41. The design criteria for the US Navy amphibious forces for the invasion of Japan was already underway. 42. The total strength of the amphibious force was 15, 000 men, including an armada of 90 ships. 43. Naval amphibious forces are currently based at. 44. The amphibious forces , supported by the carrier, cruised off Ceylon in case American citizens needed emergency evacuation. 45. She was assigned to critical amphibious training for troops of Amphibious Force , Southwest Pacific reporting at Sydney. 46. At this time COMINRON SEVEN was assigned the additional duty of Commander Escort Sweeper Group, Eighth Amphibious Force . 47. After the landings on Cape Torokina on 1 November, TF 39 protected the amphibious forces from enemy interference. 48. Unfortunately, the heavy emphasis on carriers and amphibious forces has been financed by reducing ground and air forces. 49. Transferred to the 7th Amphibious Force on 6 December, she supported the initial invasion during 32nd Infantry Division. 50. She served as part of Marine Amphibious Forces Desert Shield / Desert Storm August 1990 April 1991.
