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TF-50

Strike forces: Plans & conducts strike operations. Commanded by a Carrier Strike Group Commander.

Nimitz-class Aircraft Carrier

 

 Ticonderoga-class Cruiser

 

 Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer

TF-53

Logistics: Provides logistics support to the Fleet, including underway replenishment by Military Sealift Command-operated ships.

Fast Combat Support Ship

 

Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship

 

Fleet Replenishment Oiler

TF-56

Expeditionary Combat Forces: Controls Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Naval Coastal Warfare, SeaBees, Expeditionary Logistics SupportForces and Riverine Forces.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal

 

Marine Mammals

 

Inshore Boat Units

 

Mobile Construction Battalion

 

Riverine Forces

 

Individual Augmentee

TF-51

Contingency Response: Contingency Response, Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Relief: Command and control of amphibious forces in the region, for response, assistance and relief.

 Wasp-class LHD

 

 Tarawa-class LHA

 

 Harpers Ferry-class LSD

 

 Whidbey Island-class LSD

 

 AV-8B Harrier II

 

 CH-53D/E Sea Stallion

 

 V-22A Osprey

 

 AH-1W Super Cobra

TF-54

Submarine Forces: Commands operation of U.S. submarine forces (SSN/SSGN) and coordinates theatre-wide Anti-Submarine Warfare matters.

  

  Ohio-Class Guided-Missile Submarine

TF Shore Battlespace


Shore Battlespace: Coordinates all facility and security support for shore installations in the AOR.

TF-52

Mine Warfare: Provides command & control of all mine warfare assets in the region.

 Avenger-Class MCM

 MH-53E Sea Dragon

Other assets such as Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams and Unmanned Underwater Vehicle teams also contribute to the success of the Mine Warfare mission.

TF-55

Surface Forces: Controls surface forces such as U.S. Navy patrol craft, U.S. Navy littoral combat ships and independently deploying ships.

 Ticonderoga-class Cruiser

 Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer

 
Freedom-class LCS

 

TF-57

Maritime Patrol Forces: Maritime surveillance and reconnaissance operations region wide.


P-8A Poseidon, MMA Aircraft


MQ-4C Triton, ISR UAV

TF 59


Unmanned Systems & A.I.: To integrate unmanned systems and artificial intelligence with maritime operations in the 5th Fleet area of operations.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles