Originally Posted by
EDLB
My take, the complete carrier group ships are needed to protect the CVN from different threats. They can despatch flying material for convoy protection but have not enough excess ships available for a convoy protection. Even with several additional navy ships from other nations this will be a risky passage.
And who pays out the damage claims from the insurers?
My take, the US is attempting to diversify the risk to resolve a mess they instigated.
I wouldn’t envy any sailor whose ordered into that shooting gallery.