Royal Navy – When it deploys to the Gulf, HMS Ark Royal will be outfitted as a commando carrier and will be carrying a Royal Marine Commando, along with HMS Ocean.

• The Times: Britain prepares armoured force

US Navy – Patroling with the Maritime Interdiction Force off of Iraq.

• Agence France Press: US Navy’s daily patrols put the squeeze on Iraq

US Navy – The pros and cons of sea-based command ships.

• Sea Power: High Hurdles and Purple-Suit Questions