1. Who is the U.N. Navy's 5th Fleet calling on to respond to a spike in incidents of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea?

2. Describe the most recent act of piracy that the 5th Fleet is monitoring.

3. How many acts of attempted piracy has the U.S. Navy prevented since stepping up patrols in August in the Gulf of Aden?

4. a) In what country is the 5th Fleet based?
b) What is the aim and focus of the 5th Fleet, according to spokesman Lt. Nathan Christensen?
c) What responsibilities are included within this aim?

5. a) What effect has the 5th Fleet had on the pirates in the current incident?
b) According to Lt. Christensen, what is just as important to the navy as the cargo?

6. Why is the Russian military sending a ship to work with the U.S. Navy?

7. a) What groups does Lt. Christensen say need to work together to combat piracy?
b) How will the U.S. Navy attempt to encourage other countries to cooperate the fight against piracy?