AMERICAN NAVY
Whilst on patrol in operational theatre, HMS Westminster met with Helicopter Carrier HMS Illustrious, American Ship USS Bulkeley, and Submarine USS Dallas. With the use of various equipped sensors, all three Ships began a 4 day anti-submarine exercise, trying to hunt down the USS Dallas, a Los Angeles Class Submarine. The Americans and the British also used their air assests in order to aid their game of 'cat and mouse'. The exercise helped not only to test all the Ships mentally in various roles from the Bridge to the Operations Room, but also helped in bonding the strong lasting relationship both nations have with each other.
Pictured: Underwater Warfare Specialists are barely lit from their screens during a CASEX with the US Navy.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
HMS Westminster
Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth