A Boarding Team member assigned to the German Frigate FGS Augsburg (F213) provides security for the remainder of his team as they board a local cargo dhow by fast rope to conduct a search of the vessel.

Gulf of Oman (May. 05, 2004) A Boarding Team member assigned to the German Frigate FGS Augsburg (F213) provides security for the remainder of his team as they board a local cargo dhow by fast rope to conduct a search of the vessel. The multinational Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) was established to monitor, inspect, board, and stop suspect shipping to pursue the war on terrorism and includes operations currently taking place in the North Arabia Sea to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Countries contributing to CTF-150 currently include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Bart Bauer. File# 040505-N-7586B-388