U.S. Coast Guard PSU 301, partner forces build maritime security readiness through Military Operations in Urban Terrain “MOUT” training during PANAMAX 2026 [Image 5 of 6]
A partner nation military team moves up a set of steps and into a building during Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training at the Sherman military training area in Panama, Aug. 6, 2026. The training challenged partner forces to coordinate movement and security procedures in an urban environment while strengthening interoperability, building trust and enhancing regional readiness.PANAMAX 2026 scenarios help the defense and public security forces of participating nations improve interoperability, hone their skills during scenarios involving coalition and all-domain operations, forge strong cooperative partnerships, and demonstrate their collective capacity to respond to and deter threats to the region and its critical waterways. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Crystal Burgess)