On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 22:42:03 -0500, Bob Urz
wrote:

Given a WWIII scenario. Your out in a hot area with a carrier battle
group. ICBM's are detected and an nuclear exchange is in progress.
(not in your immediate area) What would be the immediate tactics a group
would do?

That depends on when this scenario takes place. During the Cold War,
carriers were part of SIOP, so the A-6Es would be loaded with nuclear
weapons and sent off to bomb somebody.

Today, carriers have no such role or weapons. All actions would be
defensive in nature.

What tactics and weapons would then be used against any possible enemies
either in the air, water, or underwater?

The same tactics and weapons that would always be used, but with more
liberal rules of engagement.

Do U.S. fast attack subs
normally cruise with a carrier battle group?

Currently, yes.

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