The Naval Update Map shows an approximation of the current locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs), based on available open-source information. No classified or operationally sensitive information is included in this weekly update. CSGs and ARGs are the keys to U.S. dominance of the world’s oceans. A CSG is centered on an aircraft carrier, which projects U.S. naval and air power and supports a carrier air wing (CVW). The CSG includes significant offensive strike capability. An ARG is centered on three amphibious warfare ships, with a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked. An MEU is built around a heavily reinforced and mobile battalion of Marines.
Carrier Strike Groups
- The USS Abraham Lincoln CSG with CVW 2 embarked is under way in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) conducting missions supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.
- The USS Enterprise with CVW 1 embarked is on a scheduled port visit to Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, while in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR conducting missions supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.
- The USS Carl Vinson CSG with CVW 17 embarked is anchored off the coast of Fremantle, Australia, for a scheduled two-day visit to Perth that coincides with Anzac Day celebration.
- The USS Nimitz is on a scheduled port visit to San Diego while under way for routine training in the Pacific Ocean.
- The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is under way in the Atlantic Ocean for a Composite Training Unit Exercise.
- The USS G.H.W. Bush is under way in the Atlantic conducting Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications.
Amphibious Ready Groups/Marine Expeditionary Units
- The USS Makin Island ARG with the 11th MEU embarked is in a scheduled port visit to Aqaba Naval Base, Jordan, conducting agricultural countermeasure washdowns of all embarked equipment while in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR in support of maritime security operations and conducting theater security cooperation efforts.
- The USS Iwo Jima ARG with the 24th MEU embarked is under way in the Mediterranean Sea after participating in U.S.-Moroccan training exercise African Lion 2012.
- The USS Wasp is in a scheduled six-day port visit to Port Everglades, Fla., to participate in the 22nd Broward Navy Days' Fleet Week.
