USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: September 20, 2021

These are the approximate positions of carrier strike groups deployed by the US Navy and amphibious ready groups around the world as of September 13, 2021, based on marine and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the map reflects the location of the capital ship.

US Navy Total Combat Force:

Ships underway

Ships deployed underway	Non-deployed vessels underway	Total current vessels
71	24	95

Vessels deployed by the fleet

Fleet forces	3rd fleet	4th fleet	5th fleet	6th fleet	7th fleet	Total
0	4	3	20	13	64	104

In the Indian Ocean

The Japan-based Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is in the Indian Ocean – back in the 7th Fleet. USS Ronald reagan (CVN-76), guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG-67) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG-97) spent about 3 months in the 5th Fleet having arrived there on June 25.

Aircraft carrier
USS Ronald reagan (CVN-76), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.

Carrier Air Wing 5

Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, is embarked on board Ronald reagan and includes a total of nine squadrons and detachments:

• The “Royal Masses” of VFA-27 – Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) – of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
• Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s VFA-102 Diamondbacks
• The “Eagles” of the VFA-115 of the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
• The “Dambusters” of the VFA-195 of the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
• The “Shadowhawks” of VAQ-141 – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) – of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
• The “Tigertails” of VAW-125 – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
• VRC-30 “Suppliers” – Detachment 5 – Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) – from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
• The “Golden Falcons” of HSC-12 – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Atsugi Naval Base, Japan
• HSM-77 Saberhawks – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan

Cruiser

USS Shiloh (CG-67), homeported in Yokosuka.

Destroyer Squadron 15
Destroyer Squadron 15 is based in Yokosuka, Japan, and is embarked on the aircraft carrier. The U.S. 7th Fleet has not fully specified the escorts accompanying its patrol, but the CSG includes:

• USS Halsey (DDG-97), homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

In the Persian Gulf

The Essex Amphibious Ready Group with the deployed 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed Aug. 12 and is now in the Persian Gulf.

The ARG is made up of three ships: USS Essex (LHD-2), amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD-27) and the amphibious landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52). Together, the 11th MEU, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 1, and ships are referred to as ARG / MEU. In addition to ships, the main elements of the ARG Navy are a Naval Beach Group element, the Tactical Air Control Squadron element, a Fleet Surgical Team and a Combat Squadron element. helicopter at sea.

The 11th MEU is made up of four main elements: a command element, a ground combat element, an air combat element and a logistics combat element. The 11th MEU is made up of Battalion 1/1 Landing Team, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 (Reinforced), Maritime Attack Squadron 214, and Combat Logistics Battalion 11.
With the arrival in the theater of Essex ARG and the 11th MEU. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) can begin their return transit.

In the red sea

The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are in the Red Sea. The Iwo Jima ARG and the 24th MEU were deployed on March 25. They are expected to transit through the Suez Canal, enter the Mediterranean Sea, and return home to the east coast of the United States.

The ARG / MEU consists of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo jima (LHD-7), Harpers Ferry-class landing ship USS Carter Room (LSD-50) and amphibious transport dock USS Saint Anthony (LPD-17) constitute the ARG. Detachments embarked for ARG Iwo Jima include Amphibious Squadron Four, Fleet Surgical Team (FST) Six, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, Tactical Air Control Squadron (TACRON) 21, Naval Beach Group (NBG) Two, Beach Master Unit (BMU) Two, Assault Craft Unit (ACU) Two and Four, and Sailors from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) Two.

The 24th MEU, headquartered at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, consists of a Ground Combat Element, a Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/8, a Logistics Combat Element , Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 24, and Combat Aviation Element, Medium Oscillating Rotor Squadron (VMM) 162 reinforced. The 24th MEU also includes a light armored reconnaissance detachment.

In the Philippine Sea

The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is located in the Philippine Sea. The CSG deployed on August 2 – operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet. This is the US Navy’s first deployment of F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter jets and the Navy’s new CMV-22B Osprey carrier aboard delivery aircraft.

According to a statement from Pacific Fleet: “While in the South China Sea, the strike group is conducting maritime security operations, which include aerial operations with fixed and rotary wing aircraft, maritime strike exercises. and coordinated tactical training between surface and air units. “

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG-90); and coastal combat ship USS Independence variant Tulsa (LCS-16) are the escorts currently operating with the Carl Vinson CSG. The other guided missile destroyers of the CSG operate throughout the 7th Fleet.

Aircraft carrier
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), homeported in San Diego, California.

Carrier Air Wing 2

Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., Is embarked on board Carl Vinson and includes a total of nine squadrons and detachments:

• The “Argonauts” of VFA-147 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) piloting F-35Cs from Naval Air Station Lemoore, California.
• The “bounty hunters” of VFA-2 – F / A-18F – from the Naval Air Station Lemoore.
• The “Stingers” of VFA-113 – F / A-18E – from the naval air base of Lemoore.
• The “Golden Dragons” of VFA-192 – F / A-18E – from the naval air base of Lemoore.
• VAQ-136 – EA-18G – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) – Gauntlets from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
• The VAW-113 Black Eagles – E-2D – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California.
• The “Titans” of VRM-30 – CMV-22B – Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) – from Naval Air Station North Island, California.
• The “Black Knights” of HSC-4 – MH-60S – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Station North Island.
• The “Blue Hawks” of HSM-78 – MH-60R – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station North Island.

Cruiser
USS Champlain Lake (CG-57), homeported in San Diego, California.

Destroyer Squadron 1

Destroyer Squadron 1 is based in San Diego and is embarked on the aircraft carrier.

• USS Dewey (DDG-105), homeported in San Diego, California.
• USS O’Kane (DDG-77), homeported in San Diego.
• USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112), homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
• USS Chafee (DDG-90), homeported to Pearl Harbor.
• USS Stockdale (DDG-106), homeported in San Diego.

In Guam

After more than 120 days at sea, units of # CSG21 are now on hand for a mid-deployment maintenance period to strengthen our sustainability and resilience ahead of the next phase of deployment. Maintaining a remote response group is a team effort.@HMSQNLZ pic.twitter.com/Ikct8Z6Th5

– Commander of the UK Carrier Strike Group (@smrmoorhouse) September 13, 2021

The British Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) spent last week in Guam for maintenance, according to Stars and stripes.

The British Carrier Strike Group includes: Type 23 HMS anti-submarine frigates Richmond (F239) and HMS Kent (F78); Type 45 HMS guided missile destroyers Defender (D36) and HMS diamond (D34); Royal Fleet Auxiliary RFA Fort Victoria and RFA Tidespring; American destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-68), Dutch frigate HNLMS Evertsen (F805); and the nuclear attack boat HMS Clever (S121). The “Wake Island Avengers” of US Marine Corps Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 are embarked and integrated into the Royal Air Force 617 Squadron “The Dambusters.

In the West Atlantic

USS George HW Bush (CVN-77) is underway in the Virginia Capes operating areas. The carrier recently completed one of the largest and most complex aircraft carrier availabilities conducted at the Norfolk Shipyard (NNSY).

In addition to these major formations, not shown are thousands more serving in submarines, surface ships, aircraft squadrons, SEALs, Marine Air-Ground Special Forces, Seabees, Guardsmen. coasts, EOD mobile units, and many more serving across the globe.

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