US Naval deployments: Follow from your PC!

Stratfor - Stratfor release a weekly update on the current deployment of the US Naval fleet. The Naval Update Map shows an approximation of the current locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs), the keys to U.S. dominance of the world’s oceans. A CSG is centered on an aircraft carrier, which projects U.S. naval and air power and supports a carrier air wing. The CSG includes significant offensive strike capability. An ARG is centered around three amphibious warfare ships, with a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked. An MEU is built around a heavily reinforced and mobile battalion of Marines.



Carrier Strike Groups

• The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is currently located in the northern Arabian Sea conducting maritime security operations in the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• The USS John C. Stennis is under way in the western Pacific conducting scheduled operations as part of a six- to seven-month deployment.
• The USS Harry S. Truman returned to Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Va., on May 9.
• The USS George Washington is conducting sea trials and carrier qualifications off the coast of Japan.
• The USS Nimitz is participating in a Composite Training Unit Exercise and Joint Task Force Exercise off of the U.S. Pacific coast.
• The USS G.H.W. Bush is currently located at Naval Station Norfolk after the U.S. Navy took delivery of the ship May 11.

Amphibious Ready Groups/Marine Expeditionary Units

• The USS Boxer ESG/13th MEU is currently deployed to the 5th Fleet AOR, where it is conducting maritime security operations.
• The USS Wasp is under way in the Atlantic Ocean as part of a deployment to the 2nd Fleet AOR.
• The USS Nassau is currently under way in the Atlantic after rejoining the fleet May 7 upon completion of nearly six months of repairs.
• The USS Bataan deployed to the 5th and 6th Fleet AORs on May 13 from Naval Station Norfolk and is under way in the Atlantic.
• The USS Iwo Jima is currently located in the Atlantic conducting routine operations/exercises.