Task Force 73
| Task Force 73/Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific | |
|---|---|
 Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific | |
| Active | 1992–Present (with addition of CLWP title) |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Command |
| Part of | United States Seventh Fleet |
| Garrison/HQ | Port of Singapore Authority Sembawang Terminal, Singapore |
| Nickname(s) | CLWP |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Charles Williams |
| Notable commanders | Rear Admiral (Upper Half) Nora W. Tyson |
The US Task Force 73/Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (CLWP) is a U.S.Navy task force of the United States Seventh Fleet. Task Force 73/CLWP is the U.S. 7th Fleet's provider of combat-ready logistics, maintaining and operating government-owned ships and operating government-contracted vessels to sustain combatant ships and units throughout the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Additionally, Task Force 73/CLWP is the U.S. 7th Fleet's Theater Security Cooperation agent for South and Southeast Asia, providing persistent engagement with allies and partners across the region through established exercises while forging new maritime partnerships through tailored exchanges, enhanced port visits and expanding repair capabilities at regional shipyards.[1]
History
Originally known as Commander, Naval Surface Group Western Pacific (Commander Task Force (CTF) 73/CTF 75), its mission included command readiness, administrative oversight responsibilities and control of the Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet ships assigned in Japan, Guam and the Philippines. As CTF 75, the command also maintained operational control of approximately 30 other ships operating in the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean and North Arabian Sea.[2] The command was originally based at Subic Bay in the Philippines but was transferred to Singapore with the withdrawal of US Military forces in the 1990s.[3][4] A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two nations in 1990 and discussions of the relocation were done by 1992.[5][6] Unlike overseas US military bases, there is no US "Naval Base" in Singapore but rather a military "place" (due to political reasons).[7]
CLWP is a Tenant Command under Navy Region Singapore.[8]
2011
Its recent commander, Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Ron Horton, was relieved of his post due to being "derelict in the performance of his duties".[9] Horton was the commanding officer of the USS Enterprise during the period when inappropriate videos were produced and aired between May and December 2007. He was replaced by Rear Adm. Thomas F. Carney.[10]
See also
References
- ^ "CLWP command website".
- ^ http://www.clwp.navy.mil/history.htm
- ^ http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/singapore.htm
- ^ http://www.clwp.navy.mil/Welcome%20Aboard.pdf
- ^ http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/singapore.htm
- ^ Public Papers of the Presidents, The President's News Conference With Prime Minister Goh in Singapore, Public Papers of the Presidents, 4 January 1992
- ^ http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/singapore.htm
- ^ http://www.cnic.navy.mil/Singapore/AboutUs/TenantCommands/index.htm
- ^ http://www.hawaiireporter.com/commander-logistics-group-western-pacific-removed-from-command-after-loss-of-confidence-in-his-ability-to-command/123
- ^ http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/officer/Detailing/flagofficer/FlagMgmt/Pages/MovesandAnnouncements.aspx