The current flagship for Carrier
Strike Group Three is the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) which is being deployed in the Gulf. Check out its composition.....
Note that CSGs are not restricted to a specific composition and can be modified depending on expected
threats, roles, or missions expected during a deployment, and one may be different from another. Strike groups are formed and disestablished on an as needed basis, and one may be different from another.
However, they all are comprised of similar types of ships.
Carrier Strike Group
A supercarrier, which is the centerpiece of the strike group and also serves as the flagship for the CSG Commander and his/her staff.
A carrier air wing (CVW) typically consisting of up to
nine squadrons.
Two Aegis guided missile cruisers (CG), of the Ticonderoga class—a multi-mission surface combatant, equipped with BGM-109 Tomahawk missiles for long-range strike capability.
A destroyer squadron (DESRON) consisting of escort destroyers, with two to three guided missile destroyers (DDG), of the Arleigh Burke class—a multi-mission surface combatant, used primarily for anti-aircraft (AAW) and anti-submarine (ASW) warfare, but which also carries Tomahawk missiles for long-range strike capability.
Two to three attack submarines, usually of the Los Angeles-class used to screen the strike group against hostile surface ships and submarines, but which also carry Tomahawk missiles for long-range strike capability.
A combined ammunition, oiler and supply ship (AOE/AOR), that provides logistic support.
The air wing squadrons consist of F/A-18C/E/F Super Hornets, an electronic attack squadron consisting of EA 6B Prowlers, Carrier AEW E-2C Hawkeyes, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (Raptors) and a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron for Anti-Surface Warfare (Eightballers).
A pic of the formidable force at sea...
