Former US Navy Officer Warns of Lincoln Carrier Group’s Deteriorating Readiness
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, a former United States Navy officer has expressed grave concerns regarding the deteriorating condition of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group due to its extended deployment at sea and its role in military posturing against Iran.
Harlan Ullman, a former US Navy officer, stated that the continuous presence of the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier at sea for an extended period, coupled with military actions targeting Iran, is placing immense pressure on the vessel’s crew and adversely affecting their morale.
He elaborated that warships periodically require repairs and resupply of equipment and provisions, noting that many repair tasks cannot be effectively carried out while deployed at sea.
Ullman cautioned that prolonged missions for warships at sea gradually lead to a reduction in their readiness and operational capabilities.
Previously, The Wall Street Journal had reported that the United States is facing a more significant challenge than an arms crisis with Iran, namely the declining readiness of its navy.
According to reports, the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has spent approximately 250 days at sea, a substantial portion of which was in support of actions against Iran. Some other US aircraft carriers have had deployments exceeding 250 and even 300 days.
This situation results in the exhaustion of sailors, an increase in equipment malfunctions, and extended maintenance periods. It indicates that the US Navy is expending its military capacity at a rate faster than its ability to compensate for this wear and tear.
