STAAT personnel conduct assessments of foreign ports, airfields, hotels and other operational venues to examine physical security conditions and coordinate with local officials on measures needed to meet Navy security and force protection requirements.

STAAT personnel also provide a range of professional law enforcement training to foreign law enforcement and security partners. This training plays a key role in promoting theater security cooperation and building common approaches to security challenges in port and maritime environments. STAAT training is tailored to meet local requirements. Among other benefits, it can enhance the capabilities of foreign partners to provide support for U.S. Navy ship visits and other naval expeditionary activities, allowing them to operate more effectively with U.S. personnel during those engagements.