Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team - FASTPAC 2nd Platoon
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jay M. Chu
Marines with 2nd Platoon, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Pacific, (FASTPAC) practise with M16 and M4 rifles during an immediate engagement course of fire exercise on the deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge.
f.a.s.t. teams deploy to trouble spots around the world in order to bolster security and protect U.S. Navy assets and U.S. diplomatic installations such as embassies and consulates.
f.a.s.t. platoons with FASTPAC are assigned to the Pacific area or responsbility and are based out of Yokosuka, Japan and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.