The Naval Update Map shows the approximate 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 over 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, or CVW. The CSG includes significant offensive strike capability. An ARG is centered on three amphibious warfare ships, with a Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked. An MEU is built around a heavily reinforced and mobile battalion of Marines.
Carrier Strike Groups
- The USS John C. Stennis is underway in the Pacific Ocean for a scheduled deployment followed by a home port change to Norfolk, Virginia.
- The USS Ronald Reagan is on a port visit to Hong Kong while underway in the South China Sea in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The USS Harry S. Truman is underway in the Mediterranean Sea.
Amphibious Ready Groups/Marine Expeditionary Units
- The USS Essex is underway in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region.
- The USS Iwo Jima is underway in the Atlantic Ocean.
