While operating together in a surface action group, the units developed and improved integrated capability and lethality. Tulsa is on a rotational deployment from San Diego, under Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, supporting CTF 76/ ESG 7 deployed from Everett, Wash., Kidd is supporting CTF 71/DESRON 15 and EODMU 5/CTG 75.1 is forward deployed in Guam with CTF 75/NEF. 7th Fleet's continued support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.” The demonstrated adaptability of these deployed forces are clear indications of U.S. “Combining the capabilities of these teams into one networked node demonstrates our commitment to regional stability across the entire theater. Chris Engdahl, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7/Task Force (CTF) 76. “The tactical value of a SAG, comprised of LCS and DDG, operating in a distributed manner cannot be overstated,” said Rear Adm.
FLEET COMMAND BATTLE GROUP FULL
The SAG formation marks the first time a deployed LCS and DDG have joined to form a surface task group, supplemented by navy expeditionary forces (NEF), expanding capabilities that enable the fleet commander to execute a full spectrum of maritime and theater littoral warfare operations, on, above and below the water. 7th Fleet task forces, Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100), and a detachment from Commander, Task Group (CTG) 75.1/Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 joined together to form a Surface Action Group (SAG) while underway in the South China Sea.
SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 29, 2021) – Comprised of ships and personnel from three U.S.
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