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A U.S. strike group will typically include: | {{subpages}} | ||
A U.S. ''carrier strike group (CSG, CVBG)''' will typically include: | |||
*One large '''aircraft carrier''', most often [[Nimitz-class]], with full catapult and arresting wire system, carrying 70-100 aircraft | *One large '''aircraft carrier''', most often [[Nimitz-class]], with full catapult and arresting wire system, carrying 70-100 aircraft | ||
* | *Two [[cruiser]]s of the [[Ticonderoga-class]] , which are major escort vessels with extensive capability for [[anti-air warfare]] and [[anti-submarine warfare]]. They also can conduct deep strike by launching [[cruise missile]]s, which might be fired ahead of an air attack to help in [[suppression of enemy air defenses]] | ||
*Two or more [[Burke-class]] | *Two or more [[destroyer]]s of the [[Burke-class]], which are units almost as powerful as a Ticonderoga and sharing many weapons and systems. | ||
*One fast replenishment ship | *One fast replenishment ship | ||
*One or two [[Perry-class]] frigates, which are smaller, lighter | *One or two [[Perry-class]] frigates, which are smaller, lighter [[ocean escort]]s, not as fast as the other ships, which are useful if the replenishment ship needs to be detached yet escorted, or if an Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is attached. | ||
*Two attack | *Two attack [[submarine]]s, usually [[Los Angeles-class]], especially the later versions that can launch cruise missiles. These have a major [[anti-submarine warfare]] role, can carry out clandestine intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and deliver special operating forces such as [[U.S. Navy SEAL]]s. | ||
Revision as of 14:33, 27 January 2009
A U.S. carrier strike group (CSG, CVBG)' will typically include:
- One large aircraft carrier, most often Nimitz-class, with full catapult and arresting wire system, carrying 70-100 aircraft
- Two cruisers of the Ticonderoga-class , which are major escort vessels with extensive capability for anti-air warfare and anti-submarine warfare. They also can conduct deep strike by launching cruise missiles, which might be fired ahead of an air attack to help in suppression of enemy air defenses
- Two or more destroyers of the Burke-class, which are units almost as powerful as a Ticonderoga and sharing many weapons and systems.
- One fast replenishment ship
- One or two Perry-class frigates, which are smaller, lighter ocean escorts, not as fast as the other ships, which are useful if the replenishment ship needs to be detached yet escorted, or if an Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is attached.
- Two attack submarines, usually Los Angeles-class, especially the later versions that can launch cruise missiles. These have a major anti-submarine warfare role, can carry out clandestine intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and deliver special operating forces such as U.S. Navy SEALs.