[PapaBear3625]

How much real offensive power (not just defensive) do the escorts have? Can they still coordinate and continue fighting if the carrier is taken out of the picture?

The USS George Bush's strike group has three guided missile cruisers like USS Vella Gulf with a mix of Tomahawk cruise missiles, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, various anti-air missiles, and anti-sub missiles. The destroyers and frigates also carry a mix of missiles.

[GeronL]

Thanks.