Expeditionary Strike Group 3

rdf:langString Expeditionary Strike Group 3

rdf:langString Expeditionary Strike Group 3

rdf:langString Operation Iraqi Freedom

rdf:langString Operation Restore Hope

rdf:langString Operation Desert Shield

rdf:langString Operation United Shield

rdf:langString As Amphibious Group 3:

rdf:langString As Expeditionary Strike Group 3:

rdf:langString Operation Continue Hope

rdf:langString ESG 3 Logo

rdf:langString United States

rdf:langString San Diego, California

rdf:langString expeditionary striking power in maritime, littoral, and inland areas in support of U.S. national interests

rdf:langString Expeditionary Strike Group 3

rdf:langString Expeditionary Strike Group 3 is an expeditionary strike group (ESG) of the U.S. Navy. Expeditionary strike groups combine the capabilities of surface action groups, submarines, and maritime patrol aircraft with those of Amphibious Ready Groups for deployment and maintaining staff proficiencies to provide fleet commanders with a highly flexible, ready fly-away unit. It is capable of projecting expeditionary striking power in the maritime, littoral, and inland environs in support of U.S. national interests. The mission of Expeditionary Strike Group 3 is to provide amphibious expertise and a deployable staff for combat and contingency operations in support of the nation's interests and maritime strategy. The staff advocate for the readiness and employment of U.S. amphibious forces across the full spectrum of military operations. As Amphibious Group 3, the organization participated in Operations Desert Shield, Restore Hope, Continue Hope and United Shield. Upon reorganization and implementation of the newly developed ESG concept on 2003, it participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom.