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The USS Harry S. Truman is set to leave for the gulf this fall, unless it leaves early.
Lessee, for a while 3 battle groups;
3 supercarriers & their air wings
6 nuclear attack subs (2 per battle group)
9 or more destroyers (minimum 3 per battle group squadron)
3-6 Ticonderoga Aegis guided missile cruisers (1-2 per battle group)
6-9 Arleigh Burke guided missile destroyers (2-3 per battle group)
plus combined ammunition, oiler and supply ships
at least.
Sounds like you'll be able to cross the gulf by just hopping ship-to-ship
In case anyone's curious the US has 12 carrier battle groups.
Hope the mullahs are listening.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: The United States is sending a new aircraft carrier to the Middle East, the U.S. Navy said Tuesday.
The Navy confirmed the departure of nuclear-powered USS Enterprise from it's home port of Norfolk, Virginia, with about 5,500 sailors and marines.
The Enterprise will provide "power to counter the assertive, disruptive and coercive behavior of some countries, as well as support for our soldiers and marines in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Vice Admiral Vice Admiral Kevin J. Cosgriff, the commander of the Bahrain-based U.S. 5th Fleet.
Cosgriff did not specify which nations he was alluding to, but the carrier's move came amid heightened tensions with Iran, which lies along the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
"The complex operational environment, especially during these challenging times, requires a strong presence in the region," Cosgriff said, adding that the Enterprise "provides us with the right assets at the right time."
The Navy confirmed the departure of nuclear-powered USS Enterprise from it's home port of Norfolk, Virginia, with about 5,500 sailors and marines.
The Enterprise will provide "power to counter the assertive, disruptive and coercive behavior of some countries, as well as support for our soldiers and marines in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Vice Admiral Vice Admiral Kevin J. Cosgriff, the commander of the Bahrain-based U.S. 5th Fleet.
Cosgriff did not specify which nations he was alluding to, but the carrier's move came amid heightened tensions with Iran, which lies along the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
"The complex operational environment, especially during these challenging times, requires a strong presence in the region," Cosgriff said, adding that the Enterprise "provides us with the right assets at the right time."
Lessee, for a while 3 battle groups;
3 supercarriers & their air wings
6 nuclear attack subs (2 per battle group)
9 or more destroyers (minimum 3 per battle group squadron)
3-6 Ticonderoga Aegis guided missile cruisers (1-2 per battle group)
6-9 Arleigh Burke guided missile destroyers (2-3 per battle group)
plus combined ammunition, oiler and supply ships
at least.
Sounds like you'll be able to cross the gulf by just hopping ship-to-ship
In case anyone's curious the US has 12 carrier battle groups.
Hope the mullahs are listening.