2nd Carrier Group Sent to Gulf

Walking Dead · 04-30-2008, 12:07 PM

Oops!! I meant the GULF! I apologize for the error. Nevertheless, things are getting interesting. Are we in a new phase of a build-up against Iran, or is this merely to put more pressure in nuclear negotiations? I would not put it past the former.

Gates Says Second Carrier In Gulf Is a 'Reminder' to Iran

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said yesterday that the Navy has added a second aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.

Asked if the carrier move went hand in hand with rising Bush administration rhetoric against Iran, Gates said: "I don't see it as an escalation. I think it could be seen, though, as a reminder."

Gates said during a trip to Mexico City that the deployment of the second carrier to the gulf "has been planned for a long time." He declined to elaborate and provided no details about the deployment.

Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell later said the second carrier is expected to replace one scheduled to leave the gulf in two days.

washingtonpost.com - nation, world, technology and Washington area news and headlines

HistoricalDavid · 04-30-2008, 14:52 PM

Standard rotation?

snc128 · 04-30-2008, 19:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walking Dead

Oops!! I meant the GULF! I apologize for the error. Nevertheless, things are getting interesting. Are we in a new phase of a build-up against Iran, or is this merely to put more pressure in nuclear negotiations? I would not put it past the former.

Gates Says Second Carrier In Gulf Is a 'Reminder' to Iran

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said yesterday that the Navy has added a second aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.

Asked if the carrier move went hand in hand with rising Bush administration rhetoric against Iran, Gates said: "I don't see it as an escalation. I think it could be seen, though, as a reminder."

Gates said during a trip to Mexico City that the deployment of the second carrier to the gulf "has been planned for a long time." He declined to elaborate and provided no details about the deployment.

Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell later said the second carrier is expected to replace one scheduled to leave the gulf in two days.

washingtonpost.com - nation, world, technology and Washington area news and headlines

when talking about Iran, you are supposed to say Persian Gulf; when talking about Arabs the term Arabian Gulf is more appropriate since the sovereignty on the Gulf is indefinite.
of course, there is a 3rd option. the Gulf...

Walking Dead · 04-30-2008, 20:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snc128

when talking about Iran, you are supposed to say Persian Gulf; when talking about Arabs the term Arabian Gulf is more appropriate since the sovereignty on the Gulf is indefinite.
of course, there is a 3rd option. the Gulf...

I am aware of that, thank you. I call it "the Gulf," and anyone who is offended can pound sand.

Besides when someone says "the Gulf" in that context, does anyone really think they mean the Gulf of Mexico?

snc128 · 05-01-2008, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walking Dead

I am aware of that, thank you. I call it "the Gulf," and anyone who is offended can pound sand.

Besides when someone says "the Gulf" in that context, does anyone really think they mean the Gulf of Mexico?

no, hell.
actually, I was about to say they were not so much dumb not to understand whethr while one is talking about the Arabian/Persian Gulf when calling it the Gulf.
besides, calling it the Gulf you did best.

Zemco · 05-01-2008, 12:41 PM

There's been two carrier groups, each with an ARG in the Persian Gulf off and on for the last 6 years.

You can start getting a little bit nervous when a 3rd carrier group is tasked for the area. The Truman should be there with the Lincoln arriving soon.

The Washington and Nimitz are the only other two available. Maybe the Kitty Hawk. The Enterprise should be in the Med but that isn't much help.

**Officer of Engineers** · 05-01-2008, 12:45 PM

No need for a 3rd CVBG. The USAF next door in Iraq and the 2 CVBG is more than ample firepower.

04-30-2008, 12:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Walking Dead Semper Fu Master *Military Professional* Join Date: 01-11-08 Location: California Posts: 125 Country:	2nd Carrier Group Sent to Gulf Oops!! I meant the GULF! I apologize for the error. Nevertheless, things are getting interesting. Are we in a new phase of a build-up against Iran, or is this merely to put more pressure in nuclear negotiations? I would not put it past the former. Gates Says Second Carrier In Gulf Is a 'Reminder' to Iran Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said yesterday that the Navy has added a second aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf. Asked if the carrier move went hand in hand with rising Bush administration rhetoric against Iran, Gates said: "I don't see it as an escalation. I think it could be seen, though, as a reminder." Gates said during a trip to Mexico City that the deployment of the second carrier to the gulf "has been planned for a long time." He declined to elaborate and provided no details about the deployment. Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell later said the second carrier is expected to replace one scheduled to leave the gulf in two days. washingtonpost.com - nation, world, technology and Washington area news and headlines __________________ Igor Vovchanchyn: (halting for a moment) "Well, it's bad. Americans took everything over, but aren't paying much. Monopoly doesn't lead to a good stuff. It would be better if PRIDE was still alive."

04-30-2008, 14:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
HistoricalDavid Distant Deeps or Skies *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 07-19-05 Location: North London, UK Posts: 1,916 Country:	Standard rotation? __________________ HD Ready?

05-01-2008, 12:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Officer of Engineers Moderator Scotch taster Join Date: 08-06-03 Posts: 14,874 Country:	No need for a 3rd CVBG. The USAF next door in Iraq and the 2 CVBG is more than ample firepower. __________________ Chimo

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
INDIA’S DRIVE FOR A ‘BLUE WATER’ NAVY : Dr.David Scott	Adux	Naval Forces	50	04-29-2008 14:14 PM
Greece vs Turkey; possible conflict scenarios	Ironduke	The Western Alliance	263	02-16-2007 05:07 AM
Carrier killers (an article from JED online)	lurker	Naval Forces	172	12-28-2006 00:39 AM
World Naval Rankings	rickusn	Naval Forces	66	03-04-2005 01:11 AM
Future of afghanistan	raja khan	Operation Enduring Freedom	113	09-20-2004 19:23 PM

05-01-2008, 12:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zemco Banished Regular Join Date: 03-26-08 Posts: 57	There's been two carrier groups, each with an ARG in the Persian Gulf off and on for the last 6 years. You can start getting a little bit nervous when a 3rd carrier group is tasked for the area. The Truman should be there with the Lincoln arriving soon. The Washington and Nimitz are the only other two available. Maybe the Kitty Hawk. The Enterprise should be in the Med but that isn't much help.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)