U.S. Navy strike group to move toward Korean peninsula: U.S. official

[don-o]

U.S. Navy strike group to move toward Korean peninsula: U.S. official

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-navy-korea-idUSKBN17A0V5

A U.S. Navy strike group will be moving toward the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula, a U.S. official told Reuters on Saturday, as concerns grow about North Korea's advancing weapons program.

Earlier this month North Korea tested a liquid-fueled Scud missile which only traveled a fraction of its range.

The strike group, called Carl Vinson, includes an aircraft carrier and will make its way from Singapore toward the Korean peninsula, according to the official, who was not authorized to speak to the media and requested anonymity.

"We feel the increased presence is necessary," the official said, citing North Korea's worrisome behavior.

[Idiot]

U.S. Navy strike group to move toward Korean peninsula: U.S. official

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-navy-korea-idUSKBN17A0V5

A U.S. Navy strike group will be moving toward the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula, a U.S. official told Reuters on Saturday, as concerns grow about North Korea's advancing weapons program.

Earlier this month North Korea tested a liquid-fueled Scud missile which only traveled a fraction of its range.

The strike group, called Carl Vinson, includes an aircraft carrier and will make its way from Singapore toward the Korean peninsula, according to the official, who was not authorized to speak to the media and requested anonymity.

"We feel the increased presence is necessary," the official said, citing North Korea's worrisome behavior.

Ruh roh

[don-o]

Carrier Strike Group One, (CSG-1 or CARSTRKGRU 1), is a U.S. Navy carrier strike group. USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is the strike group's current flagship, and other units current assigned to Carrier Strike Group One include Carrier Air Wing Seventeen; the Ticonderoga-class cruisers USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) and USS Lake Champlain (CG-57); and the ships of Destroyer Squadron

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_Strike_Group_1

[don-o]

CSG1 and JMSDF Conduct Bilateral Operations
http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/cds1/Pages/CSG1-and-JMSDF-Conduct-Bilateral-Operations.aspx#.WOmdf6K1scA

East China Sea (NNS) — Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) concluded an at-sea bilateral exercise in the East China Sea, March 29.

The U.S. Navy and JMSDF operated together March 26-29 to increase proficiency in basic maritime skills and improve response capabilities.

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) were accompanied by JMSDF destroyers JS Hamagiri (DD-155), JS Samidare (DD-106), JS Sazanami (DD-113), JS Umigiri (DD-158) and JS Yudachi (DD-103).

The ships conducted multiple maneuvers testing their communications interoperability and ship handling techniques. The U.S. Navy and JMSDF routinely operate together to increase proficiency in basic maritime skills and improve response capabilities.

“The U.S. and Japan have built a relationship based on a shared vision of cooperation, democracy and regional stability,” said Rear Adm. Jim Kilby, commander, Carrier Strike Group 1. “The Japan-U.S. alliance is maintained and strengthened through training exercises like these.”

While deployed, CSG-1 is operating under U.S. 3rd Fleet command and control, including beyond the international dateline which previously divided operational areas of responsibility for 3rd and 7th Fleets.

“We, JMSDF, and the USN have confirmed matured relationships through this exercise,” said Rear Adm. Kajimoto Daisuke, commander, Escort Flotilla 3 (CCF-3). “All the bilateral operations with the U.S. Third Fleet were very successful. This achievement is reflecting well with continuous Seventh Fleet activities. This should be very significant for peace and stability in the region.”

[montanajoe]

Next time Kim Jong launches a missile might be interesting to knock it out of the sky...(over international waters of course)

[Mom MD]

While it is apparent Trump does not lack a spine, I sure hope he is getting good advice.  I'm all for decisive action as long as it is in the best interest of the US and Israel.  I hope this is not amateur hour.....  Because this might provoke the fat crazy kid into more action.  We better be ready for the fallout.

[don-o]

While it is apparent Trump does not lack a spine, I sure hope he is getting good advice.  I'm all for decisive action as long as it is in the best interest of the US and Israel.  I hope this is not amateur hour.....  Because this might provoke the fat crazy kid into more action.  We better be ready for the fallout.

WWHD?

What would Hillary do?

I am pretty sure whatever it would be would make a bad situation worse. 

[don-o]

From earlier this year. Let's see if China repeats that regarding the current move of the Vinson. Silence would be very interesting.

@LonestarDream

China Denounces 'Relevant Countries' after US Carrier Deployment

Stars and Stripes | 22 Feb 2017 | by Erik Slavin

China has denounced "relevant countries" for threatening sovereignty and security in the South China Sea, following the deployment of the USS Carl Vinson carrier battle group on a routine patrol in the sea's international waters.

"China always respects the freedom of navigation and overflight that countries enjoy in the South China Sea under international law," China Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Tuesday in a press conference transcript posted to the ministry's website. "But we oppose relevant countries threatening and undermining the sovereignty and security of coastal states under the pretext of such freedom. We hope that relevant countries can do more for regional peace and stability."

[don-o]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39542990

bbc is not reporting any reaction from China.

@EC

[LonestarDream]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39542990

bbc is not reporting any reaction from China.

@EC

Not a time to be limiting our sources of information.

[don-o]

Not a time to be limiting our sources of information.

Searching as hard as I can to find any report of a reaction from China.

[NavyCanDo]

And this is what Not leading from behind looks like.

[EC]

Nothing from Aussie news on China's reaction

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-09/us-navy-strike-group-moves-toward-korean-peninsula/8429180

http://www.news.com.au/world/middle-east/us-and-russia-tensions-continue-in-the-wake-of-donald-trumps-missile-strike-on-syria/news-story/e08682113e57b87ac3110b33225cb31a

Checked them first since they're closer and more nervous about China.

Story not even mentioned by South China Morning Post. Not a sign of it.

[EC]

http://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1324203-20170409.htm

No mention of China's response (It's a Hong Kong paper) but the emphasis gives hints as to the thinking.

Interesting paragraph:

Trump has threatened unilateral action against the hermit state, a threat that appears more palpable after Thursday's strike on a Syrian airfield following an apparent chemical attack

Law of very much intended consequences in play.  ^-^

[don-o]

http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,257807.msg1286199/topicseen.html#msg1286199

Tillerson ups the ante.

[EC]

Intriguing. Thank you for the cross link.

[don-o]

Intriguing. Thank you for the cross link.

Isn't it? He's making a LOT of assertions vis a vis China.

[INVAR]

Trump, having to play from the hand that Obama has dealt him in terms of military readiness and strength - has got to be understood by the world to be one of bluffing rather than ace's high.

Especially given all the intel that Hildabeast and Obama's State Department have let out into the wilderness.

Trump might be good at putting on a poker face, but if China an Russia know what cards we actually have (like some of our military being at pre-WW-I levels) - all this military posturing at this time, might become bad ju-ju.

[geronl]

And this is what Not leading from behind looks like.

??

this is routine, we've had naval exercises and stuff happening over there all the time.

[geronl]

If we launched even an itty bitty attack (like Syria) on NK, all hell could break loose.

[XenaLee]

Sooo....what are we supposed to do here?  What is the appropriate response?

Cheer and applaud this newest (new and improved) "other" show of force? 
Show our support for actions that may turn out to be the kickoff/beginning of WWIII? 
Or... just sit passively by and pray and hope that our fears and doubts (previous and current, re: Trump) are unfounded? 

(rhetorical questions, all)

[geronl]

Sooo....what are we supposed to do here?  What is the appropriate response?

Cheer and applaud this newest (new and improved) "other" show of force? 
Show our support for actions that may turn out to be the kickoff/beginning of WWIII? 
Or... just sit passively by and pray and hope that our fears and doubts (previous and current, re: Trump) are unfounded? 

There is nothing new or improved about moving carriers around, we do it all the time.

[XenaLee]

There is nothing new or improved about moving carriers around, we do it all the time.

What part of "rhetorical" are you not bright enough to comprehend?

[don-o]

There is nothing new or improved about moving carriers around, we do it all the time.

Yeah. We operate in an area, sail away, then turn right around and go back to where we just left.

 

[Suppressed]

What part of "rhetorical" are you not bright enough to comprehend?

Methinks you don't understand what "rhetoric" is, yourself, from your reply, @XenaLee. That makes it odd for you to imply @geronl isn't bright. It's not like he answered your question--he commented on it.  Try looking in the mirror.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetorical_question