AMLEP (3 of 3) (IMAGE) Office of Naval Research Caption Maritime Enforcement Specialist 3rd Class Brian Smith of the US Coast Guard's Pacific Area Tactical Law Enforcement Team 107 makes his way down USS Simpson's (FFG 56) pilot ladder to a rigid hull inflatable boat. Simpson recently supported African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership operations, a branch of the Africa Partnership Station, in an effort to build maritime safety and security on and offshore. Credit US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Mennuto Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.