A rare occurrence of a 5-country multinational fleet, during Operation Enduring Freedom in the Oman Sea. From the upper left to the bottom right: ITS Maestrale, FS De Grasse, USS John C. Stennis, USS Port Royal, Charles De Gaulle (R 91), HMS Ocean, FS Surcouf, USS John F. Kennedy, HNLMS Van Amstel and ITS Luigi Durand de la Penne (18th of April 2002).

A Blue water navy is a naval force which has deep ocean power projection capabilities; such a navy can operate effectively beyond their national shores. Image File history File links Fleet_5_nations. ... Image File history File links Fleet_5_nations. ... Combatants United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mujahdeen fighters of Afghanistan, other nations Taliban regime of Afghanistan Commanders General Tommy Franks Taliban military leaders Strength Casualties {{{notes}}} Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) is the military response to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States . ... Maestrale class is the most important frigate class for the Marina Militare (Italian Navy) of the late 20th century. ... The De Grasse is a F67 type large high-sea frigates of the French Marine Nationale specialised in anti-submarine warfare, though it also has anti-air and anti-surface capabilities. ... USS (CVN-74) is a nuclear-powered supercarrier in the United States Navy named for a Senator from Mississippi. ... USS Port Royal (CG-73) is a United States Navy guided missile cruiser, the last to be constructed in the 20th century, and the first cruiser to integrate women into the crew. ... The Charles De Gaulle (R91) is the only serving French aircraft carrier and is the flagship of the French Navy (Marine Nationale). ... The sixth HMS Ocean (L12) of the Royal Navy is a Landing Platform, Helicopter Cruiser, the only one in its class, built by Kvaerner Govan on the Clyde taking advantage of commercial build methods and facilities, before sailing from Barrow-in-Furness for fitting out prior to acceptance into service... FS Surcouf (F-711) is a La Fayette-class frigate of the French Navy. ... USS (CVA/CV-67) (or Big John) is a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. ... The Karel Doorman class is a class of eight multi-purpose frigates of the Royal Netherlands Navy. ... Power projection is a term used in military and political science (specifically international relations) circles, referring to the ability of a state to implement policy by means of force, or the threat thereof. ...

A brown water navy is commonly accepted as one that is based around a river/riverine system and is not able to deploy at an autonomous level in the major oceans. A green water navy is commonly accepted as one that is based around a coastal or littorals capability. Riverboat of the U.S. brownwater navy deploying napalm during the Vietnam War Brown water navy is a term in American naval jargon referring to actions in near shore and riverine environments. ...

A clear way of distinguising this power is through their ability to deploy a credible force overseas, aka a Task Force, or any other deployment. Canada's Navy for example may not have a sizeable fleet, but its ability and willingness to deploy and operate with other navies on long distance and lengthy exercises give it the distinction as a blue water navy. A task force or task group is a temporary organization formed to work on a single defined task or activity. ...

Relatively few navies of the world can be considered to be blue water navies: Navy is also:- shorthand for Navy Blue the nickname of the United States Naval Academy A navy is the branch of the armed forces of a nation that operates primarily on water. ... Categories: Geographical term stubs ...

• Australia (Royal Australian Navy)
• Canada (Canadian Forces Maritime Command)
• China (People's Liberation Army Navy)
• France (Marine Nationale)
• India (Indian Navy)
• Italy (Marina Militare)
• Japan (Maritime Self-Defense Force)
• Russia (Russian Navy)
• Spain (Armada Española)
• United Kingdom (Royal Navy)
• USA (United States Navy)