In response to the escalation in the Sawyer Isles region the US Navy dispatched a large portion of the 8th to partol the waters in and around the Isles, and assist the Newquay Naval Forces in joint operations.

Comprised of the USS Concord's (CV-51) carrier strike group, the USS Dahlgren's (HAL-55) amphibious assault group, Destroyer Squadron 21 (DESRON 21) lead by the destroyer leader USS Saratoga (DLGN-28), and Submarine Squadron 6 (SUBRON 6) lead by USS Albacore (SSN-704).

Breakdown of ships in the area of operations:

USS Concord CSG:
-USS Concord (CV-51)
-USS Bunker Hill (DLGN-30)
-USS Kinkaid (DDG-965)
-USS Gravely (DDG-963)
-USS Huron (FFG-1052)
-USS Cadoo (FFG-1058)
-USS Martin (FFG-1054)

USS Dahlgren AAG:
-USS Dahlgren (HAL-55)
-USS Bangor (CLG-61)
-USS Saratog (DLGN-28)
-USS Hopper (DDG-966)
-USS Table Rock (FFG-1055)
-USS Barkley (FFG-1057)

Submarine Squadron 6:
-USS Albacore (SSN-704)
-USS Blackfin (SSN-712)
-USS Silversides (SSN-700)