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Batman47 Board Founder/CNC User is Offline Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 368 Karma: 5 applaud / smite 397 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 12:34 am    Post subject: COMEXSTRKGRU/PHIBRON (ESG) Amphibious Assault Ship's/Squadro · Quote COMEXSTRKGRU/PHIBRON (ESG) Amphibious Assault Ship's/Squadrons Master Amphibious Assault Ships - LHA/LHD/LHA(R) http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/owcommandpost-about1979.html   Amphibious Ready Group http://www.iwar.org.uk/military/resources/aspc/text/os/arg.htm   Amphibious Group (PHIBGRU) include ships designed to transport and support Marine Corps amphibious operations. Typically three or four ships from an Amphibious Group will deploy together to form an Amphibious Ready Group. The ARG configuration will vary with each deployment, but the configuration will always provide the ARG commander the ability to launch and recover Marine helicopters and deploy landing craft, including the LCAC, Landing Craft Air Cushioned, the Navy's amphibious hoovercraft. The composition of the Group runs the entire spectrum of amphibious warfare with Amphibious Squadrons, a Naval Beach Group, a Tactical Air Control Group, a number of ships and typically over 10,000 personnel. http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/navy/unit/group.htm   Marine Amphibious Ready Group [MARG] Amphibious Ready Group [ARG] Expeditionary Strike Groups [ESG] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphibious_Ready_Group http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/marg.htm A MARG (Marine Amphibious Ready Group) consists of a flotilla of assault ships, comprising an Amphibious Ready Group [ARG], with Marines onboard. The ARG configuration will vary with each deployment, but the configuration will always provide the ARG commander the ability to launch and recover Marine helicopters and deploy landing craft, including the LCAC, Landing Craft Air Cushioned, the Navy's amphibious hoovercraft. The composition of the Group runs the entire spectrum of amphibious warfare with Amphibious Squadrons, a Naval Beach Group, a Tactical Air Control Group, a number of ships and typically over 10,000 personnel. http://www.globalsecurity.org Transport Doctrine Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet Section 1. Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Section 2. The Third Amphibious Force. Section 3. The Fifth Amphibious Force. Section 4. Functions of the Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Section 5. Duties of the Subordinate Commanders, Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ref/Transport/transport-1.html   AMPHIBIOUS AIRCRAFT CARRIERS AND TRAINING AIRCRAFT CARRIERS http://www.bluejacket.com/usn_ship_stats_carrier_amphib_training.html ESG (Expeditionary Strike Group) ESG (Expeditionary Strike Group), former ARG (Amphibious Readiness Group). Amphibious Squadrons are built much like an athletic team whose coaching and training staff remain permanently intact and receive athletes only for the season. The Core Staff serves as the "coaching staff" for the different units under its command. These units are referred to as Naval Support Elements or NSEs. They serve on this "team" for one year. A PHIBRON's NSE's consists of an Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD or LHA), an Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD), a Dock Landing Ship (LSD), a Fleet Surgical Team (FST-6), a Fleet Information Warfare Center detachment (FIWC), a Naval Beach Group detachment (NBG-2), a Search and Rescue detachment (HC SAR), an Explosive Ordinance Disposal detachment (EOD), a Tactical Air Control Squadron (TACRON), and a Naval Special Warfare Task Unit (NSWTU). All elements come together for six months of training then deploy for six months as a forward-deployed, self-sustaining Amphibious Task Force. http://www.navy.mil/navydata/navy_legacy.asp?id=147 US NAVY WEB SITE LINKS http://www.navy.mil/links/alpha.asp List of units of the United States Navy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_units_of_the_United_States_Navy Official Web Site of the U. S. Navy http://www.navy.mil/swf/index.asp U. S. Navy Commands http://www.news.navy.mil/local/view_groups.asp?category_id=10 U. S. Navy Ship’s http://www.navy.mil/local/view_groups.asp?category_id=6   Office of the Chief of Naval Operations The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is the senior military officer in the Navy. The CNO is a four-star admiral and is responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for the command, utilization of resources and operating efficiency of the operating forces of the Navy and of the Navy shore activities assigned by the Secretary. A member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the CNO is the principal naval advisor to the President and to the Secretary of the Navy on the conduct of war, and is the principal advisor and naval executive to the Secretary on the conduct of naval activities of the Department of the Navy. Assistants are the Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), the Deputy Chiefs of Naval Operations (DCNOs) and a number of other ranking officers. These officers and their staffs are collectively known as the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OpNav). Some of the blocks in this diagram are hyperlinked to the web site of that OpNav directorate.   http://www.navy.mil/navydata/organization/org-cno.asp   Task Force http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/navy/unit/task-force.htm   US Fleet Organisation 1898-1941 http://www.gwpda.org/naval/fdus0001.htm U.S. Pacific Fleet Organization http://www.cpf.navy.mil/organization.shtml U. S. Pacific Fleet History   http://www.cpf.navy.mil/history.shtml U.S. Pacific Command - PACOM The unified commander responsible for all U.S. military forces in the Pacific. http://www.pacom.mil   Commander of all U.S. naval forces in the Pacific http://www.cpf.navy.mil   Shore Facilities in Japan, including Yokosuka, Sasebo, Misawa and Atsugi. http://www.cnfj.navy.mil   Commander, Fleet Activities, Okinawa Maintains and operates facilities to provide support of operational naval units. http://www.cfao.navy.mil   U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Operational command of all U.S. naval assets in the Pacific. http://www.c7f.navy.mil   Focus on Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet http://www.navy.mil/local/c7f Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=37 Focus on Commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. 7th Fleet http://www.news.navy.mil/local/ctf76 Commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. 7th Fleet Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=151 COMMANDER DESTROYER SQUADRON SEVEN http://www.cds7.navy.mil/default.aspx Commander, Naval Surface Force, United States Pacific Fleet (COMSURFPAC) http://www.surfpac.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on Commander, Naval Surface Force http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cnsp Commander, Naval Surface Force Story Archive bhttp://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=125 Focus on Commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. 7th Fleet http://www.news.navy.mil/local/ctf76 Commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. 7th Fleet Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=151 Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 - ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12938#12938 Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 COMEXSTRKGRU THREE http://www.esg3.navy.mil Former: Commander, Amphibious Group Three COMPHIBGRU THREE Amphibious Group Three Commander, Task Force 36 (CTF-36) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibgru3.htm http://www.esg3.navy.mil/pages/history.htm Focus on Expeditionary Strike Group 3 http://www.navy.mil/local/ESG%203 ESG 3 SUBORDINATE COMMANDS COMPHIBRON 1 http://www.cpr1.navy.mil/default.aspx COMPHIBRON 3 http://www.cpr3.navy.mil/default.aspx COMPHIBRON 5 http://www.cpr5.navy.mil/default.aspx COMPHIBRON 7 http://www.cpr7.navy.mil/default.aspx Commander, Naval Beach Group One COMNAVBEACHGRU ONE Naval Beach Group One "United We Land" http://www.cnbg1.navy.mil Commander, Tactical Air Control Group One COMTACGRU ONE   Tactical Air Control Group One "We Control The World" http://www.ctg1.navy.mil/default.aspx Tarawa Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) – PHIBRON 1 - ow-commandpostb http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12937#12937 Commander, Amphibious Squadron One Amphibious Task Force – (CTF) 76 COMPHIBRON ONE (COMPHIBRON) 1 COMPHIBRON 1 PHIBRON ONE Amphibious Squadron ONE (CPR 1) Amphibious Squadron 1 (CPR 1) http://www.cpr1.navy.mil/default.aspx http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron1.htm Amphibious Squadron One is subordinate to Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 or COMEXSTRKGRU THREE. http://www.esg3.navy.mil Expeditionary Strike Group 1 Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=223 Tarawa Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) [TARESG] USS Tarawa (LHA-1) "Eagle of the Sea" http://www.tarawa.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Tarawa (LHA 1) http://www.navy.mil/local/lha1 USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=182 USS Tarawa (LHA 1) History http://navysite.de/ships/lha1.htm USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/07/0701.htm Tarawa Amphibious Ready Group [TARARG] http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lha-1.htm   Naval Station San Diego, CA. USS Tarawa (LHA-1) - Naval Station San Diego, CA. - ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12902#12902 USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Deployment History                       http://www.uscarriers.net/lha1.htm History of USS Tarawa http://www.tarawa.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/LHA1.aspx The Battle of Tarawa http://www.tarawa.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/Battle.aspx Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) - PHIBRON 3 - ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12935#12935 Commander, Amphibious Squadron Three Amphibious Task Force - West COMPHIBRON THREE (COMPHIBRON) 3 COMPHIBRON 3 PHIBRON THREE Amphibious Squadron THREE (CPR 3) Amphibious Squadron 3 (CPR 3) http://www.cpr3.navy.mil/default.aspx http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron3.htm Amphibious Squadron Three is subordinate to Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 or COMEXSTRKGRU THREE. http://www.esg3.navy.mil Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) [PELESG] USS Peleliu (LHA-5) ex-Da Nang / ex-Khe Sanh Pax Per Potens: "Peace Through Power" http://www.peleliu.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - Peleliu Expeditionary http://www.navy.mil/local/lha5 USS Peleliu (LHA 5) - Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=213 USS Peleliu (LHA 5) History http://www.navysite.de/ships/lha5.htm USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/07/0705.htm Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group [PELARG] http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lha-5.htm   Naval Station San Diego, CA. USS Peleliu (LHA-5) - Naval Station San Diego, CA. - ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12899#12899 USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Deployment History http://www.uscarriers.net/lha5history.htm Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) - PHIBRON 5 - ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12933#12933 Commander, Amphibious Squadron Five Amphibious Task Force - (CTF) 76 COMPHIBRON FIVE (COMPHIBRON) 5 COMPHIBRON 5 PHIBRON FIVE Amphibious Squadron FIVE (CPR 5) Amphibious Squadron 5 (CPR 5) http://www.cpr5.navy.mil/default.aspx http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron5.htm Amphibious Squadron Five is subordinate to Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 or COMEXSTRKGRU THREE. http://www.esg3.navy.mil Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 5 [BOXESG] USS Boxer (LHD 4) "Golden Gator" http://www.boxer.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Boxer (LHD 4) http://www.navy.mil/local/lhd4 USS Boxer (LHD 4) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=192 USS Boxer (LHD 4) History http://www.navysite.de/ships/lhd4.htm USS Boxer (LHD 4) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/08/0804.htm Boxer Amphibious Ready Group [BOXARG] http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lhd-4.htm   Naval Station San Diego, CA. USS Boxer (LHD 4), San Diego, CA – ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12908#12908 USS Boxer (LHD 4) Deployment History http://www.uscarriers.net/lhd4.htm History of the USS Boxer http://www.boxer.navy.mil/site%20pages/history.aspx Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) - PHIBRON 7 - ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/owcommandpost-about1994.html Commander, Amphibious Squadron Seven Amphibious Task Force - (CTF) 76 COMPHIBRON SEVEN (COMPHIBRON) 7 COMPHIBRON 7 PHIBRON SEVEN Amphibious Squadron SEVEN (CPR 7) Amphibious Squadron 7 http://www.cpr7.navy.mil   http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron7.htm Amphibious Squadron Seven is subordinate to Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 or COMEXSTRKGRU THREE. http://www.esg3.navy.mil Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) [BHRESG] USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) "Revolutionary Gator" http://www.lhd6.navy.mil   Focus on USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) http://www.news.navy.mil/local/lhd6   USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=126 USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Stories http://www.lhd6.navy.mil/Files/stories.html USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) History http://www.navysite.de/ships/lhd6.htm USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/08/0806.htm Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) [BHRESG] http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lhd-6.htm   Naval Station San Diego, CA. USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), San Diego, CA – ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12906#12906     USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Deployment History http://www.uscarriers.net/lhd6.htm History of the USS Bonhomme Richard http://www.lhd6.navy.mil/Files/history.html Essex Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7-CTF76-COMPHIBRON ELEVEN - ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12932#12932 Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 / Task Force 76 Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (COMEXSTRKGRU) SEVEN COMEXSTRKGRU SEVEN DET Sasebo Commander, Task Force 76 (CTF76) Commander, Amphibious Force, Seventh Fleet http://www.ctf76.navy.mil/default.aspx Per CNO guidance regarding alignment of Expeditionary Strike Groups and Amphibious Groups, Amphibious Group 1, Commander, Amphibious Group One [COMPHIBGRU ONE] and COMPHIBGRU ONE DET Sasebo were renamed Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (COMEXSTRKGRU) SEVEN and Officer in Charge, COMEXSTRKGRU SEVEN DET Sasebo, effective 1 October 2006. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/esg7.htm Former title Commander, Amphibious Group One (COMPHIBGRU ONE) Commander, Task Force 76 (CTF76) Commander, Amphibious Force, Seventh Fleet http://www.ctf76.navy.mil/default.aspx http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibgru1.htm Focus on Commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. 7th Fleet http://www.news.navy.mil/local/ctf76 Commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. 7th Fleet Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=151 CTF 76 Photos http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=CTF+76+Photos+&btnG=Google+Search Task Force 76 — Amphibious Assault task force mainly responsible for supporting Marine landing operations. It is composed of units capable of delivering ship-to-shore assault troops, such as Tarawa-class and Wasp-class amphibious assault ships, and landing craft. Having three different titles, Commander, Amphibious Force U.S. SEVENTH Fleet/Amphibious Group ONE/Task Force 76 is responsible for conducting expeditionary warfare operations to support a full range of theater contingencies, ranging from humanitarian and disaster relief operations, to full combat operations. CTF 76 is the Commander, U.S. SEVENTH Fleet’s primary Navy advisor on amphibious matters in the Seventh Fleet Area of Operations (AOR), and conducts a number of bi- and multi-lateral exercises each year in support of Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Cooperative Engagement Strategy. Commander, Amphibious Group ONE serves as: Commander, Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet; Commander, Task Force Seven Six; and Commander, Maritime Prepositioned Force Seventh Fleet. As Commander, Amphibious Group ONE, the commander provides oversight for the operations and planning, personnel, maintenance, logistics, training, and communications of the units, all of which are forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, unless otherwise indicated: As Commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. Seventh Fleet, the Commander is Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet's primary Navy advisor on amphibious matters in the Seventh Fleet Area of Operations (AOR), and conducts a number of bi- and multi-lateral exercises each year in support of Commander In Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet's Cooperative Engagement Strategy. As Commander, Task Force Seven Six, the Commander is responsible for the conduct of amphibious operations support of a full range of theater contingencies, ranging from humanitarian and disaster relief operations, to full combat operations. Additionally, he exercises operational control of the explosive ordnance technicians of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit FIVE, the SEALS of Naval Special Warfare Unit, both based in Guam, and finally, Mine Countermeasures Squadron ONE, based out of Ingleside, TX., and which includes USS Patriot and USS Guardian. Finally, as Commander, Maritime Prepositioned Force, the Commander is in charge of Military Sealift Command maritime prepositioning ships during exercises or real-world contingencies. The headquarters for Amphibious Group ONE is based out of White Beach, Okinawa, Japan. The command also maintains a separate, smaller staff group, under the guidance of the Deputy Commander based out of Sasebo in the southern portion of the island of Kyushu. Both staffs work for Amphibious Group One, which in turn, works for the Seventh Fleet Commander. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibgru1.htm   No matter the size of the conflict, no matter what the escalation of the international situation, the expeditionary warfare capabilities of CTF 76 provides a complete spectrum of a multi-purpose force — a range of options from which the action can be tailored to any situation. CTF 76 assets operate "forward…from the sea" to deter aggression by its presence, but always remain ready to immediately project a force that can quickly and decisively neutralize any adversary. CTF 76’s mission is immense, complex, challenging, and occasionally dangerous. The ultimate objective is to help maintain peace and stability and protect our vital interests in the Pacific. In that venture, a flexible and powerful U.S. Navy force serves permanently forward deployed, ready to meet any challenge or tasking from our leaders. The forward deployed naval assets encompassing CTF 76 are credible, shaped to meet any task at hand, and can quickly surge to meet emergent situations. http://www.ctf76.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/Mission%20and%20History/Mission.aspx Command History http://www.ctf76.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/Mission%20and%20History/History.aspx   Commander, Amphibious Squadron Eleven Amphibious Task Force - CTF76 COMPHIBRON ELEVEN (COMPHIBRON) 11 COMPHIBRON 11 PHIBRON ELEVEN Amphibious Squadron ELEVEN (CPR 11) Amphibious Squadron 11 (CPR 11) http://www.cpr11.navy.mil/default.aspx http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron11.htm Amphibious Squadron ELEVEN's immediate superior in the chain of command is (COMEXSTRKGRU) SEVEN. http://www.ctf76.navy.mil/default.aspx PHIBRON ELEVEN SHIP'S AND SUPPORT UNITS are forward deployed at Sasebo, Japan ships include the flagship USS Essex (LHD-2), the alternate flagship, USS Juneau (LPD-10), USS Tortuga (LSD-46) and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49). http://www.ctf76.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/Ships%20and%20Commands/CPR11.aspx http://www.cpr11.navy.mil/site%20pages/ships.aspx PHIBRON ELEVEN SHIP'S AND SUPPORT UNITS Essex Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) [ESXESG]                   USS Essex (LHD-2) "Iron Gator" http://www.essex.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Essex (LHD 2) http://www.navy.mil/local/lhd2 USS Essex (LHD 2) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=325 USS Essex (LHD-2) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/08/0802.htm USS ESSEX ASSOCIATION http://www.ussessexcv9.org USS Essex (LHD-2) History http://navysite.de/ships/lha3.htm       Essex Amphibious Ready Group [ESXESG] http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lhd-2.htm Sasebo, Japan USS Essex (LHD 2), Sasebo, Japan – ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/owcommandpost-about1974.html   USS Essex (LHD-2) Deployment History http://www.uscarriers.net/lhd2.htm History of USS Essex http://www.essex.navy.mil/Site% 20Pages/Historytext.aspx USS Juneau (LPD-10) The "Mighty J" http://www.juneau.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Juneau (LPD-10) Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=151 USS Juneau (LPD-10) History http://navysite.de/ships/lpd10.htm USS Juneau (LPD-10) History http://www.juneau.navy.mil/site%20pages/history.aspx USS Juneau (LPD-10) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/09/0910.htm USS Tortuga (LSD-46) "Tough, Tall, Tenacious" http://www.tortuga.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Tortuga (LSD 46) http://www.navy.mil/local/lsd46 USS Tortuga (LSD 46) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=124 USS Tortuga (LSD 46) History http://navysite.de/ships/lsd46.htm   http://www.tortuga.navy.mil/site%20pages/history.aspx USS Tortuga (LSD 46) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/12/1246.htm USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) “First Freedom” “Guns for our Marines” http://www.harpers-ferry.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) http://www.navy.mil/local/lsd49 USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=336 USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) History http://navysite.de/ships/lsd49.htm   http://www.harpers-ferry.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/history.aspx USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/12/1249.htm Harpers Ferry History http://www.harpers-ferry.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/history.aspx Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 / Task Force 76 additional Ships, Commands and Units USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) “The First Navy Flag Ship:” http://www.blue-ridge.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) https://navcms.news.navy.mil/local/lcc19 USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Story Archive https://navcms.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=202   USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) History http://navysite.de/ships/lcc19.htm http://www.blue-ridge.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/History.aspx USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/01/0119.htm USS Safeguard (ARS 50) http://www.safeguard.navy.mil USNS Safeguard (T-ARS 50) Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=151 USNS Safeguard (T-ARS 50) History http://navysite.de/ars/ars50.htm USNS Safeguard (T-ARS 50) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/37/3750.htm USS Guardian (MCM 5) http://www.guardian.navy.mil/default.aspx   USS Guardian (MCM 5) News http://www.guardian.navy.mil/SitePages1/news3.htm USS Guardian (MCM 5) History http://navysite.de/ships/mcm5.htm http://www.guardian.navy.mil/SitePages1/ShipInfo.htm USS Guardian (MCM 5) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/1205.htm USS Patriot (MCM 7) “Fortune Favors the Brave” http://www.patriot.navy.mil   USS Patriot (MCM 7) Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=151 USS Patriot (MCM 7) History http://navysite.de/ships/mcm7.htm http://www.patriot.navy.mil/site%20pages/history.aspx   USS Patriot (MCM 7) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/1207.htm Assault Craft Unit ONE “Where Others Fear We Dear” http://www.acu1.navy.mil   Assault Craft Unit ONE Command History http://www.acu1.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/History.aspx http://www.acu1.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/MISSION.aspx Assault Craft Unit (ACU) Five http://www.acu5.navy.mil/default.aspx http://www.ctf76.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/Ships%20and%20Commands/ACU5.aspx Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) http://www.acu5.navy.mil/Site%20Documents/Landing%20Craft,%20Air%20Cushion%20-%20Navy%20Ships.htm Beachmaster Unit 1 http://www.bmu1.navy.mil/default.aspx Beachmaster Unit 1 Mission http://www.bmu1.navy.mil/site%20pages/Command%20Mission.aspx Beachmaster Unit 1 History http://www.bmu1.navy.mil/site%20pages/history.aspx EOD Mobile Unit 5 Det 51 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit's (EODMU) Five http://www.ctf76.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/Ships%20and%20Commands/EODMU5.aspx EOD WARRIORS ENABLING ACCESS TO THE PACIFIC http://www.eodmu5.navy.mil U.S. Navy EOD http://www.eod.navy.mil Mine Countermeasures Divisions (MCMDIV) 11 http://www.comcmdiv11.navy.mil   CNO established two new Mine Countermeasures Divisions (MCMDIV), designated COMCMDIV Eleven and COMCMDIV Three-One, homeported in Sasebo, Japan, and Manama, Bahrain, respectively, effective 01 October 2000. http://www.ctf76.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/Ships%20and%20Commands/MCMDIV11.aspx (MCMDIV) 11 History http://www.comcmdiv11.navy.mil/history.asp 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Conducts operations with the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group throughout the Pacific. http://192.156.19.109/31stmeu/index.htm Tactical Air Control Squadron TWELVE http://www.tacron12.navy.mil Naval Special Forces SEALS http://www.sealchallenge.navy.mil Afloat Training Group, Western Pacific http://www.atgwp.navy.mil   COMAFLOATRAGRU Afloat Training Group, Atlantic and Afloat Training Group, Pacific. http://www.atg.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx   Afloat Training Group provides dynamic, quality afloat training to Navy and Coast Guard Sailors to ensure a combat ready force capable of performing a broad spectrum of maritime missions. Special emphasis is placed on training ships’ training teams, special evolution teams, and watch teams to institutionalize the onboard capability to sustain and improve combat readiness throughout an employment cycle. ATG proudly employs the best Sailors in the Navy and keeps their warfare expertise sharp by maintaining technical in-rate currency of professional knowledge and skills through a robust training program of formal Navy schools, installation and factory training, technical symposiums, informal training and self study. Afloat Training Organization (ATO) http://www.dcfp.navy.mil/train/ato.htm   Afloat Training Group, Western Pacific http://www.atgwp.navy.mil   COMNAVSURALANT Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic http://www.cnsl.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx   COMNAVSURFLANT Commands http://www.cnsl.surfor.navy.mil/Lists/Commands/Websites.aspx   http://www.cnsl.surfor.navy.mil/Lists/Commands/ISIC%20View.aspx   COMNAVSURFLANT News http://www.cnsl.surfor.navy.mil/Lists/News%20Stories/AllItems.aspx   Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=91   Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=15   Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek The Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, the largest base of its kind in the world, is the major operating station for the amphibious forces of the United States Atlantic Fleet. The base's location totals 2,120 acres of land and is sited at the extreme northwest corner of Virginia Beach. Little Creek's mission is to provide continuously improving support and services to operating forces and shore commands. https://cnic.navy.mil/littlecreek/index.htm http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/little_creek.htm   1st Naval Construction Division http://www.nablc.navy.mil/shore%20commands.htm   http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/little_creek.htm   Naval Station Norfolk, Va. "Naval Station Norfolk supports the operational readiness of the US Atlantic Fleet, providing facilities and services to enable mission accomplishment. We are committed to safety, security, and continuous improvement in quality of life and quality of service for our Sailors and families." http://www.navstanorva.navy.mil/mission.htm   COMAFLOATRAGRU Afloat Training Group, Atlantic and Afloat Training Group, Pacific. http://www.atg.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx   Afloat Training Group provides dynamic, quality afloat training to Navy and Coast Guard Sailors to ensure a combat ready force capable of performing a broad spectrum of maritime missions. Special emphasis is placed on training ships’ training teams, special evolution teams, and watch teams to institutionalize the onboard capability to sustain and improve combat readiness throughout an employment cycle. ATG proudly employs the best Sailors in the Navy and keeps their warfare expertise sharp by maintaining technical in-rate currency of professional knowledge and skills through a robust training program of formal Navy schools, installation and factory training, technical symposiums, informal training and self study. Afloat Training Organization (ATO) http://www.dcfp.navy.mil/train/ato.htm   Assault Craft Unit TWO (ACU 2), Norfolk, VA. Assault Craft Unit TWO provides trained personnel and combat ready landing craft to operational commanders in support of amphibious operations and training. http://www.acu2.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx   Assaualt Craft Unit FOUR, Norfolk, VA. http://www.acu4.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx Assaualt Craft Unit FOUR provides combat ready craft that fully meet operational tasking world wide, on time, every time. To accomplish this we provide the best quality training to our people; maintain all craft and equipment in the highest state of readiness through economical, timely, and high quality craftsmanship; provide the best possible administrative, financial, logistical, operational, and technical support. http://www.acu4.surfor.navy.mil/site%20pages/Mission.aspx   Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2- (CPG) 2 -CTF-22 - ow-command post http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12930#12930 Headquarters United States European Command http://www.eucom.mil/english/index.asp   Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet - CNE-C6F http://www.c6f.navy.mil Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Changes Command NAPLES, Italy (NNS) -- Adm. Mark Fitzgerald relieved Adm. Harry Ulrich III as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe during a ceremony at Joint Forces Command Naples on Nov. 30. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=33637 United States Sixth Fleet Task Force 61 is the Mediterranean Amphibious Ready Group (MARG). It is composed of approximately three amphibious ships and their embarked landing craft. From these ships, United States Marine ground forces can move ashore by sea and air in amphibious assault of emergency evacuation missions. Once ashore, the ships of Task Force 61 logistically support the ground forces, until the objective of the landing has been accomplished, and the Marine Forces return to the ships. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_6th_Fleet   Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2 Commander, Amphibious Strike Group Two COMEXSTRKGRU TWO Commander, Amphibious Group (CPG) 2 Amphibious Group Two Commander, Task Force 22 (CTF-22) COMPHIBSTRIKFOR (NATO) Amphibious Task Force - East PHIBGRU TWO Commander, Amphibious Group (CPG) 2 was disestablished 31 December 2006, and commissioned as Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2 [COMEXSTRKGRU TWO], per CNO guidance regarding alignment of Expeditionary Strike Groups and Amphibious Groups. This culminated nearly a year of preparation to become an operational command ready to deploy to the Middle East. Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group TWO is an Echelon 4 command, reporting to Echelon 3 Commander, Second Fleet. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibgru2.htm Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy http://www.nsa.naples.navy.mil Focus on Commander, Amphibious Group 2 http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cpg2   Commander, Amphibious Group 2 Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=316 COMEXSTRKGRU TWO SHIP'S AND SUPPORT UNITS The strike group includes Amphibious Squadron Two, Bataan, USS Shreveport (LPD-12), USS Oak Hill (LSD-51), USS Vella Gulf (CG-72), USS Nitze (DDG-94), USS Underwood (FFG-36), USS Scranton (SSN-756) and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C. http://www.eucom.mil/english/FullStory.asp?art=1228   Mount Whitney Expeditionary Strike Group Mount Whitney Amphibious Ready Group USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) http://www.mtwhitney.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) History http://navysite.de/ships/lcc20.htm   History of USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) http://www.mtwhitney.navy.mil/site%20pages/history.aspx Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) [BATESG] USS Bataan (LHD-5) "Big 5"   “Courage, Commitment ad Honor” http://www.bataan.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Bataan (LHD 5) http://www.navy.mil/local/lhd5 USS Bataan (LHD 5) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=87 USS Bataan (LHD 5) History http://www.navysite.de/ships/lhd5.htm USS Bataan (LHD 5) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/08/0805.htm   Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) [BATARG] http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lhd-5.htm   USS Bataan (LHD 5), Norfolk, VA  - ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12907#12907 USS Bataan (LHD 5) Deployment History http://www.uscarriers.net/lhd5.htm History of the USS Bataan http://www.navy.mil/local/lhd5 CNE-C6F http://www.c6f.navy.mil Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy, former Naval Station, Norfolk, VA. http://www.nsa.naples.navy.mil European Command's area of responsibility Jan. 11, 2007, supporting EUCOM's initiative to strengthen emerging and enduring partnerships. USS Vella Gulf (CG -72) https://wrc.navair-rdte.navy.mil/warfighter_enc/History/ships/vellaglf.htm   USS Shreveport (LPD-12) http://www.shreveport.navy.mil   Focus on USS Shreveport (LPD 12) http://www.navy.mil/local/lpd12 USS Shreveport (LPD 12) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=357 USS Shreveport (LPD 12) History http://navysite.de/ships/lpd12.htm USS Shreveport (LPD 12) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/09/0912.htm USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) http://www.oak-hill.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) http://www.navy.mil/local/lsd51 USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=73 USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) History http://www.navysite.de/ships/lsd51.htm USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/12/1251.htm History of Oak Hill and LSD 7 http://www.oak-hill.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/History_Oak_Hill.aspx USS Nitze (DDG 94) http://www.nitze.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Nitze (DDG 94) History http://www.navysite.de/dd/ddg94.htm USS Nitze (DDG 94) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01094.htm SHIP OF WAR: USS Nitze, the Navy's Most Advanced Destroyer http://images.military.com/pics/SoldierTech_Nitze-3.jpg History of Paul H. Nitze http://www.nitze.navy.mil/site%20pages/nitze.aspx USS Nitze (DDG 94) History http://www.nitze.navy.mil/site%20pages/nitze.aspx USS Nitze commissioned http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/archive/index.php/t-37893.html USS Underwood (FFG 36) http://www.underwood.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Underwood (FFG 36) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG36.HTM USS Underwood (FFG 36) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0736.htm History of Captain Gordon Waite Underwood http://www.underwood.navy.mil/site%20pages/underwood.aspx USS Underwood (FFG 36) History http://www.underwood.navy.mil/site%20pages/underwood.aspx Frigates - FFG http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=4200&tid=1300&ct=4 USS Scranton (SSN 756) http://www.csg2.navy.mil/Scranton/scranton.htm   26th Marine Expeditionary Unit http://www.usmc.mil/26thmeu Commander Destroyer Squadron 22 COMDESRON TWO-TWO http://www.cds22.surfor.navy.mil   Focus on Expeditionary Strike Group 1 http://www.navy.mil/local/esg1 Expeditionary Strike Group 1 Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=223 ESG 1 Disestablished After "Operational Excellence" Story Number: NNS060722-03 Release Date: 7/22/2006 10:02:00 AM By Lt. Ron Flanders, Expeditionary Strike Group 1 Public Affairs SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Navy’s Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) concept took another step in its evolution when the Navy disestablished ESG 1 in a ceremony aboard its former flagship, USS Tarawa (LHA 1), July 21 at Naval Base San Diego. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=24799 Commander Amphibious Squadron TWO, FOUR, SIX and EIGHT are subordinate to Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2 (COMEXSTRKGRU TWO COMPHIBRON TWO http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron2.htm COMPHIBRON FOUR http://www.cpr4.navy.mil   http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron4.htm COMPHIBRON SIX http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron6.htm COMPHIBRON EIGHT http://www.cpr8.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron8.htm Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) – PHIBRON 2- ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12929#12929 Commander, Amphibious Squadron Two Amphibious Task Force COMPHIBRON SIX (COMPHIBRON) 2 COMPHIBRON 2 PHIBRON TWO Amphibious Squadron EWO (CPR 2) Amphibious Squadron 2 (CPR 2) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron2.htm Commander Amphibious Squadron TWO is subordinate to Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2 (COMEXSTRKGRU TWO). Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) – PHIBRON 4- ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12928#12928 Commander, Amphibious Squadron Four Amphibious Task Force COMPHIBRON FOUR (COMPHIBRON) 4 COMPHIBRON 4 PHIBRON FOUR Amphibious Squadron FOUR (CPR 4) Amphibious Squadron 4 (CPR 4) http://www.cpr4.navy.mil   http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron4.htm Commander Amphibious Squadron FOUR is subordinate to Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2 (COMEXSTRKGRU TWO). Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) [IWOESG] USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) "Uncommon Valor" http://www.iwo-jima.navy.mil   Focus on USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) http://www.navy.mil/local/lhd7 USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=131 USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) History http://navysite.de/ships/lhd7.htm   USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/08/0807.htm Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group [IWOARG] http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lhd-7.htm Naval Station Norfolk, VA. USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Norfolk, VA – ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12905#12905 USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) Deployment History http://www.uscarriers.net/lhd7.htm History of the The Battle of Iwo Jima, LPH-2 and LHD-7 http://www.iwo-jima.navy.mil/site%20pages/history.aspx USS Nashvillie (LPD-13) "Forever on the side of Liberty and Country" http://www.nashville.navy.mil/default.aspx   USS Nashvillie (LPD-13) History http://navysite.de/ships/lpd13.htm   USS Nashvillie (LPD-13) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/09/0913.htm Naval Station Norfolk, VA. History of NASHVILLE   http://www.nashville.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/Namesake.aspx Amphibious Transport Dock – LPD http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=4200&tid=600&ct=4 USS Cole (DD-67) “Gloria Merces Virtutis” http://www.cole.navy.mil/default.aspx   USS Cole (DD-67) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg67.htm http://www.cole.navy.mil/site%20pages/history.aspx USS Cole (DD-67) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01067.htm USS Bulkeley (DD-84) http://www.bulkeley.navy.mil/default.aspx   USS Bulkeley (DD-84) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg84.htm http://www.bulkeley.navy.mil/site%20pages/history.aspx Focus On USS Bulkeley (DD-84) http://navysite.de/dd/ddg84.htm USS Bulkeley (DD-84) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01084.htm VADM Bulkeley History http://www.bulkeley.navy.mil/default.aspx   USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) Ä Real American Cruiser” http://www.philippine-sea.navy.mil/site%20pages/index.aspx Focus On USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) http://www.navy.mil/local/cg58 USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) History http://navysite.de/cg/cg58.html http://www.philippine-sea.navy.mil/site%20pages/cv47_history.aspx USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/1158/040158.htm SHIP'S HISTORY - USS PHILIPPINE SEA CV 47; THE BATTLE OF PHILIPPINE SEA and CG 58 http://www.philippine-sea.navy.mil/site%20pages/index.aspx THE BATTLE OF PHILIPPINE SEA Excerpt from Wikipedia Encyclopedia: REFERENCES Wikipedia Encyclopedia, "Battle of Philippine Sea," http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea http://www.philippine-sea.navy.mil/site%20pages/battle.aspx SHIP'S HISTORY - USS PHILIPPINE SEA CG 58 http://www.philippine-sea.navy.mil/site%20pages/cg58_history.aspx USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) “First in her Class, First Always” http://www.whidbey-island.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) http://www.navy.mil/local/lsd41 USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) History http://navysite.de/ships/lsd41.htm http://www.whidbey-island.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/history.aspx USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/12/1241.htm USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit - MEU 24 (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) http://www.usmc.mil/meus/24thmeu.nsf/pages/index.htm   Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 Little Creek, Va. http://www.acu4.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx To provide combat ready craft that fully meet operational tasking world wide, on time, every time. To accomplish this we provide the best quality training to our people; maintain all craft and equipment in the highest state of readiness through economical, timely, and high quality craftsmanship; provide the best possible administrative, financial, logistical, operational, and technical support. http://www.acu4.surfor.navy.mil/site%20pages/Mission.aspx LCAC tours, by appointment, are available throughout the year. For screening requirements visit www.bupers.navy.mil. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=25760 YouTube - Assault Craft Unit 4 U.S Hover Craft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM34gHzPKG4 Beachmaster Unit 2 “This Beach is Mine” http://www.bmu2.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx BPT's typically deploy with the following vehicles: one Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement ( MTVR); two 1½-ton HMMWVs (one camp-support and one communication-support); and two LARC Vs.  Vehicle characteristics are provided below. http://www.bmu2.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Documents/Mission.aspx Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 "Chargers" Naval Station, Norfolk, VA http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/hc-6.htm Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) – PHIBRON 6- ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12926#12926 Commander, Amphibious Squadron Six Amphibious Task Force COMPHIBRON SIX (COMPHIBRON) 6 COMPHIBRON 6 PHIBRON SIX Amphibious Squadron SIX (CPR 6) Amphibious Squadron 6 (CPR 6) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron6.htm Commander Amphibious Squadron SIX is subordinate to Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2 (COMEXSTRKGRU TWO). Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) [NASESG] USS Nassau (LHA-4) "First from the Sea" / "Top Gator" ex-Leyte Gulf http://www.nassau.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Nassau (LHA 4) http://www.navy.mil/local/lha4 USS Nassau (LHA 4) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=281 USS Nassau (LHA 4) History http://navysite.de/ships/lha4.htm USS Nassau (LHA 4) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/07/0704.htm Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group [NASARG] http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lha-4.htm Naval Station Norfolk, VA. USS Nassau (LHA-4) - Naval Station Norfolk, VA. – ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/owcommandpost-about1966.html USS Nassau (LHA 4) Deployment History http://www.uscarriers.net/lha4.htm History of USS Nassau and LHA 4 http://www.nassau.navy.mil/site%20pages/history.aspx   Nassau last deployment Ship’s and Units USS Nashville (LPD 13) http://www.nashville.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Nashville (LPD 13) http://www.navy.mil/local/lpd13 USS Nashville (LPD 13) History http://navysite.de/ships/lpd13.htm USS Nashville (LPD 13) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/09/0913.htm Amphibious Transport Dock – LPD http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=4200&tid=600&ct=4 USS Ashland (LSD 48) http://www.ashland.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Ashland (LSD 48) http://www.navy.mil/local/lsd48 USS Ashland (LSD 48) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=171 USS Ashland (LSD 48) History http://navysite.de/ships/lsd48.htm USS Ashland (LSD 48) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/12/1248.htm 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked USS Nassau (LHA-4) and disembarked landing craft utility (LCU) and landing craft air cushions (LCAC) on Aug. 26, 2007 during training operations for the upcoming strike group deployment. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=31536 Focus on Commander, Amphibious Squadron 6 http://www.navy.mil/local/phibron6 Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) – PHIBRON 8 – ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/owcommandpost-about1988.html Commander, Amphibious Squadron Eight Amphibious Task Force COMPHIBRON EIGHT (COMPHIBRON) 8 COMPHIBRON 8 PHIBRON EIGHT Amphibious Squadron EIGHT (CPR 8) Amphibious Squadron 8 (CPR 8) http://www.cpr8.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron8.htm http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,98958,00.html Commander Amphibious Squadron EIGHT is subordinate to Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2 (COMEXSTRKGRU TWO). Focus on Commander, Amphibious Squadron 8 http://www.navy.mil/local/phibron8 Commander, Amphibious Squadron 8 Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=417 Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) [KERESG] USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) "Proud, Trustworthy, Bold" http://www.kearsarge.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) http://www.navy.mil/local/lhd3 USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=181 USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) History http://www.navysite.de/ships/lhd3.htm USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/08/0803.htm Amphibious Ready Group  [KERARG] http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lhd-3.htm Naval Station Norfolk, VA. USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Norfolk, VA – ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/owcommandpost-about1976.html USS Kearsarge (1862-1894) -- Selected Views http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-k/kearsarg.htm USS KEARSARGE (BB-5) (1900-1920) (Battleship # 5), 1900-1955. Later Crane Ship # 1 (AB-1). http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-k/bb5.htm USS Kearsarge (CV-33, later CVA-33 and CVS-33), 1946-1974 http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-k/cv33.htm USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Deployment History http://www.uscarriers.net/lhd3.htm History of USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) http://www.kearsarge.navy.mil/site%20pages/History.aspx Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 4 Little Creek, Va. Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2 “This Beach is Mine: Little Creek, Va. http://www.bmu2.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx History of Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2 http://www.bmu2.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Documents/History.aspx Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 Little Creek, Va. http://www.acu4.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx To provide combat ready craft that fully meet operational tasking world wide, on time, every time. To accomplish this we provide the best quality training to our people; maintain all craft and equipment in the highest state of readiness through economical, timely, and high quality craftsmanship; provide the best possible administrative, financial, logistical, operational, and technical support. http://www.acu4.surfor.navy.mil/site%20pages/Mission.aspx http://www.acu4.surfor.navy.mil/site%20pages/history.aspx Assault Craft Unit 4 U.S Hover Craft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM34gHzPKG4 Saipan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) – PHIBRON TBA – ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12924#12924 Saipan Expeditionary Strike Group ESG [SAIESG]                   USS Saipan (LHA-2) Omnius Fasimus: "We Do It All" http://www.saipan.navy.mil/default.aspx   http://www.navyct.com/d_lha2.shtml Focus on USS Saipan (LHA 2) http://www.navy.mil/local/lha2 USS Saipan (LHA 2) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=142 USS Saipan (LHA 2) History http://navysite.de/ships/lha2.htm USS Saipan (LHA 2) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/07/0702.htm Saipan Expeditionary Strike Group [SAIARG]                   http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lha-2.htm Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va. USS Saipan (LHA-2) - Naval Station Norfolk, VA. – ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12901#12901   History of USS Saipan (LHA 2) http://navysite.de/ships/lha2.htm#about USS SAIPAN was the second ship in the TARAWA - class of amphibious assault ships and the second ship in the Navy to bear the name. Both decommissioned and stricken from the Navy list on April 20, 2007, the SAIPAN was subsequently used for weapons effect testing, providing vital information on structural integrity and survivability assisting in the designing and planning of future ships. After the tests the SAIPAN was transferred to the inactive fleet. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/phibron4.htm Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) – PHIBRON TBA – ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12923#12923 Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) [WASESG] USS WASP (LHD 1) "Honor, Tradition, Excellence" http://www.wasp.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Wasp (LHD 1) http://www.navy.mil/local/lhd1 USS Wasp (LHD 1) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=56 http://www.wasp.navy.mil/site%20pages/storyarchive.aspx USS Wasp (LHD 1) on the Elizabeth River picture http://news.webshots.com/photo/2645461860027671302MaSakI LHD1 Information http://www.wasp.navy.mil/site%20pages/lhd1information.aspx LHD-1 Wasp class http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/lhd-1.htm USS Wasp (LHD 1) History http://navysite.de/ships/lhd1.htm USS Wasp (LHD 1) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/08/0801.htm Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) [WASARG] http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lhd-1.htm Naval Station Norfolk, VA. USS Wasp (LHD 1), Norfolk, VA – ow-commandpost http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12912#12912 USS Wasp (LHD 1) Deployment History http://www.uscarriers.net/lhd1.htm History of USS Wasp   http://www.wasp.navy.mil/site%20pages/history.aspx In naming LHD-1 "Wasp", the Navy honors nine previous ships, dating to the American Revolution, which have borne this illustrious name. USS Wasp (LHD 1) commissioned July 1989. To carry out its primary mission, USS WASP has an assault support system that synchronizes the simultaneous horizontal and vertical flow of troops, cargo and vehicles throughout the ship. Two aircraft elevators service the hangar bay and flight deck. Six cargo elevators, each 12 by 25 feet, are used to transport material and supplies from the 100,000 cubic foot cargo holds throughout the ship to staging areas on the flight deck, hangar bay and vehicle storage area. Cargo is transferred to waiting landing craft docked within the ship's 13,000 square foot, 266 foot long, well deck. Helicopters in the hangar bay or on the flight deck are cargo-loaded by forklift. http://www.wasp.navy.mil/site%20pages/lhd1information.aspx _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license
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