Formation Patterns of the U.S. Navy Fleet and the Development of Anti-Air and Anti-Missile Defense

Since World War II, the United States Navy has maintained its dominant position in the oceans, thanks in part to its powerful weapon systems and operational capabilities. However, this dominance is also closely related to the advanced formation patterns and the continuous evolution of the fleet's anti-air and anti-missile defense systems. Starting from the basic composition of naval fleets, force allocation, and fleet formations, this paper discusses common formation patterns of the U.S. Navy. By combining the latest developments in the U.S. Navy with an analysis of the composition and trends in fleet anti-air and anti-missile defense systems, it aims to provide insights for the development of naval fleet construction and anti-air and anti-missile defense technology in China.