Royal Navy and Royal Marines – The UK begins to mobilize its forces for action against Iraq. HMS Ark Royal and HMS Ocean are involved.

• Daily Telegraph: British troops head for Iraq war

US Navy – USS George Washington hands off to the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf.

• Virginian Pilot: Carrier Washington observes anniversary, ready for war
  

Background- Wargaming – James F. Dunnigan’s take on Millenium Challenge 02 – The US military hasn’t a clue on how to effectively use wargames.

• Strategy Page: Wargames for Bureaucrats