Having three different titles, Commander, Amphibious Force U.S. SEVENTH Fleet/Expeditionary Strike Group Seven/Task Force 76 is responsible for conducting expeditionary warfare operations to support a full range of theater contingencies, ranging from humanitarian and disaster relief operations, to full combat operations.

CTF 76 is the Commander, U.S. SEVENTH Fleet's primary Navy advisor on amphibious matters in the Seventh Fleet Area of Operations (AOR), and conducts a number of bi- and multi-lateral exercises each year in support of Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet's Cooperative Engagement Strategy.

No matter the size of the conflict, no matter what the escalation of the international situation, the expeditionary warfare capabilities of CTF 76 provides a complete spectrum of a multi-purpose force - a range of options from which the action can be tailored to any situation.

CTF 76 assets operate "forward . . . from the sea" to deter aggression by its presence, but always remain ready to immediately project a force that can quickly and decisively neutralize any adversary.

CTF 76's mission is immense, complex, challenging, and occasionally dangerous. The ultimate objective is to help maintain peace and stability and protect our vital interests in the Pacific. In that venture, a flexible and powerful U.S. Navy force serves permanently forward deployed, ready to meet any challenge or tasking from our leaders.