An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
Official websites use .mil
A
.mil
website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
Secure .mil websites use HTTPS
A
lock (
lock
)
or
https://
means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Skip to main content (Press Enter).
HOME
LEADERSHIP
Commander
Deputy Commander
Chief of Staff
Senior Enlisted Leader
Leadership
ABOUT USINDOPACOM
History
USINDOPACOM Area of Responsibility map
Organization Chart
USINDOPACOM Previous Commanders
Counter-Lawfare: Tactical Aids & Legal Vigilance Products
Indo-Pacific Health Security Alliance - IPhsa
Women, Peace and Security
About USINDOPACOM
MEDIA
NEWS
Press Releases and Readouts
Photos
Speeches / Testimony
Freedom of Information Act
FOIA - Reading Room
Submit FOIA Request
Request Status
FOIA FAQS
Media
RESOURCES
Travel Requirements
Useful Theater Information
ATFP FAQs
Quality of Life
Useful Links
Newcomers
Wellness Resources
Resources
CONTACT
Directory
Media Inquiries
Industry Engagements
Contact
JTF-MICRONESIA
JTF-Micronesia Contact
JTF-Micronesia Leadership
JTF-Micronesia - news
JTF-Micronesia
JTF - RED HILL
Search
Home
JTF-Micronesia
JTF-Micronesia - news
Home
JTF-Micronesia
JTF-Micronesia - news
HOME
LEADERSHIP
Commander
Deputy Commander
Chief of Staff
Senior Enlisted Leader
ABOUT USINDOPACOM
History
USINDOPACOM Area of Responsibility map
Organization Chart
USINDOPACOM Previous Commanders
Counter-Lawfare: Tactical Aids & Legal Vigilance Products
Indo-Pacific Health Security Alliance - IPhsa
Women, Peace and Security
MEDIA
NEWS
Press Releases and Readouts
Photos
Speeches / Testimony
Freedom of Information Act
FOIA - Reading Room
Submit FOIA Request
Request Status
FOIA FAQS
RESOURCES
Travel Requirements
Useful Theater Information
ATFP FAQs
Quality of Life
Useful Links
Newcomers
Wellness Resources
CONTACT
Directory
Media Inquiries
Industry Engagements
JTF-MICRONESIA
JTF-Micronesia Contact
JTF-Micronesia Leadership
JTF-Micronesia - news
JTF - RED HILL
250604-N-ML137-1035
250604-N-ML137-1057
506th EARS Refuel A-10s across the Pacific
250529-N-JC256-1049
250529-N-JC256-1070
250529-N-ML137-2085
250516-G-QB242-4387
250516-G-QB242-6490
250517-G-QB242-8541
250516-G-G0020-3757
250509-Z-RJ317-1052
250515-N-ML137-1107
250515-N-ML137-1022
250515-N-ML137-1003
250327-G-G0020-9887
250326-G-G0020-1330
250327-G-G0020-6153
250330-G-G0020-7385
250330-G-G0020-1727
250325-G-G0020-2772
USCGC Oliver Henry returns to Guam after successful transit post drydock
250326-G-G0020-9921
250327-A-BA691-2015
250327-A-BA691-2006
250328-A-BA691-2011
250327-A-BA691-3004
241203-G-G0020-8958
241204-G-MD301-6553
241204-G-MD301-5837
241211-Z-RJ317-1001
241210-D-D0500-1004
241210-D-D0500-1008
241210-D-D0500-1006
241210-D-D0500-1002
Flight Experiment Mission-02 (FEM-02)
Home
Leadership
Contact Us
Joint Task Force-Micronesia Public Affairs
Email:
JTFMPAO@fe.navy.mil
Phone: (671) 349-3209
JTF - Micronesia News
Boxer Amphibious Ready Group Completes CERTEX
21 December 2015
From Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Eckelbecker
Download
PACIFIC OCEAN --
The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) successfully completed a two-week Certification Exercise (CERTEX), Dec. 16, off the coast of southern California.
CERTEX is the final integrated-training event for the Boxer ARG and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).
"The Boxer ARG/13th MEU team did a fantastic job during CERTEX," said Capt. Keith Moore, commander, Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 1. "We trained for a wide variety of scenarios that cover the full gamut of amphibious operations. I believe that the experience we gained from fighting the scenarios have made us a more capable combat force, ready for the challenges we will face in the 5th and 7th Fleets."
CERTEX is a comprehensive, complex training evolution that combines the Navy and Marine Corps maritime and ship-to-shore capabilities.
"CERTEX was a great opportunity to learn and refine our methods during training, preparing us for potential real-world events," said Capt. Mike S. Ruth, commanding officer, USS Boxer (LHD 4). "It allowed our Navy and Marine Corps team to maintain a high state of readiness, and really shows how important each Sailor and Marine is to Boxer ARG's mission. I'm proud of the team and the training we accomplished."
With an ever-increasing focus on joint operations, the scenario allowed the different services the opportunity to train in a joint maritime operation.
"I don't really use the words 'blue/green team,'" said Marine Corps Col. Anthony M. Henderson, commanding officer, 13th MEU. "I call us a team. We're one force. I try every day not to see it as this side and that side that come together at a specific moment in time or a specific event. I see us as one force."
The ARG was evaluated on many different scenarios, testing their ability to operate in several mission-critical areas, including maritime boarding, combat flight operations, and civilian evacuation drills.
The ARG/MEU team completed the first phase known as Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON)-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) in late-September, which gave the Blue/Green team their first opportunity to train together during staff-planning exercises and an amphibious-landing exercise. The second phase - Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) - was completed in mid-October, and allowed the Navy/Marine Corps team the opportunity to more fully integrate and cohesively conduct a variety of sea-based operations.
The Boxer ARG is commanded by Commander, Amphibious Squadron 1 and consists of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and more than 2,600 Marines from the 13th MEU.
Additional Navy units assigned to and embarked aboard the Boxer ARG/MEU include Tactical Air Control Squadron (TACRON) 11, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, and Naval Beach Group (NBG) 1 comprised of Assault Craft Units (ACU) 5 and 1, and Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1. The 13th MEU is comprised of Marine forces from Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion 1st Marines (BLT 2/1), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), and Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 15.
For more news from USS Boxer (LHD 4), visit
http://www.navy.mil/local/lhd4/
Tweets by @INDOPACOM
Guidance-Card-Icon
Dept-Exclusive-Card-Icon