mechanized through the use of pallet transporters andforklift trucks. Cargo helicopters are available toreplenish outlying units of the force with dry cargo andammunition.The missile and special weapons-handling systemis separate from the cargo-handling system. Thisarrangement permits a continuous flow of missiles fromthe cargo holds to the missile-transfer system, port orstarboard.The fuel hoses on the AOE are designed to permit anav e r a g e s h i p s e p a r a t i o n o f 2 0 0 f e e t d u r i n greplenishment instead of the normal 100 feet. Thegreater distance reduces the possibility of collision andmakes increased replenishment speeds feasible. Thereare nine replenishment stations to port and six tostarboard.FLEET SUPPORT SHIPS.—While certain typesof naval auxiliary ships are designed and equippedspecifically for towing, for salvage, or for rescueoperations, most of these types may, in an emergencyand to a limited extent, perform all these operations.Among ships as versatile and as adaptable as the8-29Figure 8-34.—An AE highlines a missile to a guided-missile ship during replenishment at sea.Student Notes:
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