U.S. Naval Update Map: Dec. 12, 2007
The Naval Update Map shows an approximation of the current locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) and Expeditionary Strike Groups (ESGs), the keys to U.S. dominance of the world's oceans. A CSG is centered around an aircraft carrier, which projects U.S. naval and air power and supports a carrier air wing. An ESG is centered around a Marine Expeditionary Unit, a heavily reinforced and mobile battalion of Marines. Each is equipped with a significant offensive strike capability.
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December 12, 2007 21 14 GMT
The map is updated weekly, based on available open-source information.
Carrier Strike Groups
The USS Enterprise CSG transited the Strait of Gibraltar on or around Dec. 7 and moved into the Atlantic Ocean, beginning its return to Norfolk, Va. The Enterprise was relieved in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility by the USS Harry S. Truman CSG.
The USS Theodore Roosevelt returned to its home port at the Naval Station in Norfolk, Va., after completing sea trials in the West Atlantic on Dec. 10. The sea trials included tests and exercises needed following a nine-month planned incremental activity in Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Expeditionary Strike Groups
The USS Tarawa ESG has completed its humanitarian relief mission off the coast of Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal and was making a port call in Singapore as of Dec. 12.