U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy Milford and Petty Officer 3rd Class Raymond Delossantos of Riverine Squadron 3, Detachment 2, instruct Paraguayan Marines on the proper security technique for riverine operations during UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas 2012 Sept. 8. UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas gives the participating troops from Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, the United States and Uruguay an opportunity to exercise critical thinking based on realistic scenarios, reinforce essential tactics and techniques and build on a strong foundation of professional cooperation.