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	Peru and US Navy Celebrate a Successful DESI Deployment
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            <div class="image-caption">Capt. Robert Wirth, commodore of Submarine Squadron 20, presents Cmdr. Enrique Vargas, captain of Peruvian Submarine BAP Arica (SS-36), with a commemorative photo of the Kings Bay submarine fleet after a closing ceremony held at Naval Station Mayport, Fl. The Peruvian and U.S. Navies celebrated 89 days of joint operations with the Arica (SS-36) from July to October 2018 as part of the Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI) program. The DESI Program is a U.S. Navy partnership with South American countries and supports their diesel-electric submarine operations and fleet readiness events in operating areas off the U.S. east and west coasts.</div>
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            <div class="image-caption">Crew members from the Peruvian submarine BAP Arica (SS-36) pose for group photos in front of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maryland (SSBN 738) prior to a tour at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., as part of the Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI) program. The DESI Program is a U.S. Navy partnership with South American countries and supports their diesel-electric submarine operations and fleet readiness events in operating areas off the U.S. east and west coasts. (US Navy photo)</div>
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    <div><b>By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan Tomforde</b> <span class="date">/ Published Oct. 29, 2018</span></div>
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    <p>MAYPORT, Fl. (NNS) -- Peruvian and U.S. Navy Sailors celebrated 89 days of joint operations with the Peruvian Submarine BAP Arica (SS-36) at a closing ceremony held at Naval Station Mayport, Oct. 22.</p>
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<p>The Arica’s participation is part of the Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI). Established by U.S. Fleet Forces Command in 2001, the DESI program is a U.S. Navy partnership with South American countries and supports their diesel-electric submarine operations and fleet readiness events in operating areas off the U.S. east and west coasts.</p>
<p>During its 89 days of stateside operations, Arica participated in fleet pre-deployment exercises with the Kearsarge Amphibious Readiness Group and conducted anti-submarine training with the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft and the Helicopter Weapons School.<br />
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Capt. Robert Wirth, commodore of Submarine Squadron 20, praised the crew members of the Arica on their initiative and devotion to duty during their operations, providing critical anti-submarine warfare training.</p>
<p>“The Arica proved to be a quiet and elusive adversary, providing valuable insights into tactical operations against modern diesel submarines,” said Wirth.</p>
<p>Rear Adm. Luis Alba, commander of the Peru Submarine Force, applauded the Arica on their performance and the value the DESI program adds to the submarine force.</p>
<p>“Arica is the best fast submarine for this exercise,’ said Alba. “Peru gains so much experience from the opportunity to participate in this program and I look forward to these exercises for years to come.”</p>
<p>During the ceremony, each crew member received a DESI deployment pin and certificates.</p>
<p>This marks the Peru’s 15th deployment as part of the DESI program.</p>
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<p>For more news from Commander, Submarine Group 10, visit www.navy.mil/local/csg10/.</p>
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