Task Force 73
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Task Force 73/Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (CTF 73/CLWP) is a U.S. Navy task force of the United States Seventh Fleet that is based in Singapore. CTF 73/CLWP is the U.S. 7th Fleet's provider of combat-ready logistics, maintaining and operating government-owned ships and operating government-contracted vessels to sustain combatant ships and units throughout the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. CTF 73/CLWP also acts as the Navy Region commander for naval activities in Singapore, with its only subordinate command being the U.S. Navy Region Center Singapore.[1]
Task Force 73 Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific Singapore Area Commander | |
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Active | 1945–present 1992–present (with addition of CLWP title) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Command |
Role | Support of all Naval Forces in Singapore |
Part of | United States Seventh Fleet (itself a part of the United States Pacific Fleet) Naval Installations Command |
Garrison/HQ | Port of Singapore Authority Sembawang Terminal, Singapore |
Nickname(s) | CLWP |
Commanders | |
Current commander | RDML Philip Sobeck |
Notable commanders | Rear Admiral (Upper Half) Nora W. Tyson |
CTF 73/CLWP is the U.S. 7th Fleet's Theater Security Cooperation agent for South and Southeast Asia, providing persistent engagement with allies and partners across the region through established exercises while forging new maritime partnerships through tailored exchanges, enhanced port visits and expanding repair capabilities at regional shipyards.[2] CTF 73 is headquartered at the Port of Singapore Authority Sembawang Terminal, Singapore, and is commanded by Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Joey Tynch.