During the exercise, Sioux City deployed her 11-meter rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) and MH-60S Sea hawk attached to the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 to coordinate with George William Gordon. Forces practiced a series of tactical shipboard movements, formations, and vectoring, as well as tested command and control capabilities.
The exercise helped to improve interoperability and demonstrate the strategic partnership with the Jamaican Defence Force that helps enhance capabilities against shared threats.
“Coordinating with partners in the region is always a valuable training opportunity,” said Cmdr. Wade Smith, commanding officer of Sioux City. “Training together provides the foundation we need for whatever maritime challenges may arise.”
16 The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) and Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard patrol vessel HMJS George William Gordon conducted a bi-lateral maritime exercise in the Caribbean Sea, May 8.
During the exercise, Sioux City deployed her 11-meter rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) and MH-60S Sea hawk attached to the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 to coordinate with George William Gordon. Forces practiced a series of tactical shipboard movements, formations, and vectoring, as well as tested command and control capabilities.
The exercise helped to improve interoperability and demonstrate the strategic partnership with the Jamaican Defence Force that helps enhance capabilities against shared threats.
The USS Wichita conducted a live fire exercise with the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel HMJS Cornwall in the Caribbean Sea last week.
US Navy and Jamaica Coast Guard conduct live firing exercise in Caribbean Sea US Navy and Jamaica Coast Guard conduct live firing exercise in Caribbean Sea Wednesday, 14 April 2021 10:56
According to information published by the United States Department of Defense on April 9, 2021, the U.S. Navy Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) and Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel HMJS Cornwall conducted a live-fire exercise in the Caribbean Sea on April 9, 2021.
(Picture source U.S. DoD)
The USS Wichita (LCS-13) is a Freedom-class littoral combat ship in service with the United States Navy. She was acquired by the US Navy from Lockheed Martin and the Marinette Marine shipyard on 22 August 2018 along with USS Sioux City in a double delivery. The ship was christened and launched on 17 September 2016.
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