The AGF 11 USS Coronado command ship serves as the flagship of Commander, Third Fleet. Command ships provide communications and accommodations for fleet commanders and staff. The boats are equipped with the air and surface radars, helicopters, chaff launchers and electronic warfare.The USS Coronado is one of the seven superstructure equipped with additional functions for the command ship. The USS CORONADO (AGF 11) has undergone many changes since its redesignation of LPD to AGF. Among the most significant changes have been to their Command, Control, Communications equipment and capabilities of Intelligence (C4I). Apart from the C4I modifications the ship no longer physically resembles one of the original LPD. Her 3 "50 caliber guns have been removed, the sterngate has been sealed, and the cover and replaced by offices to support the staff.
