USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Feb. 3, 2020

February 3, 2020 11:55 AM • Updated: February 3, 2020 2:12 PM

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These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Feb. 3, 2020, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.

Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:

293

Ships Underway

Deployed Ships Underway	Non-deployed Ships Underway	Total Ships Underway
49	37	86

Ships Deployed by Fleet

Fleet Forces	3rd Fleet	4th Fleet	5th Fleet	6th Fleet	7th Fleet	Total
0	0	0	24	11	61	96

In Japan

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the ‘Diamondbacks’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 conducts flight operations. VFA-102 is attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region on Jan. 29, 2020. US Navy Photo

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is in port in Yokosuka.

In the Western Pacific

Assault amphibious vehicles with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to launch from the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD-20) on Feb. 2, 2020. US Navy Photo

USS America (LHA-6) is underway in the Philippine Sea conducting training with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is underway in the vicinity of Guam. The carrier strike group deployed on Jan. 17 from San Diego, Calif. USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) previously deployed from October 2017 to May 2018.

Carrier Strike Group 9

USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8), right, sends supplies to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea on Jan. 28, 2020. US Navy Photo

The San Diego-based CSG 9 commands the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and is embarked on the carrier.

Aircraft carrier
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), homeported in San Diego, Calif.

Carrier Air Wing 11

Sailors direct the pilot of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the ‘Black Knights’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) on Jan. 27, 2020. US Navy Photo

Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., is embarked aboard Theodore Roosevelt and includes a total of nine squadrons and detachments:

• The “Tomcatters” of VFA-31 – Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) – from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
• The “Golden Warriors”” of VFA-87 from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
• The “Blue Diamonds” of VFA-146 from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
• The “Black Knights” of VFA-154 from Naval Air Station Lemoore – Calif.
• The “Gray Wolves” of VAQ-142 – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island – Wash.
• The “Liberty Bells” of VAW-115 – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif.
• The “Providers” of VRC-30 – Detachment – Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
• The “Eight Ballers” of HSC-8 – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
• The “Wolf Pack” of HSM-75 – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.

Cruiser

MH-60S Knight Hawk, assigned to the ‘Eightballers’ of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, delivers supplies to the forecastle of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea on Jan. 28, 2020. US Navy Photo

USS Bunker Hill (CG-52), homeported in San Diego, Calif.

Destroyer Squadron 23

USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60) transits the Pacific Ocean on Jan. 27, 2020. US Navy Photo

Destroyer Squadron 23 is based in San Diego, Calif., and is embarked on the carrier.

Destroyers

• USS Russell (DDG-59), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
• USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
• USS Pinckney (DDG-91), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
• USS Kidd (DDG-100), homeported in Everett, Wash.
• USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115), homeported in San Diego, Calif.

In the North Arabian Sea

An MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter, attached to the ‘Dragon Slayers’ of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, conducts flight ops near the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) over the Arabian Sea on Jan. 27, 2020. US Navy Photo

The Harry S. Truman CSG is in the North Arabian Sea and within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. This deployment is the Truman Strike Group‘s second in two years.

Carrier Strike Group 8

Sailors test a catapult during flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 30, 2020. US Navy Photo

Norfolk-based CSG 8 commands the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is embarked on the carrier.

Aircraft carrier
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), homeported in Norfolk, Va.

Carrier Air Wing 1

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the ‘Fighting Checkmates’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, hooks up to the catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 31, 2020. US Navy Photo

Carrier Air Wing 1 is based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., and embarked on Harry S. Truman:

• The “Red Rippers” of VFA-11 – Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) – from Naval Air Station Oceana – Va.
• The “Checkmates” of VFA-211 from Naval Air Station Oceana – Va.
• The “Sunliners” of VFA-81 from Naval Air Station Oceana – Va.
• The “Knighthawks” of VFA-136 from Naval Air Station Lemoore – Calif.
• The “Rooks” of VAQ-137 – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island – Wash.
• The “Seahawks” of VAW-126 – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Station Norfolk – Va.
• The “Rawhides” of VRC-40 – Detachment – Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) – from Naval Station Norfolk – Va.
• The “Dragon Slayers” of HSC-11 – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Station Norfolk – Va.
• The “Proud Warriors” of HSM-72 – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville – Fla.

Cruiser

Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Shkendra McMillan, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG-60), checks potable water levels on a reduced size operating station display on Jan. 24, 2020. US Navy Photo

USS Normandy (CG-60), homeported in Norfolk, Va.

Destroyer Squadron 28

USS Lassen (DDG-82) transits alongside the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 8, 2020. US Navy Photo

Destroyer Squadron 28 is based at Norfolk, Va., and its leaders are embarked on Truman.

• USS Lassen (DDG-82), homeported in Mayport, Fla.
• USS Farragut (DDG-99), homeported in Mayport, Fla.
• USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98), homeported in Norfolk, Va.

In the Gulf of Oman

The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the 2,500 Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked, remains underway in the Gulf of Oman.

The ARG is commanded by Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 and is made up of amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5), amphibious transport dock USS New York(LPD-21) and dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD-51).

In the Eastern Pacific

Seaman Jacoby Miller, from Houston, stands the port lookout watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on Jan. 25, 2020. US Navy Photo

USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is in the Southern California Operating Areas for training.

In the Western Atlantic

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Dongwoo Han, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG-103), from Northbrook, Ill. on Jan. 24, 2020. US Navy Photo

The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is underway for training in the Virginia Capes for a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for deployment later this year.

A trio of allied frigates arrived in Norfolk ahead of the COMPTUEX and are operating with the CSG. These ships are the French anti-submarine frigate FS Normandie (D651), Royal Danish Navy frigate Iver Huitfeldt (F361) and Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec (FFH 332). Iver Huitfeldt will deploy with the strike group later this year.

Carrier Strike Group 10

Seaman Sherrice Malcolm, from Hyattsville, Maryland, operates a sound-powered telephone aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188) on Jan. 23, 2020. US Navy Photo

Norfolk-based CSG 10 commands the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and is embarked on the carrier.

Aircraft carrier
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), homeported in Norfolk, Va.

Carrier Air Wing 3

Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 is based at Naval Air Station Oceana and is embarked aboard Dwight D. Eisenhower and includes a total of nine squadrons and detachments:

• The “Gunslingers” of VFA-105 – Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) – from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
• The “Wildcats” of VFA-131 from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
• The “Swordsmen” of VFA-32 from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
• The “Rampagers” of VFA-83 from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
• The “Zappers” of VAQ-130 – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island – Wash.
• The “Screwtops” of VAW-123 – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
• The “Rawhides” of VRC-40 – Detachment – Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) – from Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
• The “Dusty Dogs” of HSC-7 – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
• The “Swamp Foxes” of HSM-74 – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.

Cruiser
USS Vella Gulf (CG-72)

Sideboys render honors to Thomas Modly, acting Secretary of the Navy, as he arrives aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) on Jan. 31, 2020. US Navy Photo

Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) departed its homeport of Norfolk on Jan. 16th to begin aircraft compatibility testing (ACT).

Gerald R. Ford is a first-in-class aircraft carrier and the first new aircraft carrier designed in more than 40 years. ACT tested Ford‘s Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG). Ford’s ACT has seen the first arrestment and launching of E-2D Hawkeye, C-2A Greyhound, EA-18G Growler and the T-45 Goshawk aircraft on these new systems unique to Ford-class carriers.

This round of testing is allowing the crew to further test the improvements made during its post-shakedown availability (PSA) at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding while also allowing the crew to gain experience on these unique systems. The information captured during ACT will continue to inform improvements and modifications for Ford and follow-on Ford-class of aircraft carriers.

In addition to these major formations, not shown are thousands of others serving in submarines, individual surface ships, aircraft squadrons, SEALs, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Forces, Seabees, Coast Guard cutters, EOD Mobile Units, and more serving throughout the globe.