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38 Cards in this Set
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What is the mission of the AE class of ships?
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Replenishment at sea of ammunition including all types of missles.
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What is the mission of the AO class of ships?
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Replenishment at sea of fuel, jet fuel and other fors of petroleum.
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What is the mission of the CG class of ships?
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Guided Missle Cruiser.
Provides protection against surface and air attacks, and provide gunfire support for land operations. |
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What is the mission of the CV class of ships?
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Non-nuclear aircraft carrier.
Designed to carry, launch, retrieve and handle combat A/C quickly and efficently. |
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What is the mission of the DD/DDG class of ships?
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Destroyer/Guided Missle Destroyer.
Can be used in any kind of naval operation. |
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What is the mission of the FFG class of ships?
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Guided missle Frigates.
Used for open ocean escort and patrol. |
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What is the mission of the LCC class of ships?
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Amphibious Command Ship.
Provides accomodations and command/communication facilities for various commanders and their staffs. |
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What is the mission of the LHA class of ships?
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Amphibious Assult Ship.
Used to embark, deploy and land a Marine battalion landing team by helo, landing craft, amphibious vehicles or any combination thereof. |
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What is the mission of the LHD class of ships?
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Amphibious Warfare Ship.
Capable to convert from an Assult ship to a ASW ship with Harrier fighters for ground support. |
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What is the mission of the LPD class of ships?
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Amphibious Transport Dock.
Primary landing ships, resembling small A/C carriers, designed to put troops on hostile shores. |
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What is the mission of the LPH class of ships?
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Amphibious Assult Ship.(Helo)
Designed to embark, transport and land 1,800 troops and their equipment via helos in conjunction with beach assults. Also assist with ASW. |
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What is the mission of the LSD class of ships?
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Dock Landing Ship.
Supports amphibious operations including landings via Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), conventional landing craft and helo's upon hostile shores. |
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What is the mission of the MCS class of ships?
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Mine Countermeasures Support Ship.
Provides command, control and support for countermeasure operations. |
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What is the name of the only MCS in naval inventory?
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USS Inchon.
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To launch craft from a LSD what must be done?
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Have the well flooded to allow the craft to move out under their own power.
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How many landing spots does a PSD have?
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One.
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The LPD has the facilities to support how many helicopters?
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Eight
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What is class of ship is among the largest amphibious ships in the world?
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LPD.
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What makes the LPD class of ship unique in regards to features?
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It contains elements of LSD's and LPH's which means it can transport troops and equipment at the same time.
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What is the mission of the AOE class of ships?
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Oiler and Ammunition Support Ships.
Carries missles, fuel, ammunition and general cargo including refrigerated cargo and supplies |
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What is the largest and most powerful auxiliary ship in the Navy?
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AOE.
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How many and what type of A/C does the AOE and the AE carry and for what purpose are they on board?
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2 H-46 Helo's for verticle replenishment and support.
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What makes the AO class of ship unique?
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It can service from both sides of the ship at the same time.
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What speeds are CG's capable of?
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Over 30 knots.
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What type of A/C do CG carry and how many?
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1 LAMPS Mk III SH-60B Helo.
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Of all the classes of aviation capable ships which one is capable of ASW, antisurface ship warfare and anti-air warfare all at once?
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GC
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What is the difference between a CV and a CVN?
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A CV uses boilers for power whereas CVN's use nuclear power.
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How many A/C Carriers are there?
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12
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How many are nuclear powered?
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9
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What 3 A/C carriers are boiler powered?
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Kennedy, Constellation and Kitty Hawk.
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What are the most modern and capable command facilities afloat?
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LCC.
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Which ship can serve as a command ship for an amphibious task force, landing force and air support commanders during amphibious operations?
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LCC.
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Which ship resembles a destroyer but is smaller, slower, carries less ammunition and has only one crew?
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FFG
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Which ship depends on its mobility and speed rather than armor for protection?
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DD/DDG
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What type and how many A/C can the DD/DDG accomodate?
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2 SH-60B
or 2 SH2G |
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Why are carriers so important?
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Because they can approach the enemy at high speeds, launch A/C, recover them and leave long before its position can be determined.
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Which ship is the center of the modern naval task force or task group?
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A/C Carriers
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What type of A/C and how many can an FFG have onboard?
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2. SH-60B Helos.
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