Other key LDP's recommendations for the new guideline include beefing up of cybersecurity, as well as the creation of amphibiousforces for island defense within the military that would have similar capabilities to the U.S. Marine Corps.
The U.S. Navy provided five carrier battle groups with one more in transit to the theater, two amphibious ready groups, and two amphibious task forces for a total of more than 70 surface combatants and submarines plus 37 Military Sealift Command ships.