161019-N-SB587-1383 The mine countermeasure ship USS

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The mine countermeasure ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13) operates in the Arabian Gulf as part of U.K./U.S. Mine Countermeasures Exercise 17-1, Oct. 19, 2016. The exercise is a bilateral mine countermeasures (MCM) exercise between the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy designed to provide an opportunity for both nations to share knowledge of MCM techniques to respond to mine threats. The combined MCM force will enhance MCM capabilities in searching, identifying and neutralizing mines threatening the freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce. Dextrous is assigned to Commander, Task Force 52 supporting mine countermeasure operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea)