Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which provides cover for the ATF and combat support to operations ashore. Ships of the ATF are capable of embarking and supporting other forces when the mission requires, including the United States Army, Special Operations Forces (SOF), or other joint and combined forces. See also Fleet Marine Force Expeditionary strike group Carrier battle group Amphibious warfare ship References External links United States Navy Office of Information USN Amphibious Ships Amphibious units and formations of the United States Navy