CSG - ESG

Question 1

What is the composition of a typical CSG?

Answer 1

1x CVN, 2x DDG, 1x Logistics. can be a sub sometimes.

Question 2

What are the major platforms (surface, subsurface, air) and their roles for a CSG?

Answer 2

CVN - supporting combat operations for a carrier air wing. Primary mission is strike. DDG - IAMD, AAW, ASuW, and ASW. CG - IAMD, AAW, ASuW, and ASW - these are going away. FFG(x) - Air Defense/ASW/ASuW - not in a CSG at the moment. Logistics - Fuel, Dry goods, ammo

Question 3

Describe the composition of an ESG

Answer 3

1x Amphib Assault (LHA/LHD) - Big deck amphib, 2x DDG, 1x Amphib Transport Dock (LPD), 1x Amphib Dock Landing (LSD), 2x FFG(x)*, 1x Logisitics

Question 4

What are the major platforms and the roles of those platforms of an ESG?

Answer 4

LHA/LHD - supports STOVL -short take off and vertical landing. LPD/LSD - land marines and their equipment - LPD = People/LSD = Stuff), DDG - IAMD, AAW, ASuW, ASW. Logistics - Fuel, dry stores, and ammo. FFG(x) - ASuW, ASW, Air Defense.

Question 5

What is the mission of a CSG?

Answer 5

Power project ashore, Gain & Maintain sea control, Establish Air Superiority, Gain Air Supremacy, Protection of shipping, Protect Amphib Ops, HA/DR, Surveillance & Intel - Develop Op pic, C2, TBMD

Question 6

What are the principal elements of a CSG?

Answer 6

U.S. power projection, conducting missions such as sea control, offensive strike, and air warfare

Question 7

What are the three CSG IW Spaces

Answer 7

CVIC, SUPPLOT, and SSES

Question 8

What comprises the CVIC

Answer 8

Ship and CAG IOs
Mission Planning (CAG-AI)
Strike Planning (K23A)
IMINT/MSI (K10A)
Briefs/Debriefs (K37A)
Target Intel Cell (K39A/K40A)

Question 9

What comprises SUPPLOT?

Answer 9

Flag Intel (N2)
24-hour Intel Watch (K36A)
Analysis & Briefing
CTI/CTM (CTM’s aren’t really in SUPPLOT though)

Question 10

What is SSES and what comprises that IW space?

Answer 10

Ship’s Signals Exploitation Space. It has a Flag Cryptologist, Signals Intel (CTR), and Direct Support Element (CTI/CTM)

Question 11

What does an EW Module do?

Answer 11

Operate & maintain electronic sensors & computer systems
I&W
ASMD - anti-ship missile defense

Question 12

What happens in OA?

Answer 12

AGs work here. They provide weather reports and forecasts for ship and pilot briefs.

Question 13

What happens in Radio/Automated Data Processing?

Answer 13

Secure, reliable voice and data comms
Maintains LoS and Sat Comm systems
Computer repair
Maintains ship’s LAN
IT

Question 14

What are the IW Spaces on small boys (CG/DDG)?

Answer 14

K41A with reach-back to CVIC. K41A is Independent Duty IS

Question 15

what are the 2 classes of carriers?

Answer 15

Nimitz and Ford

Question 16

What is the mission of a CVN?

Answer 16

Power Projection

Question 17

How many Nimitz class carriers are there?

Answer 17

10, but they are being replaced by Ford Class

Question 18

What are the weapons systems associated with a CVN?

Answer 18

Sea Sparrow/CIWS/RAM

Question 19

What are the significant changes from Nimitz class to Ford class?

Answer 19

Electromagnetic-powered Aircraft Launch System (EMALS)
Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG)
Improved Weapons Handling
Improved Flight Deck Arrangement
Support 5th Gen Aircraft and RPAs
Updated Sensors and EW Systems
Currently one active and 2 under construction

Question 20

Ticonderoga CG Mission

Answer 20

Multi-Role, but Air Defense. Expected to be phased out by 2027. Currently 17 in class. Has Spy-1 B, 2x MH-60R - ASuW Helos, uses SLQ-32(V)3 for EW

Question 21

What is the mission of a DDG?

Answer 21

Strike, AAW, ASW, ASuW, Air/Missile Defense. Uses Spy-1 D for Radar and SLQ-32(V)4 SEWIP for EW, has 2x MH60R Seahawk - ASuW mission. Number in Class - 72

Question 22

What are the two types of Logistics Ships

Answer 22

USNS Big Horn - T-AO-198 - Fuel
USNS Lewis & Clark - T-AKE-E - Everything (Fuel/Food/Ammo)

Question 23

How many squadrons makes up a CVW?

Answer 23

9

4x VFA Strike (F-35C (12), F/A-18E (12), F/A-18F(10)), 1x VAW - AEW - E2D Hawkeye (5), 1x VAQ - EAW - EA-18G (7), 1x HSC - Sea Control - HM-60S (8), 1x HSM - Maritime Strike - MH-60R (11), and 1x VRC - Logistics - CMV-22B (2)

Question 24

What are the different variants of the F35 and which services do they belong to?

Answer 24

F-35A = Air Force
F-35B = Marine Corps
F-35C = Navy

Question 25

What is the weapon of choice for the F/A -18 Super Hornet (RHINO)

Answer 25

JDAM

Question 26

What is the mission of the F/A-18 Super Hornet

Answer 26

Strick Warfare. Both variants can carry 11 Hardpoints and 1 M61A2 Vulcan

Question 27

What are the two variants of the F/A-18 Super Hornet

Answer 27

Single Seat - F/A-18E Double Seat - F/A -18F

Question 28

What is the Mission of the E2-D Hawkeye

Answer 28

Detect, Classify, Identify, Track airborne contacts. Airborne C2 (battle management and air and missile defense).

Question 29

What is the mission of the EA-18G Growler

Answer 29

Electronic Attack

Question 30

MH-60 Seahawk has how many variants in a CSG?

Answer 30

2 Variants - MH-60R - ASW; MAD + AN/AQS-22 Dipping Sonar - MH-60S - SAR, Spec Warfare Support, Mine countermeasures

Question 31

CMV-22B Osprey Mission?

Answer 31

Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD). Replacing S2 Viking

Question 32

What are the missions of an ESG

Answer 32

- Amphib Operations (demonstrations, raid, assault, withdraw), NEO - Non-Combatant Operations, ASFB/Support Littoral Operations Theatre Support Operations (TSC) MIO/VBSS - Maritime Interdiction Operations/Visit Board, Search, Seizure

Question 33

What are the primary elements of an ESG?

Answer 33

US Amphib warfare & exped operations

Question 34

What do the EXPED Intel spaces look like?

Answer 34

JIC - Joint Intel Center EXPLOT (similar to SUPPLOT) SSES - Ship's Signal Exploitation Space

Question 35

Describe a MEU

Answer 35

Marine Exped Unit: Command element - most INT and SIGINT functions reside here Ground Combat element - Infantry Battalion (reinforced) Air Combat Element - composite squadron (reinforced) Logistics Combat Element - 30 days supplies embarked MEU(SOC) - MEU that is Special Operations Certified (not under TSOC command).

Question 36

What is the main difference between the an LPD and an LSD?

Answer 36

LPD - carries more people - has more berthing space. LSD - carries more stuff - has more storage space

Question 37

What is the mission of an LHA (Landing Helicopter Assault)?

Answer 37

It's the flagship of the ESG. It's mission is amphibious assaults with an embarked MEU

Question 38

What is the Mission of the LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock)?

Answer 38

Amphibious Assault. LHDs also have a well deck for allowing LCACs to depart. Additionally, their flight deck can handle MV-22B Ospreys

Question 39

LPDs do what?

Answer 39

They carry People and things for the Marines. LPDs have more berthing space. They have a well deck that allows use of LCACs and the flight deck can handle an MV-22B Osprey

Question 40

What does the LSD do?

Answer 40

They carry stuff/supplies and people. They have more space for supplies where LPDs have more space for people. LSDs also have a well deck which allows for use of LCACs or LCUs.