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COMPTUEX/JTFEX EA/OEA Final Chapter 2available for training. Camp Pendleton has several developed areas that are isolated from each other byrelatively large areas of mostly undeveloped land used for training and maneuvers.2.1.2.5 Point Mugu Sea RangeThe PMSR parallels the California coastline for about 230 nm (426 km) and extends seaward for morethan 200 nm (370 km). It includes San Nicolas Island and range support facilities at NB Ventura County(including NAS Point Mugu and Construction Battalion Center [CBC] Port Hueneme), Laguna Peak,Santa Cruz Island, San Miguel Island, and Santa Rosa Island. PMSR is a 36,000 mi 2 (93,240 km 2 )instrumented range. For purposes of this EA/OEA, the area of analysis for PMSR is an area along thesouthern boundary of the PMSR.2.1.3 Onshore RangesMCB Camp Pendleton, China Lake Range, Fallon Range Training Complex (FRTC), Marine Corps AirGround Combat Center (MCAGCC), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, Bob Stump TrainingRange Complex (BSTRC), Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), Vandenberg Air Force Base(AFB), and National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin have been categorized as onshore ranges.COMPTUEX/JTFEX training activities that occur on onshore ranges have been previously addressed inexisting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance documents, provided in the discussionof each range.2.2 COMPTUEX AND JTFEX OVERVIEW AND TRAINING COMPONENTSCarrier Strike Groups (CSGs) and Expeditionary Strike Groups (ESGs) conduct COMPTUEX andJTFEX training events. A description of CSG and ESG components is provided below.Carrier Strike Groups — Carrier strike groups are the core of the Navy's war-fighting strength.Typically a carrier strike group normally consists of:Carrier – The carrier provides a wide range of options to the U.S. government from simplyshowing the flag to attacks on airborne, afloat and ashore targets. Because carriers operate ininternational waters, its aircraft do not need to secure landing rights on foreign soil. These shipsalso engage in sustained operations in support of other forces.Guided missile cruiser – multi-mission surface combatant. Equipped with Tomahawks for longrangestrike capability.Two guided missile destroyers – multi-mission surface combatants, used primarily for anti-airwarfare (AAW).Attack submarine – in a direct support role seeking out and destroying hostile surface ships andsubmarines.Combined ammunition, oiler, and supply ship – provides logistic support enabling the Navy'sforward presence: on station, ready to respond.The CSG could be employed in a variety of roles, all of which would involve the gaining andmaintenance of sea control:Protection of economic and/or military shipping.Protection of a Marine amphibious force while enroute to, and upon arrival in, an amphibiousobjective area.February 2007 2-6