050704-N-4309A-418 Persian Gulf (July 4, 2005) – Senior Chief Quartermaster Amy Coppedge gives navigation training to an Iraqi Navy officer aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). The Iraqi Navy and Marines are training with the Maritime Riverine Assistant Support Troop, comprised of Royal Navy and Royal Marines. The Iraqi military is afforded an opportunity to train aboard Navy ships, because their country is not equipped with the proper platforms for certain training purposes. Maritime Riverine Assistant Support Troop and the Ashland are assisting in Maritime Secur
050704-N-4309A-418 Persian Gulf (July 4, 2005) – Senior Chief Quartermaster Amy Coppedge gives navigation training to an Iraqi Navy officer aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). The Iraqi Navy and Marines are training with the Maritime Riverine Assistant Support Troop, comprised of Royal Navy and Royal Marines. The Iraqi military is afforded an opportunity to train aboard Navy ships, because their country is not equipped with the proper platforms for certain training purposes. Maritime Riverine Assistant Support Troop and the Ashland are assisting in Maritime Security Operations (MSO) by training the Iraqi military to stand security watches and various shipboard operations. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Aaron Ansarov (RELEASED) US Navy 050704-N-4309A-418 Senior Chief Quartermaster Amy Coppedge gives navigation training to an Iraqi Navy officer aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48)
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