Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific
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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 Group
s, Amphibious Ready Groups, and independently deploying surface ships.
in San Diego, California
. Tactical Training Group, Pacific and Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific are subordinate commands. Its mission is to “Conduct safe and effective Strike Force Training of the Pacific Fleet.” The command was previously known as Commander, Carrier Group ONE (CCG-1)
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(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.
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.
s primarily during Composite Training Exercises (COMPTUEX)
and Joint Training Force Exercises (JTFEX) off the California coast. CSFTP also trains Amphibious Ready Group
s (ARG) with their embarked Marine Expeditionary Unit
s (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.
Carrier Strike Group
A carrier strike group is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is composed of roughly 7,500 personnel, an aircraft carrier, at least one cruiser, a destroyer squadron of at least two destroyers and/or frigates, and a carrier air wing of 65 to 70 aircraft...
s, Amphibious Ready Groups, and independently deploying surface ships.
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 IslandNaval Air Station North Island
Naval Air Station North Island or NAS North Island is located at the north end of the Coronado peninsula on San Diego Bay and is the home port of several aircraft carriers of the United States Navy...
in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. Tactical Training Group, Pacific and Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific are subordinate commands. Its mission is to “Conduct safe and effective Strike Force Training of the Pacific Fleet.” The command was previously known as Commander, Carrier Group ONE (CCG-1)
Carrier Strike Group One
Carrier Strike Group One, abbreviated as CSG-1, CARSTRKGRU 1, is one of six U.S. Navy carrier strike groups currently assigned to the United States Pacific Fleet. U.S...
.
History
CSFTP began as Carrier Division OneCarrier Strike Group One
Carrier Strike Group One, abbreviated as CSG-1, CARSTRKGRU 1, is one of six U.S. Navy carrier strike groups currently assigned to the United States Pacific Fleet. U.S...
(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.
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
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
, and the Vietnam War
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
. 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.
Major training exercises
CSFTP trains carrier strike groupCarrier Strike Group
A carrier strike group is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is composed of roughly 7,500 personnel, an aircraft carrier, at least one cruiser, a destroyer squadron of at least two destroyers and/or frigates, and a carrier air wing of 65 to 70 aircraft...
s primarily during Composite Training Exercises (COMPTUEX)
Composite Unit Training Exercise
COMPTUEX, or Composite Training Unit Exercise, is a rehearsal each US Navy Carrier Strike Group performs before departing for deployment. Each ship and aircraft in the battle group trains in its speciality, COMPTUEX brings ships together to project force as a battle group...
and Joint Training Force Exercises (JTFEX) off the California coast. CSFTP also trains Amphibious Ready Group
Amphibious Ready Group
An Amphibious Readiness Group of the United States Navy consists of a Navy element—a group of warships known as an amphibious task force —and a landing force of United States Marines , in total about 5,000 people. Together, these elements and supporting units are trained, organized, and equipped...
s (ARG) with their embarked Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marine Expeditionary Unit
A Marine expeditionary unit , formerly called Marine amphibious unit , is the smallest Marine air-ground task force in the United States Fleet Marine Force...
s (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
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(1 October 2004 – 11 February 2005) | |
| • Rear Admiral Mark T. Emerson | (11 February 2005 – June 2006) | |
| • Rear Admiral Gerald R. Beaman | (June 2006 – 11 January 2008) | |
| • Rear Admiral David L. Philman | (11 January 2008 – 6 February 2009) | |
| • Rear Admiral Kenneth E. Floyd | (6 February 2009 – June 2010) | |
| • Rear Admiral Thomas A. Cropper | (June 2010 – ) |