Object

USS Cleveland

General Wendall names USS Cleveland among U.S. naval forces committed to the Kuhndu operation during the Situation Room briefing. Fitzwallace, Bartlet, Leo, and Captain Morita hear the update amid cheers for the 82nd Airborne's Bitanga Airport seizure. The ship bolsters the tally of assets advancing phase two, its invocation tightens the room's focus on coordinated sea-air momentum.

2 appearances

Purpose

Supports U.S. naval operations in the Kuhndu theater alongside airborne and ground forces.

Significance

Signals expanding U.S. naval involvement, framing the operation's progress for White House leaders and easing immediate crisis pressure.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S4E16 · The California 47th

Bitanga Secured — Tactical Win, Strategic Pivot

The USS Cleveland is named in the inventory of committed naval vessels, contributing to the scale and credibility of the operation as reported to White House principals.

Before: Active and listed among naval forces supporting the operation.

After: Remains part of the committed naval tasking supporting the advancing operation.

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Bitanga Secured — 101st Cleared, Operation Enters Phase Two

The USS Cleveland is enumerated by Wendall among the fleet contributing to the intervention; its mention strengthens the narrative of coordinated sea-air-ground power backing the 82nd's action.

Before: Counted among committed naval assets supporting the operation.

After: Unchanged in role — remains part of the maritime support for Phase Two actions.

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