The carrier strike group is a flexible naval force that can operate in confined waters or in the open ocean, during day and night, in all weather conditions. There are currently 11 carrier strike groups: five based on the West Coast, five based on the East Coast, and one forward-deployed to NS Yokosuka, Japan. Previously referred to as Carrier Battle Groups (a term still used by other nations), they are often referred to by the carrier they are associated with (e.g., Enterprise Strike Group). The carrier strike group commander operationally reports to the commander of the numbered fleet who is operationally responsible for the area of waters the carrier strike group is operating in.Ĭarrier strike groups comprise a principal element of U.S. A carrier strike group also, on occasion, includes submarines, attached logistics ships and a supply ship.
It is composed of roughly 7,500 personnel, an aircraft carrier, at least one cruiser, a destroyer squadron of at least two destroyers and/or frigates, and a carrier air wing of 65 to 70 aircraft. Such a formation would not be used in combat.Ī carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. Navy ships assigned to the USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group sail in formation for a strike group photo in the Caribbean Sea 29 April 2006. The four-phase deployment includes activities off the coasts of Italy, France and Egypt.ĭuring the deployment, the group will interact with other NATO groupings and units, thereby multiplying training opportunities for NATO personnel.U.S. This deployment will also serve to prepare its qualification and certification for subsequent incorporation into the NATO Readiness Initiative (NRI) in 2024 and to strengthen the image of the Armed Forces in the international context. Throughout the first quarter, 'DEDALO-23' Air-Naval Amphibious Group will continue deployed in the Mediterranean to increase its training and reflect Spain's firm commitment to the Alliance's Deterrence and Defence Policy On 15 February, it resumed its planned exercise schedule. The Spanish vessels have also carried out exercises at sea with the Italian vessels "Duilio", "San Giusto" and "Thaon de Revel" and with the French anti-aircraft destroyer "Chevalier Paul".ĭue to the earthquake in Turkey, the Naval Air Group changed its planned schedule of activities for a week in order to help the victims and contribute to the distribution of humanitarian aid. Spain is participating in 'Neptune Strike 2023.1' with the resources provided by DEDALO 23 Expeditionary Combat Group, whose capabilities include the aircraft carrier 'Juan Carlos I', the frigate 'Blas de Lezo' and embarked aviation, as well as a landing battalion and various vessels for amphibious exercises.ĭuring the 'Neptune Strike 2023.1', activities are planned to take place in Greece, Croatia, Albania, Romania, Hungary and other countries.ĭEDALO 23 Group, which reports to the Operations Command, has proven its interoperability with international forces from the beginning of its deployment by exchanging its helicopters with the NH-90s of the French aircraft carrier "Tonerre". They also increase NATO deterrence stand and presence in the Mediterranean.
These activities show the commitment, improve the interoperability and the cohesion among allied nations and others.
It will take place in the central Mediterranean to test the capabilities offered by the aircraft carrier strike groups for the defence of the Atlantic Alliance. This is a multi-domain exercise organised by the Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO). In this edition, in addition to the aircraft carrier battle group 'Juan Carlos I', the US aircraft carrier strike group (CSG) 'Georges HW Bush' and the Italian 'Cavour' are also taking part.
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