Fifth District
U.S. Coast Guard

Date: Nov. 21, 2008
Contact: (410) 576-2541

Vessel Boarding and Security Team conduct tactical training on vessel in Baltimore

Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert M. Kotowski, a Vessel Boarding and Security Team member, scans the openings where someone could be hiding on a roll on-roll off cargo vessel in Baltimore, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. Kotowski must thoroughly check any voids and spaces to ensure that no personnel are left on the vessel. U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandyn Hill.

 

 

Petty Officer 1st Class William M. Harris, a Vessel Boarding and Security Team member, escorts Petty Officer 1st Class Sergio A. Calderon to the containment area of a roll on-roll off cargo vessel in Baltimore, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. Harris must ensure he has positive control of the suspect to ensure the safety of the suspect, himself and the team. U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandyn Hill.

Petty Officer 1st Class Robert J. Patten, a Vessel Boarding and Security Team (VBST) member, escorts Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles J. Coghlan from the engine room of a roll on-roll off cargo vessel in Baltimore during tactical training Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. VBST members practice scenarios in order to be able to safely enter a possibly hostile situation when needed. U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandyn Hill.

 

Petty Officer 3rd Class Leonard N. Posluszny and Petty Officer 3rd Class William M. Hamilton, members of the Vessel Boarding and Security Team (VBST), take down Petty Officer 1st Class Sergio A. Calderon during tactical training Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 on a roll on-roll off cargo vessel in Baltimore. VBST members conduct tactical training twice a month to ensure proficiency in their take-down techniques. U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandyn Hill.

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