About Combined Task Force 154:
- It is the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) dedicated multinational maritime training task force.
- It was established in 2023.
- It is dedicated to enhancing maritime security through multinational training programs across the Middle East and the wider region.
- It operates alongside CMF’s other task forces: CTF 150 (Maritime Security), CTF 151 (Counter-Piracy), CTF 152 (Maritime Security in Arabian Gulf) and CTF 153 (Maritime Security in Red Sea).
- The training focuses on five core pillars: Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), Law of the Sea, Maritime Interdiction Operations, Maritime Rescue and Assistance, and Leadership Development.
- It focuses on professional training and capacity building to strengthen interoperability and operational readiness among the nations associated with the maritime partnership.
- CTF 154 trains partner navies and improve operational capabilities to enhance maritime security in the Middle East.
- India joined the Combined Maritime Forces as an associate partner in 2022 and became a full member in 2023.
