FASTCENT provides rapid response expeditionary anti-terrorism and security forces IOT protect vital Naval and National Assets and conduct other limited duration contingency operations as directed ISO CDRUSCENTCOM.
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) participated in a Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection (CMIP) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) with Kuwaiti Marines from May 6-12 in Kuwait.
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U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) participates in a live-fire drill at a training facility in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, FASTCENT provides expeditionary antiterrorism and security forces to embassies, consulates and other vital national assets throughout the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Benjamin McDonald)
BAHRAIN (January 16, 2023) – A U.S. Marine assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) participates in an observation drill for designated marksmen during exercise Neon Defender 23 in Bahrain, Jan. 16. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.
BAHRAIN (January 25, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) and members of the Bahrain Defense Force engage a simulated enemy force during the Neon Defender 23 final exercise in Bahrain, Jan. 25. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.
BAHRAIN (January 17, 2023) – A U.S. Marine assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) fires an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during a live fire designated marksman range as part of exercise Neon Defender 23 in Bahrain, Jan. 17. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.
BAHRAIN (January 17, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) and members of the Bahrain Defence Force participate in a live fire machine gun range as part of exercise Neon Defender 23 in Bahrain, Jan. 17. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.
OMAN (February 24, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) conduct interior tactics during an embassy reinforcement drill in Muscat, Oman.
OMAN (February 23, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) and members of the Royal Oman Police Special Task unit conduct CASEVAC Interoperability Training
OMAN (February 24, 2023) – FASTCENT Marines detain a simulated intruder during an embassy reinforcement drill in Muscat, Oman.