This included one aircraft carrier, ten cruisers and five of six amphibious ships.

Marines, if not already engaged in landing exercises, were loaded on amphibious ships and ordered to sea.

He later served in amphibious ships at sea for five years.

It includes anything conducted by surface ships, amphibious ships, submarines, and seaborne aviation, as well as ancillary support, communications, training, and other fields; recent developments have included space-related operations.