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Of course, some would argue that the carrier (or LHD carrying aircraft other than troop transports) defends a task group. Things like LHDs full of troops are likely to attract hostile attention - so a few aircraft capable of air defence and being able to based multiple ASW helicopters in the same ship tends to make the force more survivable.
Just saying...
It simply doesn't fit our current CONOPS. If it is that big of a stink. We would be going as part of a coalition and a joint landing. We have ASW ASuW helicopters and have just ordered another 12. I would assume the big boys will still have carriers, if needed.