Posted on 12/21/2020 12:15:12 PM PST by texas booster
MANAMA, Bahrain – The nuclear-power Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) along with the guided-missile cruisers USS Port Royal (CG 73) and USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) transited the Strait of Hormuz entering the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 21.
Georgia’s presence in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOO) demonstrates the U.S. Navy’s ability to sail and operate wherever international law allows.
As an inherently flexible maneuver force, capable of supporting routine and contingency operations, Georgia’s presence demonstrates the United States’ commitment to regional partners and maritime security with a full spectrum of capabilities to remain ready to defend against any threat at any time.
SSGNs are one of the most versatile platforms in the fleet, equipped with superior communications capabilities and the ability to carry up to 154 Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles. The platform can also be configured to host up to 66 Special Operations Forces.
The 5th Fleet AOO encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of water area and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. The expanse is comprised of 20 countries and includes three chokepoints, critical to the free flow of global commerce.
The question is, is the Navy going to let the USS Georgia resupply at Bahrain, or is this a signal to Iran / Houthi to lay off over Christmas?
And what is that big 'ole tub doing bolted to her deck?
Aren’t submarines suppose to not be seen?
Why was she surfaced? I though we tried to keep the location of ssnbs as quiet as possible.
Except when you want them to be seen....
I think that’s a giant airlock for SEAL/SpecOps sorties.
Look up gunship diplomacy. The Navy had a long history of this.
I suppose the thinking is that a show of force is useless if it can’t be seen.
that’s the best I can do.
Probably also to send such a signal during transfer of power to the new administration.
Letting Iran know that their Navy exists on our sufferance.
DDS
Dry Deck Shelter
Spec ops.
Its looking for more Cobb and Dekalb county mail-in ballots.
Maybe they are docking in order to convert her to green energy?
If I had to guess its an air lockout for SEALs and their equipment.
Isn’t that a small submersible for putting SPecial forces close to land?
Or have I been watching too many movies.
I guess it’s hard to send a message if you cannot see “the message.”
The Georgia was converted to Cruise missiles as part of an arms deal and carries the designation of SSGN. The pod on the top may be a seal delivery vehicle.
Having just read: “The End of October”, I will be truly worried if Dr. Henry Parsons is aboard the sub... :P
There was a time when announcing submarine movements was a federal offense. I guess things have changed since the good ole days
Hmm, wonder if Iran will send a dinghy and try to board her.
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