Los Angeles Coast Guard unit participates in subject matter expert exchange with Malaysia

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Los Angeles Coast Guard unit participates in subject matter expert exchange with Malaysia
11/25/2024 07:59 PM EST

U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Los Angeles Long Beach (MSST LA/LB) members participated in a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) with nine Royal Malaysian Customs (RMC) officers and 11 Royal Malaysian police officers (RMP), part of the Royal Malaysian Customs Academy in Langkawi (AKMAL), from Oct. 31 to Nov. 15, 2024. Service members from both nations discussed and demonstrated law enforcement and seamanship best practices and tactics to bolster both regional security and maritime efforts.
U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Los Angeles Long Beach members and Royal Malaysian Customs Academy members conduct underway training aboard Royal Malaysian customs and police small boats in Langkawi, Malaysia to support subject matter expert exchange program, Nov. 8, 2024. The goal of the exchange was to assist in improving operations, inter-agency cooperation and proficiency in law enforcement and maritime operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer First Class Richie Pilozo.)