Synchronizing communications, maneuvering in formations, joint search for submarines – so the Portuguese frigate NRP "House Francisco de Almeida" practiced on the Baltic with the vessels' 3 Flotilla units. For the Portuguese, this was part of the Nattian mission "Brilliant Shield" to aid strengthen the east flank.
Portuguese frigate entered Baltic in early April. The crew focuses on patrolling key shipping routes for the region. Monitors the movement of ships suspected of belonging to the so-called. Shadow fleets and the activity of Russian military aircraft. It besides wraps to allied ports. The ship late appeared in Gdynia. The sailors replenished their supplies, and they had time to rest. After leaving the port, they passed training with Polish ships.
– It was carried out during the Ship Task Force exercises. akin ventures are an excellent chance to strengthen allied ties and crews – stresses Mr. David Pawlik, deputy commander of rocket frigate ORP ‘Gen. K. Pulaski’. "We all usage NATO common procedures, but their applicable application may vary in detail. All the more reason to usage all chance for joint action – he adds. Training lasted respective hours. – During this time, we synchronized voice communications, tactical data transmission systems and national IT systems – the officer says. The crews provided each another with information on the situation at sea and in the air. The exercise script besides included maneuvering in formations. In addition to the frigate from Poland and Portugal, respective another units participated, specified as the OrP Corvette “Kashub” and the ORP rescue ship “Lech”. A Super Lynx Mk.95 chopper was besides picked up from the NRP "House Francisco de Almeida". He established cooperation with the “Pułaski” crew and performed a hanging over its deck. “This is how we rehearsed the procedures related to the approach to the ship. This is important, for example, in the context of tasks which consist in the transfer and taking of various types of loads – noted Mr Pawlik. Finally, the final component – Cassex (Combined Anti-Submarine Exercise), i.e. simulated search and fight against the submarine. This episode was attended by frigates from both states and ORP corvette ‘Kashub’, who took command of the group. Their crews had to deal with the threat generated by the system.
– Our crews have already had the chance to practice with the Portuguese. However, this is usually done in another waters, primarily in the Atlantic. On the Baltic, Portuguese ships seldom appear, according to Lieutenant Pawlik. This time, however, the Navy decided to support allies from the east flank, joining the Natovian operation "Brilliant Shield". And it is surely valuable support, not just due to the value of the ship itself. – Our joint exercises, although short, showed how well trained the NRP crew is "House Francisco de Almeida". We had no problems with communication, maneuvering and carrying out further tasks. The Portuguese have always been in the right place, at the right time," emphasised the deputy commander of “Pułaski”.
The Portuguese frigate mission to the Baltic will last until 20 October. Meanwhile, the Navy there delegated to the "Brilliant Shield" besides another unit – submarine NRP "Tridente". Ships from confederate Europe supported the operation before. Last year a rocket frigate from Italy, for example, operated on the east flank – ITS "Luigi Rizzo".
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