How does Navy help offensively in wars?

Question

I know Navy helps out by bombardment, artlillery, air srikes, etc. and shiping troops over to their destination.

But there must be way more than that, can anyone fill me?

Answer 1

I'm an active duty Naval Officer with 10 years of service.

The biggest part of the Navy's mission is Power Projection. Power projection is the attack of targets ashore, amphibious assault operations, and the sea control operations to support them. Power projection extends the range of battlespace dominance over enemy territory. Some of the primary tasks of power projection are strike warfare, attacks and raids, amphibious warfare, maritime prepositioning force operations, and Naval special warfare. Power projection is a major part of the Sea Strike concept.

With the Navy's Aegis weapons system onboard it's detroyers, cruisers, and carriers we can effectively manage all of the air and sea contacts that an enemy is using. This doesn't seem like a big deal i'm sure but the technology is 50 years ahead of our closest enemy. With our technology we can accurately target an enemy from 400 miles out and destroy a target. No other country can do this.

Also, notice that when things get heated we dispatch a carrier strike group. The United States Navy maintains 11 carrier strike groups, 10 of which are based in the United States and one that is forward deployed in Japan (Kitty Hawk CSG). The fleet response plan requires that six of these groups be deployed or ready for deployment within 30 days at any given time, while two additional groups must be ready for deployment within 90 days. Their existence is an important part of the power projection capability of the United States in that they provide the ability to strike quickly almost anywhere in the world. The U.S. Navy provides a regular CSG deployment rotation of deployments typically lasting six months based on the needs of combatant commands (COCOMs) that request presence of a carrier in their respective area of responsibility (AOR).

The large number of CSGs used by the United States reflects, in part, a division of roles and missions allotted during the Cold War, in which the United States assumed primary responsibility for blue water operations and for safeguarding supply lines between the United States and Europe, while the NATO allies assumed responsibility for brown and green water operations.

A supercarrier commanded by an aviation community captain (O-6) who reports directly to the commander of the CSG. The carrier provides a wide range of options to the U.S. government, ranging from simply showing the flag, to attacks on airborne, afloat and ashore targets. Because carriers operate in international waters, their aircraft do not need to secure landing rights on foreign soil. These ships also engage in sustained operations in support of other forces. The carrier is the flagship of the battle group, with the commanding rear admiral on board, making use of the advanced combat information center and communications suite.

A carrier air wing (CVW) commanded by an aviation community captain (O-6) (or colonel in case of Marine serving as CAG) who reports directly to the commander of the CSG and is known as the "Commander, Air Group" (CAG). The carrier air wing typically has up to nine squadrons commanded by a commander (O-5) (or lieutenant colonel if a Marine squadron). The CAG and CO of the carrier are equal in status under the Commander of the CSG (historically, before 1983, the CAG was a department head under the Captain of the ship, but Secretary of the Navy John Lehman created and instituted the concept of a "Super CAG" with the same seniority as the CO of the carrier).

A destroyer squadron (DESRON) commanded by a surface community captain (O-6) who reports to the CSG commander and commands the escort ships.

One to two Aegis guided missile cruisers (CG), of the Ticonderoga class—a multi-mission surface combatant, equipped with Tomahawk missiles for long-range strike capability.

Two to three guided missile destroyers (DDG), of the Arleigh Burke class—a multi-mission surface combatant, used primarily for anti-air warfare (AAW) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW), but it also carries Tomahawk missiles for long-range strike capability.

Up to two attack submarines, usually of the Los Angeles class; in a direct support role seeking out and destroying hostile surface ships and submarines. More frequently, however, the submarines will try to maximize their advantages in stealth by operating independently in support of the battle group.

A combined ammunition, oiler and supply ship (AOE/AOR), usually supply (T-AOE); provides logistic support enabling the Navy's forward presence: on station, ready to respond.

The carrier strike group (CSG) could be employed in a variety of roles, most of which would involve the gaining and maintenance of sea control:

Protection of economic and/or military shipping.
Protection of a U.S. Marine Corps amphibious force while en route to, and upon arrival in, an amphibious objective area. Establishing air superiority or supremacy in an area in combination with land-based aircraft. Establishing a naval presence in support of national interests.
Power projection.

Anyway... This is our purpose. Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

The U.S. hasn't been in a true Naval War since World War II. There was a little bit of sea battles going on in Korea and Vietnam, but those countries had very little Naval Fleet to speak of. Iraq and Afghanistan were the same thing, because they had no large Navies to speak of. Now, whenever the U.S. get's itself in a military conflict with a Blue-Water Navy (Russia, China, and India can be considered Blue Water Navies) The Navy can provide cover for ground troops to get on enemy territory. They can also provide Air strikes as you mentioned. Alot of the Navy's abilities are logistical because they can bring supplies to the troops who are engaging in a ground battle. Or they can also do as you said earlier and provide Airstrikes, or artilllery, or bombardment. The U.S. Navy in particular has the ability to perform a full scale War by itself on most nations around the world.

Answer 3

When the U.S. can sent an Aircraft Carrier from one location to another several thousand miles away and in essence bring a completely operational airfield with 70 - 80 aircraft on-board the deterrent effect is pretty impressive.
Then you have:
a. Destroyers that can escort convoys through enemy waters.
b. Submarines that can stay submerged and approach enemy shores with impressive offensive technology.
c. Sea bees, can set up deployments in any type environment.
d. Seals are the Naval Special Forces Units that can be deployed anywhere in the world on a moments notice.
e. Sub-chasers - P3 aircraft can track and pinpoint enemy submarine activity.

Why, don't you go see the Naval Recruiter and tell him Master Blaster sent you!

Answer 4

Force Projection. The navy moves Marine and Army units (yes even the Army rides on ships!), so they can be located close to where the action is. There was a well-known Army helicopter assault in Haiti which was launched from a Helicopter carrier in the Caribbean.

During the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, many many Sorties were flown from Carriers of the coast of Pakistan, and Navy assets conducted SAR/CSAR in Pakistan, Afghanistan and in the Indian Ocean. During Desert Storm, the Battleship USS Missouri fired her 16-inch guns into Kuwait city, and beyond, in support of Ground Forces.

There many other ways the Navy is vital to offensive military operations.

Answer 5

Navies have regulated and controlled trade and conduct over the oceans of the world since the Renaissance age, perhaps even before. Enacting and enforcing foreign policy of their respective governments, navies have customarily been the emissaries of a nations projection of power....

Answer 6

how do you think the army and marines get resupplied with ammo and other stuff needed to sustain them in war?? it doesn't just appear out of thin air...and yes we do air strikes and bombardment to soften things up for ground forces...by the way we have more aircraft than the usaf!

Answer 7

All the tasks mentioned above plus brake blockades and sea embargos,keep supply lines open, make convoy work(vital for supplies),security for ports,mine-sweeping operations,assume anti-submarine operations and most important,to force contested landind operations...

Answer 8

BOOM, BOOM, BOOM.

The US Navy can put ordinance on any spot on the planet. Quickly and with great accuracy.

Answer 9

Simply put they provide.......

Air Freaking POWER.

Aircraft

Missles

boom boom boom

Answer 10

NAVY SEAL???