The Carlston
Naval Military Operations and Carrier Air-Wing ProjectionDescription
The Carlston is a deployed aircraft carrier referenced as an active naval asset hosting F-14 squadrons and forming part of a broader carrier deployment. It functions as a shipboard launch platform for carrier-based air operations, integrates into carrier battle group command structures, responds to executive-directed crisis orders, and provides rapid tactical air support and strategic presence during time-sensitive operations and battle damage assessment cycles.