Keywords: US Navy 061201-N-5555T-003 One of the Navy's Mine Neutralization Vehicles (MNV) is lowered over the side prior to a mine countermeasure exercise aboard USS Ardent (MCM 12).jpg en Persian Gulf Dec 1 2006 - One of the Navy's Mine Neutralization Vehicles MNV is lowered over the side prior to a mine countermeasure exercise aboard USS Ardent MCM 12 The MNV's mission is to seek and destroy mines and is used in the region to support maritime security operations MSO MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel weapons or other material U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin K Thomas RELEASED 2006-12-01 061201-N-5555T-003 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 41476 U S Navy photo PD-USGov-Military-Navy USS Ardent MCM-12 AN/SLQ-48 Mine Neutralization Vehicle |