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First reported Jun 05 2013 - Updated Jun 05 2013 - 1 reports

Video: Plowing the 'sea farm' in hunt for sea mines

PERSIAN GULF — Nobody involved on this particular mission has ever come across a real sea mine. Nonetheless, sailors in Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 practice a process known as "mechanical sweeps" on a routine basis.It’s a methodical process ... [Published Stars and Stripes - Jun 05 2013]

Entities: Naval Mine, Mine Countermeasures, Agriculture

First reported Jun 05 2013 - Updated Jun 05 2013 - 1 reports

US Pacific Fleet

MCM Crews Olympian and Spartan Departs for WESPAC

Navy News ServiceStory Number: NNS130604-196/4/2013By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Rosalie Garcia, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public AffairsSAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Ship Crews Olympian and Spartan ... [Published GlobalSecurity.org - Jun 05 2013]

Entities: Mine Countermeasures, US Pacific Fleet, Ed White, Minesweeping, USCENTCOM US Central Command

First reported May 29 2013 - Updated May 30 2013 - 1 reports

Medical staff put to the test in Gulf

The world’s largest anti sea mines exercise involving forty-one nations has been taking place in the Arabian Gulf and it’s also been a test for Britain’s joint service medical staff.A key part of the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise has considered ... [Published BFBS Gibraltar - May 29 2013]

Entities: RFA Cardigan Bay (L3009), Pete Thomas, Mine Countermeasures, Action, Naval Mine

First reported May 29 2013 - Updated May 29 2013 - 1 reports

US Navy

IMCMEX illustrates global problem with global consequence requiring global response

MC1 Gary M. KeenIMCMEX 2013130516-N-OM642-426 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 16, 2013) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians 3rd Class Gregory Girard and 3rd Class Joshua Gilman, both assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) ... [Published Norfolk Navy Flagship - May 29 2013]

Entities: Area of Responsibility, Mine Countermeasures, US Navy, Illustrator

First reported May 26 2013 - Updated May 26 2013 - 1 reports

Facebook Inc

ICMX 2013

The recent International Mine Counter-Measures Exercise 2013 was held in the Gulf of Arabia and included representation from over 40 nations and private companies, including the UK. Designed to exercise the multi national task force it was pitched at ... [Published Think Defence - May 26 2013]

Entities: Facebook Inc, Mine Countermeasures, Royal Navy, AUV Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, RFA Cardigan Bay (L3009)

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 2 reports

Largest navy drill in Gulf ‘highly successful’

Maritime security, infrastructure protection included in war games Manama:A major international navy drill, the largest of its kind in the Gulf, has been hailed as highly successful.The International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2013 (IMCMEX 13) that ... [Published Gulf News - May 24 2013]

Entities: Infrastructure Protection, Mine Countermeasures, Maritime Security

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Navy drill 'a major success'

A MAJOR defence exercise in the Arabian Gulf involving 41 nations has thrown up a lot of issues that will be implemented in future exercises, top commanders declared yesterday.The participating nations from across the world's regions in the International ... [Published Gulf Daily News - May 24 2013]

Entities: Maritime Security, USNAVCENT US Naval Forces Central Command, Mine Countermeasures, Threat

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Infrastructure Protection Symposium concludes

130514-N-PX130-142 U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May. 14, 2013) An unmanned underwater vehicle submerges during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 13 as the Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I)15) operates ... [Published Norfolk Navy Flagship - May 22 2013]

Entities: Infrastructure Protection, Mine Countermeasures, AUV Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Lockheed Wins $52.9 Million Robot Sub Contract

The contract, worth $52.9 million, hires Lockheed to integrate, test, and maintain Lockheed's new Remote Minehunting System into the (LCS) Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Mission Package. Lockheed will also tailor the system to work aboard each of the two ... [Published Motley Fool - May 22 2013]

Entities: Lockheed Martin Corp, Mine Countermeasures, General Dynamics Corporation

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Lakeville Navy Captain Deploys to Arabian Gulf for Mine Countermeasures Exercise

Editor's Note: The following story was written by Capt. Sterling Smith, U.S. Navy.Lakeville resident Richard Henderson, a Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserves, recently deployed to the Arabian Gulf area of operations to participate in the 2013 Mine Countermeasures ... [Published Lakeville Patch - May 22 2013]

Entities: Richard Henderson, Mine Countermeasures, USNAVCENT US Naval Forces Central Command

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

SPOTD – LNG Carrier Escorted by Combined Task Force 521

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan Blair/Released)(May 21, 2013) – Combined Task Force 521 conducts convoy escort operations with a large natural gas tanker during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2013 (IMCMEX). ... [Published GCaptain - May 22 2013]

Entities: Task Force, Mine Countermeasures, US Navy

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

News story: Royal Navy takes the lead in international exercise

The mine warfare battle staff are embarked on Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ship Cardigan Bay for the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2013 (IMCMEX 13), a 2-week naval exercise involving personnel from over 40 countries. The Royal Navy personnel ... [Published Inside government - Ministry of Defence - May 21 2013]

Entities: Royal Navy, Mine Countermeasures, PHOTOGRAPHER, RFA Cardigan Bay (L3009), HMS Dragon

Quotes

"The very first landing of an MV-22 Osprey on a Japanese ship is a historic moment for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Marine Corps at large. Dawn Blitz provides us an opportunity to enhance our longstanding relationship with the Japanese and to highlight the capabilities of the MV-22 Osprey, which allows the Marine Corps to quickly respond to a crisis when launched from sea or land." – Brig. Gen. John Broadmeadow, 1st MEB commanding general

US Navy and Marine Corps begin multinational amphibious exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 [Published DVIDS - Jun 11 2013]

"Tran's efforts are a fine example of the qualities and characteristics represented in NSWC PCD's core values. His superb attention to detail, thorough technical and programmatic knowledge, and steadfast dedication have been critical to the accomplishments achieved within the RMS program." said Stewart

NSWC PCD Engineer Thinh Tran Earns 2013 NAVSEA Excellence Award [Published Navy News Stand - Jun 06 2013]

'This is my first time on an MCM and it is definitely a different atmosphere,' said Mineman 3rd Class Ervin Weeks. "Everything has been fast-paced, but I was able to shadow other Sailors and get the training I needed. I am looking forward to the upcoming deployment and ready to work hard because I know great things will come from it. The only thing that will be difficult is leaving my family because it is the first time I am leaving them and it is my first deployment."

MCM Crews Olympian and Spartan Departs for WESPAC [Published GlobalSecurity.org - Jun 05 2013]

...commander of Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, Md., relieved of command on June 29 due to a "a significant lack of leadership and integrity that eroded good order and discipline in the command." , program manager of the Littoral Combat Ship program, was "temporarily reassigned" pending a command investigation into allegations of inappropriate...

Navy commanders relieved of duty in 2012 [Published Stars and Stripes - May 26 2013]

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US Navy and Marine Corps begin multinational am... [Published DVIDS - Jun 11 2013]
US NAVY AND MARINE CORPS BEGIN MULTINATIONAL AM... [Published United States Marine Corps - Jun 11 2013]
Mammals, Drones and Darts: The future of protec... [Published DVIDS - Jun 11 2013]
NSWC PCD Engineer Thinh Tran Earns 2013 NAVSEA ... [Published Navy News Stand - Jun 06 2013]
Video: Plowing the 'sea farm' in hunt for sea m... [Published Stars and Stripes - Jun 05 2013]
MCM Crews Olympian and Spartan Departs for WESPAC [Published GlobalSecurity.org - Jun 05 2013]
News story: Military medics in Gulf casualty ex... [Published Inside government - Ministry of Defence - May 30 2013]
IMCMEX illustrates global problem with global c... [Published Norfolk Navy Flagship - May 29 2013]
Monster Machines: The US Navy’s Largest Chopper... [Published Business Insider Australia - May 29 2013]
Medical staff put to the test in Gulf [Published BFBS Gibraltar - May 29 2013]
The Navy's Largest Chopper Is an Aerial Mine Hu... [Published Gizmodo - May 28 2013]
Week in Review: Memorial Day, End of Session, R... [Published Lakeville Patch - May 28 2013]
Mission on the high seas [Published Muscat Daily - May 28 2013]
ICMX 2013 [Published Think Defence - May 26 2013]
IMCMEX 13 military exercises concludes [Published Muscat Daily - May 26 2013]
Navy commanders relieved of duty in 2012 [Published Stars and Stripes - May 26 2013]
World War II Gunner Gets Medals in Time for Mem... [Published Burnsville MN Patch - May 26 2013]
Largest navy drill in Gulf ‘highly successful’ [Published Gulf News - May 24 2013]
Navy drill 'a major success' [Published Gulf Daily News - May 24 2013]
IMCMEX 13 military exercise concludes [Published DVIDS - May 23 2013]
Infrastructure Protection Symposium concludes [Published Norfolk Navy Flagship - May 22 2013]
Lockheed Wins $52.9 Million Robot Sub Contract [Published Motley Fool - May 22 2013]
International minesweeping exercise poses logis... [Published Stars and Stripes - May 22 2013]
Lakeville Navy Captain Deploys to Arabian Gulf ... [Published Lakeville Patch - May 22 2013]
SPOTD – LNG Carrier Escorted by Combined Task F... [Published GCaptain - May 22 2013]
News story: Royal Navy takes the lead in intern... [Published Inside government - Ministry of Defence - May 21 2013]
News story: Royal Navy joins 41-nation Gulf min... [Published Inside government - Ministry of Defence - May 16 2013]
Ship Photos of The Day – Navy Minesweepers Get ... [Published MaritimeSecurity.Asia - May 10 2013]
U.S., allies to stage naval exercise in Gulf en... [Published MaritimeSecurity.Asia - May 09 2013]
Naval forces in Gulf for massive anti-mine exer... [Published MaritimeSecurity.Asia - May 09 2013]

Blogs

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News story: Military medics in Gulf casualty ex... [Published Inside government - Ministry of Defence - May 30 2013] An explosion rips through the hull of a merchant vessel, critically wounding 6 members of the crew. Two are in danger of losing limbs, another can’t breathe, and a fourth has deep burns across his chest. The casualties are flown to the nearby Royal ...
ICMX 2013 [Published Think Defence - May 26 2013] The recent International Mine Counter-Measures Exercise 2013 was held in the Gulf of Arabia and included representation from over 40 nations and private companies, including the UK. Designed to exercise the multi national task force it was pitched at ...
News story: Royal Navy takes the lead in intern... [Published Inside government - Ministry of Defence - May 21 2013] The mine warfare battle staff are embarked on Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ship Cardigan Bay for the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2013 (IMCMEX 13), a 2-week naval exercise involving personnel from over 40 countries. The Royal Navy personnel ...
News story: Royal Navy joins 41-nation Gulf min... [Published Inside government - Ministry of Defence - May 16 2013] IMCMEX 2013 is the largest exercise ever staged to deal with the threat of mines in the Gulf region. Six ships and more than 600 sailors from the Royal Navy are taking part in the 2-week test of the response of the world’s nations and navies. RFA ...
Ship Photos of The Day – Navy Minesweepers Get ... [Published MaritimeSecurity.Asia - May 10 2013] (Feb. 24, 2013) Mine countermeasure ships USS Pioneer (MCM 9) and USS Warrior (MCM 10) rest atop merchant vessel Super Servant III as it slowly rises to the surface during a heavy lift operation. U.S. Navy Photo. Today’s ship photos actually come ...

Press Releases

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UK Royal Navy Demands Improvement to Mine Count... [Published PR Newswire: Policy & Public Interest - Mar 08 2013]
Polish Navy takes command of SNMCMG1 [Published Ministry of National Defence - Polish Army - Jan 18 2013]