Red Alert on the Atlantic Carrier Strike: Navy's Most Demanding Military Exercise

🛳️The Harry S. Truman is a 1093-foot-long aircraft carrier, capable of accommodating 49 jet fighters.

🔥The crews undergo rigorous training to combat fires, medical emergencies, and man overboard situations.

💥The warships fire thousands of rounds of ammunition and launch dozens of rockets during the exercise.

🚁The Hessen, a German naval vessel, provides aerial reconnaissance support to the carrier group.

✈️The carrier's air wing, comprised of squadrons from different bases, collaborates on various training evolutions.

What is the purpose of the Atlantic Carrier Strike exercise?

—The purpose is to practice the tactical interplay between warships and prepare the crews for combat scenarios.

How many personnel are involved in the exercise?

—There are 7,000 sailors, soldiers, and pilots involved in the exercise.

What is the role of the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman?

—The Harry S. Truman serves as the flagship of the carrier strike group and can accommodate 49 jet fighters.

What challenges do the crews face during the exercise?

—The crews face challenges such as combat simulations, fire drills, medical emergencies, and man overboard situations.

What support does the carrier group receive from the Hessen?

—The Hessen provides aerial reconnaissance support to the carrier group.

00:01Red Alert on the Atlantic Carrier Strike: Navy's Most Demanding Military Exercise

00:13The centerpiece of the group is the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman, capable of accommodating 49 jet fighters.

01:23The crews undergo rigorous training to combat fires, medical emergencies, and man overboard situations.

01:46The warships fire thousands of rounds of ammunition and launch dozens of rockets during the exercise.

05:21The Hessen, a German naval vessel, provides aerial reconnaissance support to the carrier group.

07:54The carrier's air wing, comprised of squadrons from different bases, collaborates on various training evolutions.