Coast Guard Transportable Port Security Boats attached to Port Security Unit 308 and Riverine Command Boats from Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2 take advantage of a rare opportunity to practice maneuvers together in the inner coastal waterways of North Carolina, during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years. Bold Alligator represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations and focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise will take place Jan. 30 - Feb. 12, 2012, afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina.