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REPLENISHMENT-AT-SEA SHIPS

Basic Military Requirements (BMR) Revised Edition
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Osprey (MHC 51) class ships are also designed as mine hunter-killers. The MHC 51 has a 15-day endurance and depends on a support ship or shore-based facilities for resupply. Ships under this class are named after birds. REVIEW 4 QUESTIONS Q1.   List the four categories of ships. a. b. c. d. Q2.   List the six classes of warships. a. b. c. d. e. f. Q3.   What are battleships names after? Q4.   Name the two basic classes of cruisers. a. b. Q5.   For protection, the destroyer depends on their _____________ and _____________. Q6.   What class of ship was developed for the purpose of open ocean escort and patrol? Q7.   Name the two classes of submarines. a. b. Q8.   What class of ship is used to land large numbers of personnel, equipment, and supplies on enemy held territory? Auxiliary Ships Today’s fleet is highly mobile and can respond to an area  of  conflict  quickly.  However,  its  ships  cannot remain on station indefinitely. There must be a means of resupply and repair. The auxiliary ships of today’s fleet are the lifeline to the combatant force. These ships keep the  fleet  operating  by  furnishing  vital  supplies  and repair  facilities.  They  can  deliver  such  items  as  fuel, food, ammunition, and repair parts. The types of ships in the auxiliary force range from fast combat support ships (AOEs) to rescue and salvage ships (ARSs). The type of service an auxiliary provides determines  its  classification.  The  initial  letter  in  each designation is the letter A. The second and subsequent letter indicates the service it performs. An AE indicates an ammunition (explosives) supply ship, while an AO is an oiler. These types of ships do not always receive the level of publicity a carrier or cruiser might receive, but they fight and work just as hard in times of emergency. Certain  classes  of  auxiliaries  have  the  capability  to function in many roles. An AOE is capable of supplying not only fuel and ammunition but can supply dry stores and refrigerated stores. 8-26 Student Notes:







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