Stein (FF 1065) - Naval Cruise Book

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ulti-national Force Operations en STEIN arrived in the Gulf in late April, there were naval units from over fifteen allied nations operating in the region. Because hostilities could have resumed at any time, this naval presence had to be maintained at a high state of readiness. Also, because the units were from many different nations, US Navy ships needed to know how to coordinate and operate effectively with them. Because the Ciulf war proved the vital importance of the region to other nations, many future operations in the Arabian Gulf are likely to be Multi-national efforts. Thus, STEIN, through operations with allied warships, was a vital tool for forging a new method of operations for the Gulf. STEIN participated in Multinational Force QMNFJ Ops throughout our stay in the Gulf. Our first exposure to working with foreign navies was a joint exercise coordinated by STEIN between the Royal Navy and the Argentinians. It marked the first major interaction between ships from these two countries since the Falkland Island War. Separate and joint exercis- es with the French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch Navies followed - just to name few. Our MNF OPS trademark was the delivery of a STEIN ball-cap, a ship's plaque and a bottle of California wine to the Commanding Officer of the allied ship. Lynx helicopter from HMS Brave takes off from Stein's MS Sir Galahad fL 50059 and HMS Atherstone M561 in lebel All United Arab Emirates. MIYF Operations 57

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