Cmdr. Wes Cooper, left, Rear Admiral (select) Ken Perry, vice commander, Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command, center and Lcdr. Matthew Tucker, right go over logistics during an exercise for Bold Alligator 2012.

NORFOLK (Feb. 03, 2012) Cmdr. Wes Cooper, left, Rear Admiral (select) Ken Perry, vice commander, Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command, center and Lcdr. Matthew Tucker, right go over logistics during an exercise for Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantage of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012, afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katerine Noll) File# 120203-N-XR557-015