USNI Information Graphic
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed provider strike teams and amphibious prepared teams all through the world as of Oct. 3, 2022, based mostly on Navy and public information. In instances the place a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart displays the placement of the capital ship.
Ships Underway
Ships Deployed by Fleet
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fifth Fleet |
sixth Fleet |
seventh Fleet |
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Within the Western Pacific
An MH-60S Knight Hawk hooked up to the ‘Golden Falcons’ of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 12, hovers in entrance of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN -6), an unidentified U.S. Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG-62), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG-65), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy destroyer ROKS Munmu the Nice (DDH 976) and Japan Maritime Self-Protection Pressure (JMSDF) destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119), as they steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 30, 2022. US Navy Photograph
The Ronald Reagan Provider Strike Group is working within the Western Pacific – simply to the east of northern Japan.
Provider USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG-62) and guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG-52), left Busan, the Republic of Korea final week. Reagan made the primary provider port name to South Korea since 2017, in line with U.S. seventh Fleet.
Final week, Reagan drilled within the East China Sea with Korean destroyers ROKS Munmu the Nice (DDH-976), ROKS Gwanggaeto the Nice (DDH-971), ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG-993) and frigate ROKS Gangwon (FFG-815).
Reagan, Chancellorsville, guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG-65) and an unnamed U.S. submarine drilled with Japan Maritime Self-Protection Pressure (JMSDF) destroyer JS Asahi (DD-119) and RoK Navy destroyer ROKS Munmu the Nice (DDH-976), in line with U.S. seventh Fleet.
Provider Strike Group 5
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) and Japanese Maritime Self-Protection Pressure JS Asahi (DD-119), steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula on Sept. 30, 2022. US Navy Photograph
Plane provider
Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
Provider Air Wing 5
Capt. Michael Sweeney, commanding officer of Provider Air Wing (CVW) 5, and Capt. Fred Goldhammer, commanding officer of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), strategy for a touchdown on the flight deck in an F/A-18F Tremendous Hornet, hooked up to the ‘Diamondbacks’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, within the waters east of the Korean Peninsula on Oct. 1, 2022. US Navy Photograph
Provider Air Wing (CVW) 5, based mostly at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, is embarked aboard Ronald Reagan and features a whole of 9 squadrons and detachments:
- The “Royal Maces” of VFA-27 – Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) – from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.
- The “Diamondbacks” of VFA-102 from MCAS Iwakuni.
- The “Eagles” of VFA-115 from MCAS Iwakuni.
- The “Dambusters” of VFA-195 from MCAS Iwakuni.
- The “Shadowhawks” of VAQ-141 – Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) – from MCAS Iwakuni.
- The “Tiger Tails” of VAW-125 – Provider Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from MCAS Iwakuni.
- The “Suppliers” of VRC-30 – Detachment 5 – Fleet Logistics Assist Squadron (VRC) – from MCAS Iwakuni.
- The “Golden Falcons” of HSC-12 – Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan.
- The “Saberhawks” of HSM-77 – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Facility Atsugi.
Cruisers
Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG-62) steams in formation alongside USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) on Sept. 29, 2022. US Navy Photograph
- USS Chancellorsville (CG-62), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
Destroyer Squadron 15
Republic of Korea Navy Sailors put together to moor the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG-52) throughout a port go to to Busan, Republic of Korea on Sept. 23, 2022. US Navy Photograph
Destroyer Squadron 15 relies in Yokosuka, Japan, and is launched into the provider. Destroyers from Destroyer Squadron 15 are additionally assigned to the Ronald Reagan Provider Strike Group.
- USS Benfold (DDG-65), homeported in Yokosuka.
- USS Barry (DDG-52), homeported in Yokosuka.
Within the South China Sea
Marines put together an MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor plane assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Strengthened) for stowage on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault provider USS Tripoli (LHA-7) Oct. 3, 2022. US Navy Photograph
Amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) and embarked components of the thirty first Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) made a port name to Manila, Philippines, final week. Beginning at the moment, Tripoli and thirty first MEU components will take part in Train Kamandag by way of Oct 14. Kamandag is an annual joint train with the Philippine Marine Corps and troops from the Japan Floor Self-Protection Pressure.
Tripoli departed Naval Station San Diego, Calif., for an impartial deployment to the Western Pacific on Could 2.
Previous to embarking the thirty first MEU, Tripoli had been working beneath the “lightning provider” idea, during which it had greater than a dozen F-35Bs aboard throughout its Pacific deployment. The ship is underway with Marine MV-22B Ospreys and CH-53E Tremendous Stallions for the rest of its Indo-Pacific deployment.
Tripoli took half within the June Valiant Defend train however has transitioned to an amphibious prepared pressure with the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Strengthened) embarked. Because it started its deployment in Could, Tripoli has additionally had a detachment of MH-60S Knight Hawks embarked from the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 23.
Within the Ionian Sea
An F/A-18E Tremendous Hornet assigned to Provider Air Wing 7 approaches the Nimitz-class plane provider USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) on Oct. 1, 2022. US Navy Photograph
The George H.W. Bush Provider Strike Group (CSG) stays on station within the Ionian Sea. The CSG left Norfolk, Va., on Aug. 10 and took over duties in U.S. sixth Fleet Aug 28.
Final week, the CSG operated with the Spanish Navy. Ships and items included Provider Strike Group 10, USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77), Provider Air Wing 7, Destroyer Squadron 26, USS Truxtun (DDG-103), and Spanish Navy ships ESPS Juan Carlos I (LHD 61), ESPS Navarra(F 85), and ESPS Castilla (L52), in line with the Navy.
Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG 2) can be working within the Mediterranean Sea. U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott Sciretta, who assumed command of the formation on July 1, is embarked aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) as SNMG 2’s flagship.
Provider Strike Group 10
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), sails alongside the supply-class quick fight assist ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8) throughout a replenishment-at-sea on Sept. 29, 2022. US Navy Photograph
Provider
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), homeported in Norfolk, Va.
Provider Air Wing 7
Chief Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) Andrew Howard watches because the Nimitz-class plane provider USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), sails alongside the supply-class quick fight assist ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8) throughout a replenishment-at-sea, Sept. 29, 2022. US Navy Photograph
Provider Air Wing (CVW) 7, based mostly on Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., is launched into Bush and consists of:
- The “Pukin’ Canine” of VFA-143 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) flying F/A-18Es from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
- The “Jolly Rogers” of VFA-103 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The “Sidewinders” of VFA-86 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
- The “Knighthawks” of VFA-136 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- The “Patriots” of VAQ-140 – EA-18G – Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
- The “Bluetails” of VAW-121 – E-2D – Provider Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va.
- The “Rawhides” of VRC-40 – Detachment – C-2A – Fleet Logistics Assist Squadron (VRC) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
- The “Nightdippers” of HSC-5 – MH-60S – Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
- The “Grandmasters” of HSM-46 – MH-60R – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.
Cruiser
Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) stand watch on the bridge wing because the ship arrives in Souda Bay, Greece for a port go to, Sept. 27, 2022. US Navy Photograph
USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Destroyer Squadron 26
Inside Communications Electrician Seaman Jennifer Mclaurin inspects the seatel antenna aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG-94) whereas transiting the Bab Al Mandeb Strait, Oct. 2, 2022. US Navy Photograph
Destroyer Squadron 26 relies in Norfolk and is launched into the provider. The next ships deployed with the strike group.
- USS Delbert D. Black (DDG-119), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
- USS Truxtun (DDG-103), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.
- USS Farragut (DDG-99), homeported at Naval Station Mayport.
- USS Nitze (DDG-94), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.
Within the Mid-Atlantic
Marine Corps Cpl. Dylan Hoover, ammo technician assigned to Fight Logistics Battalion 26, twenty second Marine Expeditionary Unit, earns the rank of corporal aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD-24), Oct. 1, 2022. US Marine Corps Photograph
The Kearsarge Amphibious Prepared Group (ARG) and the twenty second Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) have departed the Baltic Sea are within the Mid-Atlantic – headed residence. The ARG consists of USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), USS Arlington (LPD-24) and USS Gunston Corridor (LSD-44).
The twenty second Marine Expeditionary Unit relies in North Carolina and consists of the command component; the aviation fight component, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron, 263 (Strengthened); the bottom fight component, Battalion Touchdown Staff 2/6; and the logistics fight component, Fight Logistics Battalion 26.
The Kearsarge ARG is commanded by Amphibious Squadron Six. Different Navy items within the ARG embrace Fleet Surgical Staff 2, Tactical Air Management Squadron 22, Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron 28, Assault Craft Unit 2, Assault Craft Unit 4, Naval Seashore Group 2 and Seashore Grasp Unit 2.
In Norfolk, Va.
An MH-60S Knight Hawk, hooked up to the ‘Tridents’ of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 9, approaches the first-in-class plane provider USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN-78) flight deck throughout an ammunition onload, Sept. 25, 2022. US Navy Photograph
The Gerald R. Ford Provider Strike Group (CSG) was scheduled to depart for what the Navy has referred to as a “service retained deployment,” on Monday however was delayed by a climate entrance, U.S. 2nd Fleet instructed The Virginian Pilot on Sunday.
Commissioned in 2017, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) will function within the North Atlantic forward of a deployment beneath the World Pressure Administration Plan scheduled for subsequent 12 months. Ford options 43 new applied sciences, together with the Electro-Magnetic Plane Launch System (EMALS), the Superior Arresting Gear (AAG), the Twin-Band Radar, superior weapons elevators and a brand new design of A1B reactors.
Provider Strike Group 10
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) whereas in homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 7, 2022. USNI Information Photograph
Provider
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Provider Air Wing 8 (8 Squadrons)
An E2-D Hawkeye, hooked up to the ‘Greyhawks’ of Airborne Command and Management Squadron (VAW) 120, performs begin up procedures on the flight deck of the first-in-class plane provider USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) throughout flight operations on Sept. 22, 2022. US Navy Photograph
Provider Air Wing (CVW) 8, based mostly on Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., will embark on Ford and consists of 8 squadrons and detachments:
- The “Golden Warriors” of VFA-87 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) flying F/A-18Es from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
- The “Ragin’ Bulls” of VFA-37 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The “Black Lions” of VFA-213 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The “Grey Wolves” of VAQ-142 – EA-18G – Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
- The “Bear Aces” of VAW-124 – E-2D – Provider Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va.
- The “Rawhides” of VRC-40 – Detachment – C-2A – Fleet Logistics Assist Squadron (VRC) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
- The “Tridents” of HSC-9 – MH-60S – Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
- The “Spartans” of HSM-70 – MH-60R – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.
Cruiser
Boatswain’s Mate third Class Michael Cameron pipes over the 1MC previous to an announcement aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG-60) following the ship’s completion of Floor Warfare Superior Tactical Coaching (SWATT) on Sept. 22, 2022. US Navy Photograph
USS Normandy (CG-60), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.
Destroyer Squadron 2
Destroyer Squadron 26 relies in Norfolk and is launched into the provider. The next ships deployed with the strike group.
- USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
- USS Ramage (DDG-61), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.
- USS McFaul (DDG-74), homeported at Naval Station Mayport.
The CSG additionally consists of the fleet logistics ship: USCGC Hamilton (WMSL-753), USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) and USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188).
Within the Jap Pacific
USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93) passes plane provider USS Nimitz (CVN-68) because it transits by way of the San Diego Harbor on Sept. 23, 2022. US Navy Photograph
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) left San Diego on Sunday to renew coaching within the Southern California Working Areas. This previous week, Strike Group Models have been conducting Floor Warfare Superior Tactical Coaching (SWATT) occasions whereas Nimitz handled potable water contamination points. With the provider again underway, the CSG can now embark its Air Wing and conduct its Composite Coaching Unit Train (COMPTUEX).
Nimitz departed its homeport in Bremerton on Sep 13 to sail to San Diego; the crew found aviation gas within the ship’s system on Sep 16, USNI Information beforehand reported.
Provider Strike Group 11
Quartermaster 2nd Class Robert Staab, from Manitowoc, Wis., factors out a navigational support because the plane provider USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on Oct. 2, 2022. US Navy Photograph
Provider
- USS Nimitz (CVN-68), homeported in Bremerton, Wash.
Provider Air Wing 17
An E-2C Hawkeye, from the ‘Solar Kings’ of Provider Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 makes an arrested touchdown on the flight deck aboard the plane provider USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on Oct. 2, 2022. US Navy Photograph
Provider Air Wing (CVW) 17, based mostly at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., will probably be embarked aboard Nimitz for COMPTUEX and features a whole of 9 squadrons and detachments:
- The “Preventing Redcocks” of VFA-22 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) flying F/A-18Fs from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
- The “Mighty Shrikes” of VFA-94 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- The “Kestrels” of VFA-137 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- The “Blue Diamonds” of VFA 146 – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- The “Cougars” of VAQ-139 – EA-18G – Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
- The “Solar Kings” of VAW-116 – E-2D – Provider Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Air Station Level Mugu, Calif.
- The “Suppliers” of VRC-30 – C-2A – Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
- The “Indians” of HSC-6 – MH-60S – Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Station North Island.
- The “BattleCats” of HSM-73 – MH-60R – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station North Island.
Cruiser
USS John Finn (DDG-113), USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108), USS Chung Hoon (DDG-93) and Ticonderoga-Class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) sail in formation on Sept. 30, 2022. US Navy Photograph
- USS Bunker Hill (CG-52), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
Destroyer Squadron 9
Boatswains Mate Seaman Dexter Drapiza , from Norwalk Calif., left, Fireplace Controlman 2nd Class Khaliq Marable, from Dayton Ohio, Middle and Boatswain Mate third Class Tony Williams, from Jacksonville Fl., preserve the usJohn Finn (DDG-113) on the right track on Sept. 30, 2022. US Navy Photograph
Destroyer Squadron 9 relies in Everett, Wash., and is launched into Nimitz.
- USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG- 108), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
- USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93) homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor.
- USS John Finn (DDG-113) homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is coaching within the Southern California Working Areas.
Along with these main formations, not proven are others serving in submarines, particular person floor ships, plane squadrons, SEALs, Particular Function Marine Air-Floor Process Forces, Seabees, Coast Guard cutters, EOD Cellular Models and extra serving all through the globe.
