Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific

Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific
Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific
Active
Country United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Type Fleet
Role Pacific Fleet Integrated/Advanced Training
Part of U.S. Third Fleet (COMTHIRDFLT)
Garrison/HQ Naval Air Station North Island, CA

Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific, abbreviated as CSFTP or COMSTRKFORTRAPAC, is the U.S. Fleet Forces Command formation charged with training and certifying Pacific Fleet Carrier Strike Groups, Amphibious Ready Groups, and independently deploying surface ships.

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Overview

Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific (CSFTP) is a 1-star command under Commander, U.S. Third Fleet, and is based at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. Tactical Training Group, Pacific and Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific are subordinate commands.[1] Its mission is to “Conduct safe and effective Strike Force Training of the Pacific Fleet.”[2] The command was previously known as Commander, Carrier Group ONE (CCG-1).

History

CSFTP began as Carrier Division One (ComCarDiv 1) and generally operated in the Pacific. Between 1971 and 1975, the organization became Carrier Group 1. In 2004, it became Carrier Strike Group 1, and in 2005 it was redesignated Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific.[3]

Commander, Carrier Division One (ComCarDiv 1) was the first aircraft carrier formation in the United States when it was organized in October 1930 as part of the Aircraft Scouting Force, U.S. Fleet, operating in the Pacific Ocean. In 1939, Carrier Division One was transferred to the Pacific Scouting Force. Aircraft carriers assigned to ComCarDiv 1 saw service in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. In June 1973, Commander, Carrier Division One was redesignated Commander, Carrier Group One (ComCarGru 1). In December 1990, following commanding Battle Group Delta, ComCarGru 1 was designated Commander, Training Battle Group, with responsibility for the Carrier Battle Group Inter-Deployment Training Cycle (IDTC) within the U.S. Pacific Fleet.[4]

Major training exercises

CSFTP trains carrier strike groups primarily during Composite Training Exercises (COMPTUEX) and Joint Training Force Exercises (JTFEX) off the California coast. CSFTP also trains Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG) with their embarked Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU), as well as other surface combatants not associated with a CSG or ARG.

Composite Training Exercises (COMPTUEXs) are designed to integrate all warfare areas of the CSG or ARG/MEU. JTFEXs provides the Strike Group with realistic training in joint operations prior to deployment. The exercise requires integration of the CSG’s existing warfighting ability with other Joint and Combined assets to support warfare under a challenging threat scenario. Upon successful completion, CSFTP recommends deployment certification to Commander, Third Fleet.

In addition, Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) is used throughout the training cycle to prepare units to go to sea. Synthetic training utilizes simulators and role players, and prepares units to go to sea at considerable savings in fuel, material, etc.

Previous commanders

    • Rear Admiral Carlton B. Jewett   (1 October 2004 – 11 February 2005)[3]
    • Rear Admiral Mark T. Emerson (11 February 2005 – June 2006)[5]
    • Rear Admiral Gerald R. Beaman (June 2006 – 11 January 2008)[6]
    • Rear Admiral David L. Philman (11 January 2008 – 6 February 2009)[7]
    • Rear Admiral Kenneth E. Floyd (6 February 2009 – June 2010)[8][9]
    • Rear Admiral Thomas A. Cropper (June 2010 – Present)[10][11]

References

  1. ^ "Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific". COMSTRKFORTRAPAC. 2011. http://ewtgpac.ahf.nmci.navy.mil/about/index.html#. Retrieved 2011-01-02. 
  2. ^ "COMSTRKFORTRALANT". facebook. 2011. http://www.facebook.com/pages/COMSTRKFORTRALANT/122894064407751. Retrieved 2011-01-02. 
  3. ^ a b Lt. Cmdr. Gabe E. Soltero, USN (February 15, 2005). "Strike Force Training Pacific Changes Command on Reagan". NNS050215-07. Strike Force Training Pacific Public Affairs. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=17094. Retrieved 2011-01-07. 
  4. ^ "Carrier Group Three". Military. GlobalSecurity.org. April 25, 2005. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/cargru1.htm. Retrieved 2010-01-07. 
  5. ^ Lt. Cmdr. Gabe E. Soltero, USN (February 15, 2005). "Strike Force Training Pacific Changes Command on Reagan". NNS050215-07. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=17094. Retrieved 2011-01-07. 
  6. ^ "Rear Admiral Gerald R. Beaman". Official Biography. U.S. Navy. October 21, 2010. http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioid=39. Retrieved 2011-01-07. 
  7. ^ Lt. Kristin Ohleger, USN (January 15, 2008). "Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific Changes Helm". NNS080115-04. U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=17094. Retrieved 2011-01-07. 
  8. ^ "Change of command". Department of the Navy, Naval Historical Center. 2009. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Change+of+command.-a0200135659. Retrieved 2011-01-07. 
  9. ^ "Rear Admiral Kenneth E. Floyd". Official Biography. U.S. Navy. June 14, 2010. http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=371. 
  10. ^ "CNO Announces Flag Officer Assignments". NNS100223-16. U.S. Department of Defense. February 23, 2010. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=51475. Retrieved 2011-01-07. 
  11. ^ "Rear Admiral Thomas A. Cropper". Official Biography. U.S. Navy. June 8, 2010. http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=476. 



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