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Appendix J

Frequent Wind Forces

Summary of Forces Committed to Frequent Wind

U.S. Navy

Ships

Carriers ............................................................ 2

Amphibious ........................................................ 17

Escorts ............................................................. 14

Replenishment ...................................................... 11

Sea-based aircraft

Fighter/Attack....................................................... 125

Support............................................................ 33

ASW Helos. ........................................................ 12

U.S. Marine Corps

Sea-based ground forces (BLT plus security evacuation force). .............. .MAB

Land-based ground forces............................................. 3 BLTs

Sea-based helicopters

Troop/Passenger lift.................................................. 63

Gunship ........................................................... 8

Command and control. .............................................. 6

U.S. Air Force

Aircraft

Fighter/Attack....................................................... 193

Support............................................................ 112

Troop/Passenger lift.................................................. 69




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