Combined Task Force 151

Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151) is a multinational naval task force, set up in 2009 as a response to piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden and off the eastern coast of Somalia.^[1] Its mission is to disrupt piracy and armed robbery at sea and to engage with regional and other partners to build capacity and improve relevant capabilities in order to protect global maritime commerce and secure freedom of navigation. It operates in conjunction with the EU's Operation Atalanta and NATO's Operation Ocean Shield.

As of January 23, 2024, the commander of CTF-151 is the Rear Adm. Antonio Braz de Souza, of the Brazilian Navy.^[2]

^ "New Counter-Piracy Task Force Established". Retrieved 22 January 2014.
^ "Brazil Assumes Command of Combined Maritime Forces' Combined Task Force 151". CMF.

[counter-1] "New Counter-Piracy Task Force Established". Retrieved 22 January 2014.

[Republic_of_Philippine_Navy_Assumes_Command_of_Multinational_Counter-Piracy_Task_Force-2] "Brazil Assumes Command of Combined Maritime Forces' Combined Task Force 151". CMF.

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