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- The training was effective, and we learned some things

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that they do, and they learned some

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of the things that we do.

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We really started from the basic building blocks

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and went over a lot of junior varsity tactics

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during this CARAT.

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Today we did a non-compliant boarding

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doing MIO operations, Maritime Interception Operations.

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We came alongside the motor vessel

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and with the Philippine Navy observing us,

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and we came on for a non-compliant boarding,

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and we took the bridge and engineering

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and did our sweeps and basically, walked, talked

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and did some Q and A with the Philippine Navy

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and exchanged how we do different things.

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A lot of our tactics are similar.

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We do things a little more on a wider scope than they do.

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They do more isolated tactics.

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The takeaway is they're definitely open and willing

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to learn from us.

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We're kinda like the big brothers on the block.

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They definitely have a big interest on how we do things,

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and, as well, we are open and willing to talk

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and have those exchanges of information.

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So it's been great.

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It's been a lot of fun.

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One is they love to take pictures together.

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We've had receptions and things like that,

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and it's really been a good time.

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And you get to see a different culture, as well, so.

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It's definitely something a lot of guys onboard

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have never seen before.

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Usually you have to be a West Coast sailor

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in order to get out here and experience this.

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And CARAT only comes around once a year,

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so if you're not out in this area during the right time,

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then you miss it.

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And fortunately, I've been able

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to come out here more than once

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and experience the Philippine culture,

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work with the Philippine Navy,

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and yeah, it's been a really good time.

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Very fruitful for both.