Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force – 2 destroyers and a supply ship from the JMSDF have deployed to the Indian Ocean in support of operations against the Taliban. They will have a supportive, rather than combative mission.

• BBC: Japanese warships back US troops
• Associated Press: Japanese Warships Join Terrorism War

US Navy – The USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group may be moved to the Indian Ocean, to join the USS Peleliu.

• Virginian Pilot: Norfolk amphibious ships may carry Marines to fight
  

US Navy – The USS John Stennis will deploy 3 months earlier than planned to the Indian Ocean.

• US Navy: Pentagon to send 4th carrier to Afghanistan

Overview – A summary of the war at one month.

• New York Times: A Month in a Difficult Battlefield: Assessing U.S. War Strategy

Background – Special Forces – A way to differentiate between “special forces” such as SEALs and “raiders” such as the Royal Marines.

• Jane’s: Special forces and the reality of military operations in Afghanistan