| Expeditionary Strike Group 3 | |
|---|---|
 ESG 3 Logo | |
| Active | 2007–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Role | expeditionary striking power in maritime, littoral, and inland areas in support of U.S. national interests |
| Part of | Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific |
| Garrison/HQ | San Diego, California |
| Engagements | As Amphibious Group 3: Operation Desert Shield Operation Restore Hope Operation Continue Hope Operation United Shield As Expeditionary Strike Group 3: Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | RADM Randall Peck |
| Notable commanders | Brigadier General Joseph V. Medina Rear Admiral Cedric Pringle |
Expeditionary Strike Group 3 is an expeditionary strike group (ESG) of the U.S. Navy. Expeditionary strike groups combine the capabilities of surface action groups, submarines, and maritime patrol aircraft with those of Amphibious Ready Groups for deployment and maintaining staff proficiencies to provide fleet commanders with a highly flexible, ready fly-away unit.[1] It is capable of projecting expeditionary striking power in the maritime, littoral, and inland environs in support of U.S. national interests.[2]
The mission of Expeditionary Strike Group 3 is to provide amphibious expertise and a deployable staff for combat and contingency operations in support of the nation's interests and maritime strategy. The staff advocate for the readiness and employment of U.S. amphibious forces across the full spectrum of military operations.
As Amphibious Group 3, the organization participated in Operations Desert Shield, Restore Hope, Continue Hope and United Shield. Upon reorganization and implementation of the newly developed ESG concept in 2003, it participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- ^ "Warfighting Concepts and Emerging Issues: Expeditionary Strike Group/Expeditionary Strike Force" (PDF). Marine Corps Concepts and Programs 2003. Programs & Resources Department, United States Marine Corps. 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2003. Retrieved 6 May 2007.
- ^ "ESG 3 Mission". ESG 3, United States Navy. Retrieved 6 May 2007.