Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training Command

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 18, 2011)1 of 4

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Allen Hodges, assigned to Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training (MCAST) Command, communicates a nine-line medical evacuation request during a tactical combat casualty care field training exercise at Dam Neck Annex. The training prepares non-medical personnel to perform life-saving techniques under the harsh pressure of battlefield environments. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Daniels (Released) 110318-N-8949D-053

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 18, 2011)2 of 4

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Neil McLean, right, and Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Allen Hodges, center, assigned to Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training (MCAST) Command, move a wounded service member to a rally point for medical evacuation during a tactical combat casualty care field training exercise at Dam Neck Annex. The training prepares non-medical personnel to perform life-saving techniques under the harsh pressure of battlefield environments. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Daniels (Released) 110318-N-8949D-085

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 11, 2011)3 of 4

Capt. Frank Hughlett, commanding officer of Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training (MCAST) Command, awards the Bronze Star medal to Lt. j.g. Ron Kolpak during an awards ceremony at Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, Va. MCAST Command equips, trains and deploys maritime civil affairs and security force assistance teams to joint task force commanders to enhance partner-nation capability and capacity. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Daniels (Released) 110311-N-8949D-004

MINAS, Uruguay (Nov. 15, 2010)4 of 4

A Uruguayan explosive ordnance disposal technician maneuvers a line attached to an improvised explosive device during a training field exercise as part of a three-week training course coordinated by the Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training Command (MCAST). MCAST delivers teams of highly skilled U.S. Navy Sailors to share expertise with partner nations to strengthen international relationships. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor (Released) 101115-N-8546L-069