Surge 97: Demonstrating the Firepower Potential of Aircraft Carrier
Published Date: February 1, 1998
As part of JTFEX 97-2, USS Nimitz with Commander, Carrier Group Seven and Carrier Airwing Nine completed a four day flight operation known as Surge. The Surge demonstrated the entire process required to put bombs on target in littoral warfare scenario; it incorporated all facets of strike warfare - form weapons buildup in the magazines to bombs on target. In the post-Vietnam era, no other carrier and embarked airwing have ever generated as much firepower in 98 hours. This report provides data and an assessment of the Surge, examining the preparation, personnel, maintenance and supply needed for the operation.
