Combined Maritime Forces, Mandate, Member Countries, Latest News

Q: What is the primary objective of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)?

To counter maritime threats and ensure security

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Combined Maritime Forces Latest News

Recently, the Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a key multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).

About Combined Maritime Forces

It is a multinational maritime partnership that upholds the International Rules Based Order (IRBO) by countering illicit non-state actors on the high seas.
It promotes security, stability and prosperity across approximately 3.2 million square miles of international waters, which encompass some of the world’s most important shipping lanes.
Mandate: Its main focus areas are counter-narcotics, counter-smuggling, suppressing piracy, encouraging regional cooperation, and engaging with regional and other partners to strengthen relevant capabilities and improve overall security and stability, and promote a safe maritime environment free from illicit non-state actors.
CMF has five Combined Task Forces

- CTF 150 (Maritime Security Operations outside the Arabian Gulf)
- CTF 151 (Counter-Piracy)
- CTF 152 (Maritime Security Operations inside the Arabian Gulf)
- CTF 153 (Red Sea Maritime Security)
- CTF 154 (Maritime Security Training)
Member Countries: It comprises 47 nations including India.
The 47 nations that comprise CMF are not bound by either a fixed political or military mandate.