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Carrier Strike Group Eleven 2004–2009 operations included three overseas deployments to provide combat air support for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, as well as regional a special surge deployment during 2007 in accordance with the U.S. Navy's Fleet Response Plan when the Yokohama-based aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) underwent a yard overhaul. CSG 11 has also participated in several mult-lateral naval exercises, including Valiant Shield 2007, Malabar 07-2 with India, Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2008 off Korea, and a major 2009 undersea warfare exercise (USWEX 09), as well as participation in Theater Security Cooperation activities with various regional naval forces.

Carrier Strike Group Eleven (CSG-11 or CARSTRKGRU 11) is one of six U.S. Navy carrier strike group currently assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The group is employed in a variety of roles, all of which involve gaining and maintaining sea control.[1] CSG 11 is currently based at Naval Air Station North Island, and it typically deploys to the U.S. Seventh Fleet operating in the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the U.S. Fifth Fleet in the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf. The current flagship for CSG 11 is the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68).

2004 training and maintenance cycle

JTFEX 05-03 (March 14, 2005)

The carrier Nimitz completed a successful Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualification five-day underway period, returning to NAS North Island 24 September 2004. During the underway period, Nimitz's Air Department assisted with 621 arrested landings to support the FRSCQ. The flight deck crew also conducted another 84 traps to support additional Landing Signal Officer (LSO) proficiency training, VX-23’s lateral asymmetry testing, and pilot qualifications or re-qualifications. Nimitz had returned to full operational status after a six-month pierside Planned Incremental Availability, and it also had completed its Command Assessment of Readiness and Training – Phase II.[2] Nimitz completed its Tailored Ship’s Training Availabilities (TSTA) phases I, II and III, and Final Evaluation Period in preparation for its Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) certification training on 20 November 2004.[3]

Carrier Strike Group Eleven (CSG 11) carried a virtual exercise between October 26–27, 2004.[4] In early November 2004, CARSTRKGRU 11 trained together in actuality for the first time when Nimitz, Carrier Air Wing 11, the cruiser Princeton, and DESRON-23 destroyers Higgins and Chafee operated off the coast of southern Californioa prior to its COMPTUEX exercises.[5] On 24 March 2005, CARSTRKGRU 11 completed its Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 05-03 certification training in preparation for its 2005 Western Pacific (WESTPAC) deployment.[6][7]

2005 Operations

2005 pre-deployment training exercises

On 2 December 2004, CSG 11 underwent its Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPUTEX) off the coast of southern California. It completed its two-week Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX), returning to Naval Station San Diego on 25 March 2005. CARSTRKGRU 11 subsequently conducted Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications off the coast of southern California in April.[8]

2005 WESTPAC deployment

Carrier Strike Group Eleven departed San Diego, California, on 7 May 2005 under the command of Rear Admiral Peter Daly.[7] The group deployed to the Persian Gulf to carry out Maritime Security Operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The patrols carried out by the group's warships aimed to deny international terrorists the use of the maritime environment.[9] Carrier Strike Group Eleven returned home on 8 November 2005.[9]

Force composition

Units CARSTRKGRU 11 Warships Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) squadrons embarked aboard flagship USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
#1 USS Princeton (CG-59) Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 (VMFA-232): 10 F/A-18C(N) Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 (VAW-117): 4 E-2C 2000 NP
#2 USS Chafee (DDG-90) Strike Fighter Squadron 94 (VFA-94): 10 F/A-18C(N) Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6 (HS-6): 2 HH-60S and 4 SH-60S
#3 USS Higgins (DDG-76) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41): 12 F/A-18F Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40), Det. 3: 2 C-2A
#4 USS Louisville (SSN-724) Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (FA-14): 12 FA-18E —
#5 USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135): 4 EA-6B —
Notes [7] [10][11] [10][11]

Fifth Fleet operations

On 21 July 2005, the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton responded to a radio call from an Iranian dhow, named Hamid, that was dead in the water and in need of engineering assistance. A rescue-and-assistance team was dispatched to the Hamid where it was determined that the engine would not start due to corroded batteries that were low on power. The batteries were removed and brought back to Princeton for maintenance, cleaning, and recharging. The Princeton rescue team was able to restore the power on board Hamid, re-start the engines, and then provide minor medical assistance and fresh water to the dhow's crew.[12]

Exercises and port visits

Number Exercises Port Visits Notes
Duration U.S. Force Type Operating Area Location Dates
1st: 11-24 March Carrier Strike Group Eleven Joint Task Force Exercise (JTEX) Off California — — [9][6][7]
2nd: — Carrier Strike Group Eleven — — Pearl Harbor 19 May [9]
3nd: — Carrier Strike Group Eleven — — Hong Kong 3-7 June [9][13]
4th: — Carrier Strike Group Eleven — — Guam 17 June [9]
5th: — Carrier Strike Group Eleven — — Port Kelang, Malaysia 30 June - 4 July [9][14]
6th: — Carrier Strike Group Eleven — — Bahrain 6-9 August [9][15]
7th: — Carrier Strike Group Eleven — — Dubai, UAE 1-6 September [9][16]
8th: — Carrier Strike Group Eleven — — Fremantle, Australia 7-12 October [9]

2006 training and maintenance cycle

The carrier Nimitz comducted its Inspection and Survey (INSURV) off the coast of southern California in January 2006, and the carrier subsequently conducted its Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications (FRS-CQ) exercises in February.[8] Between 10-11 February 2006, Nimtz transferred munitions from the carrier John C. Stennis and fast combat support ship Bridge in preparation for Nimitz's six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) shipyard maintenance period. Nimtz underwent post-PIA sea trails in August.[8]

On 2 November 2006, Nimtz completed its Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) exercises after more than 30 days underway at sea. Nimtz and CVW 11 underwent their Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of southern California in December.[8]

2007 Operations

2007 pre-deployment exercises

The carrier Nimitz completed its Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications (FRS-CQ) of the southern Californian coast, returning to Naval Air Station North Island on 15 February 2007. Carrier Strike Group Eleven underwent its Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) off the southern Californian coast later that February.[8]

2007 WESTPAC Deployment

Carrier Strike Group Eleven (CARSTRKGRU 11) deployed from San Diego on 2 April 2007 was under the command of Rear Admiral John Terence Blake, and it arrived back to San Diego on 30 September 2007, completing its six-month deployment to the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and Middle East..[17]

Force composition

Units CARSTRKGRU 11 Warships/Units Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) squadrons embarked aboard flagship USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
#1 USS Princeton (CG-59) Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 (VMFA-232): 12 FA-18C(N) Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 (VAW-117): 4 E-2C 2000 NP
#2 USS Chafee (DDG-90) Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81): 12 FA-18C(N) Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6 (HS-6): 2 HH-60S and 4 SH-60S
#3 USS Higgins (DDG-76) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41): 12 FA-18F Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40), Det. 3: 4 C-2A
#4 USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14): 12 FA-18E Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 49 (HLS-49) detachments (2)
#5 EOD Unit 11, Det. 15 Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135): 4 EA-6B —
Notes [17] [18][19] [18][19]

Fifth Fleet operations

Carrier Wing 11 flight ops on board Nimitz
Valiant Shield 2007

CARSTRKGRU 11 joined the Carrier Strike Group Three, led by the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), and relieved Carrier Strike Group Eight, led by the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), that was currently operating in the Persian Gulf. The deployment continued the current U.S. Navy two-carrier presence in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, demonstrating the U.S. resolve to build regional security and bring long-term stability to the region. The strike group worked closely with regional allies to support Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom as well as to conduct Maritime Security Operations (MSO).[17] CARSTRKGRU 11 entered the U.S. Fifth Fleet area of operations on 8 May 2007 and began conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in 11 May 2007. It also provided close airpower support and reconnaissance to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan.[20][21]

The destroyer Higgins played a critical role conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf with its visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) teams, conducting Interaction Patrols (IPATS) in which they distributed information on coalition aims and objectives to three Iraqi dhows. The VBSS teams also conducted security sweeps on board three Iraqi tugs and four super-tankers, thereby safeguarding the merchants in the region by deterring piracy and smuggling. Most notably, Higgins was the only ship in the CGS-1 to conduct a boarding of a tanker suspected of oil smuggling. After a thorough six-hour boarding, the VBSS team was able to clear the tanker, ensuring the safety and freedom of the high seas to merchants and traders in the area.[22]

The cruiser Princeton served as the Air Defense Commander for Carrier Strike Group Eleven throughout its deployment in the Persian Gulf, providing close-in air defense, airspace awareness, and, if needed, acted as a ready platform for search and rescue (SAR) operations.[22]

Valiant Shield 2007, Malabar 07-2, and CARAT 2007

Between August 7–14, 2007, Carrier Strike Group Eleven (CARSTRKGRU 11) joined two other carrier strike groups, led by the John C. Stennis and the Kitty Hawk, participating in the joint Exercise Valiant Shield 2007, a multi-dimensional joint exercise off the coast of Guam with U.S forces.[22] CARSTRKGRU 11 also joined the Kitty Hawk's strike group, and India’s aircraft carrier Viraat in the Bay of Bengal for the multilateral Exercise Malabar 07-2, an annual exercise to advance mutual maritime understanding and interoperability involving the navies ships from India, Australia, Japan, and Singapore.[22]

The destroyer Pinckney participated in a Cooperation Afloat Readiness Training (CARAT) exercise with the Republic of Singapore Navy and three other U.S Navy ships. The bilateral force conducted air defense, anti-surface warfare, anti-subsurface warfare, and VBSS operations in the compressed waterspace of the South China Sea, validating current tactics, techniques and procedures and identifying areas for further development.[22]

2007 sustainment training exercises

The carrier Nimitz underwent a series of sustainment training exercises off the coast of southern California during December 2007.[8]

2008 FRP surge deployment

2008 WESTPAC deployment

Carrier Strike Group Eleven (CARSTRKGRU 11) deployed from San Diego on 24 January 2008 under the Navy's fleet response plan (FRP) and will operate in the Western Pacific in support of U.S. commitments in the region while the forward-deployed USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) undergoes scheduled maintenance in Yokosuka, Japan.[23][24][25] CARSTRKGRU 11 returned to San Diego on 2 June 2008.[26]

Force composition

Units CARSTRKGRU 11 Warships Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) squadrons embarked aboard flagship USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
#1 USS Princeton (CG-59) Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 (VMFA-232): 10 F/A-18C(N) Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6 (HS-6): 3 HH-60S and 4 SH-60S
#2 USS Pinckney (DDG-91) Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81): 10 F/A-18C(N) Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40), Det. 3: 2 C-2A
#3 USS Chafee (DDG-90) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41): 12 F/A-18F Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 49 (HLS-49) detachments (2)
#4 USS Higgins (DDG-76) Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14): 12 F/A-18E —
#5 USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135): 4 EA-6B —
#6 EOD Unit 11, Det. 15 Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 (VAW-117): 4 E-2C 2000 NP --
Notes [24] [27][28][29][30] [27][28][29][30]

Seventh Fleet operations

Tu-95 Bear intercept (9 February 2008)

Carrier Strike Group Eleven entered the U.S. Seventh Fleet area of responsibility on 8 February 2008.[31] CSG 11 commander Rear Admiral John Terence Blake, USN, noted:

Our goal is to maintain and strengthen our alliances and friendships in the region. Our deployment to the Western Pacific is a visible demonstration of the United States ongoing commitment to Japan and the other nations in the region. We also value our exceptionally strong relationship with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and this port visit is an opportunity for us to make new friends and renew old acquaintances.[32]

On 9 February 2008, two Russian Tu-95 'Bear' bombers were detected by CSG 11 in the Western Pacific. Four F/A-18C Hornets intercepted the bombers 50 miles (80 km) south of Nimitz. Two F/A-18s trailed one of the bombers, which buzzed the deck of the carrier twice, while the other two F/A-18s trailed another TU-95 circling about 50 miles (80 km) away from the carrier. Reportedly, there was no radio communication between the American and Russian aircraft. According to the Department of Defense, one of the two aircraft was said to have flown above Nimitz at an altitude of 2,000 feet (610 m).[33][34]

Exercises and port visits

Number Regional Exercises Port Visits Notes
Duration U.S. Force American/Bilateral/Multilateral Partner(s) Operating Area Location Dates
1st: — Carrier Strike Group Eleven — — Sasebo, Japan 11 Feb. [32]
2nd: — Nimitz, Princeton, John Paul Jones — — Busan, ROK 28 Feb. [35]
3rd: — Chaffee — — Donghae, ROK 28 Feb. [35]
4th: — Higgins — — Pohang, ROK 28 Feb. [35]
5th: 2-13 March Carrier Strike Group Eleven Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2008: Republic of Korea Armed Forces Western Pacific — — [26][36][37]
6th: 14–16 March Carrier Strike Group Eleven Expeditionary Strike Force (ESF) exercise: Task Force 76 (Essex) Western Pacific — — [38]
7th: 29 March Carrier Strike Group Eleven Joint air operations: Kitty Hawk and Carrier Strike Group Five Western Pacific Hong Kong 4-6 April [38]
8th: — Carrier Strike Group Eleven — — Apra Harbor, Guam 17-20 April [38]

2009-2010 Operations

2009 training and maintenance cycle

On 16 January 2009, the Nimitz underwent flight deck certification following its six-month Planned Incremental Availability shipyard period. On 21 January 2009, Nimitz departed NAS North Island for its Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications off the coast of southern California.[8]

In February, Carrier Strike Group Eleven underwent its Tailored Ship's Training Availability exercises off the coast of southern California, followed by additional FRS exercises in March. The strike group completed pre-deployment training with the completion of its Composite Training Unit Exercise in May 2009.[8]

2009-2010 WESTPAC Deployment

Rear Admiral John W. Miller, USN

Carrier Strike Group Eleven (CARSTRKGRU 11) departed San Diego on 31 July 2009 on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific (WESTPAC) deployment under the commanded by Rear Admiral John W. Miller.[39][40] On 11 September 2009, the U.S. Navy announced that the near-term carrier strike group deployment schedule would be changed to accommodate the delay in the return of the carrier Enterprise from its current overhaul. This resulted in extending the current 2009-2010 WESTPAC deployment for Carrier Strike Group Eleven to eight months.[41]

Several events highlighted the 2009 deployment of Carrier Strike Group Eleven. On 7 October 2009, a milestone was reached when an EA-6B Prowler, assigned to Tactical Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135), became the 100,000th aircraft to launch off Catapult Number 1 on board the Nimitz. The successful launch was flown by Commander Vincent Johnson, the executive officer of VAQ-135.[42] Also, on 16 Feb 2010, Captain Scott Conn, the CVW-11 deputy commander, became the 325th naval aviator to successfully complete 1,000th carrier-arrested landing (trap) when he landed his F/A-18F Super Hornet on board the Nimitz.[43]

Several prominent individuals paid visits to Carrier Strike Group Eleven during the deployment. General David H. Petraeus, US Army, the head of the U.S. Central Command flew on board the Nimitz to spend Thanksgiving Day 2009 on board the strike group flagship.[44][45] On 6 January 2010, Admiral Gary Roughead, the Chief of Naval Operations, flew on board the Nimitz to present the Meritorious Unit Commendation to the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Eleven. The MUC recognized the Nimitz for its performance during two deployments separated by the first-ever carrier incremental availability, an intense 30-day maintenance period, followed by a 10-day sustainment exercise.[46][47][48]

On 26 March 2010, Strike Group Eleven returned to their homeport after an eight-month deployment to the U.S. Fifth Fleet and Seventh Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR).[49][50]

Force composition

Units CARSTRKGRU 11 Warships Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) squadrons embarked aboard flagship USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
#1 USS Chosin (CG-65) Fighter Strike Squadron 97 (VFA-97): 12 F/A-18C(N) Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 (VAW-117): 4 E-2C 2000 NP
#2 USS Sampson (DDG-102) Strike Fighter Squadron 86 (VFA-86): 10 F/A-18C(N) Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6 (HS-6): 7 HH-60S/SH-60S
#3 USS Pinckney (DDG-91) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41): 12 F/A-18F Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40), Det. 3: 2 C-2A
#4 USS Rentz (FFG-46) Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14): 12 F/A-18E —
#5 USNS Bridge (T-AOE-10) Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135): 4 EA-6B —
Notes [39][40] [28][29][51] [28][29][51]

Fifth Fleet operations

CSG 11 in South China Sea (Feb. 15, 2010)

On 4 December 2009, Carrier Strike Group Eleven (CARSTRKGRU 11) began a five-month rotation to the northern Arabian Sea, providing close air support and reconnaissance to coalition forces in Afghanistan.[52]

CVW-11's carrier-based aircraft provided 30 percent of the combat air support for Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF-A) during the four-month period that CARSTRKGRU 11 operated in the northern Aradbian Sea.[53] An example of other air support provided by CVW-11 was E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 (VAW-117) using their sophisticated radar and communication systems to frame the operational picture for all levels of command supporting Operation Enduring Freedom to synchronize and direct air crews over Afghanistan.[54] Also, EA-6B Prowlers assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) jammed electronic signals in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.[55] In total, Carrier Air Wing 11 air crews flew more than 2,600 combat sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.[56]

The other CARSTRKGRU 11 ships contributed to counter-piracy operations off the Horn of Africa, the protection of critical Iraqi infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, and other maritime security operations.[53][56]

Exercises and port visits

Number Regional Exercises Port Visits Notes
Duration U.S. Force Bilateral/Multilateral Partner(s) Operating Area Location Dates
1st: 11 Aug. 2009 Carrier Strike Group Eleven Undersea Warfare Exercise 09 (USWEX 09) Hawaiian operating area — — [57]
2nd: — Nimitz, Sampson — — Yokosuka Naval Base 28 Aug. 2009 [38][58]
3rd: — Carrier Strike Group Eleven — — Singapore 8 Sept. 2009 [38][53]
4th: — Carrier Strike Group Eleven — — Bahrain 24 Oct. 2009 [38][53]
5th: — Carrier Strike Group Eleven — — Phuket, Thailand 31 Jan. – 3 Feb. 2010 [38][53]
6th 1-7 Feb. 2010 Carrier Strike Group Eleven Theater Security Cooperation: RMN & RMAF South China Sea Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 7-10 Feb. 2010 [53][38][59]
7th: — Carrier Strike Group Eleven — — Hong Kong 17 Feb. 2010 [38][53][60]

Notes

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Sources

Public Domain This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.

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