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Figure 8-33.USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) off-loads ammunition onto ammunition ship USS Mount Hood (AE 29)
Figure 8-35.AOE conducting an evolution

Basic Military Requirements (BMR) Revised Edition
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Fast Combat Support Ships.—The fast combat support ship (AOE) is the largest and most powerful auxiliary ship in the Navy. Unlike other replenishment ships, the AOE is designed to operate as an integral force rather than as a unit of an underway replenishment group. The AOE (fig. 8-36) is a multiple-product ship (missiles, fuel, ammunition, and general cargo) that has a cargo-fuel capacity greater than that of our largest fleet oilers plus a hold capacity equal to the largest ammunition ship. In addition, the ship carries a large load of both general supplies, materials, and refrigerated cargo. Other  than  speed  and  capacity,  this  ship  has  two major areas of improvement over other replenishment vessels—material  handling  and  replenishment  at  sea. Materials, other than missiles and special weapons, are moved vertically by elevators or conveyors. Horizontal movement  of  general  cargo  and  ammunition  is mechanized through the use of pallet transporters and forklift  trucks.  Cargo  helicopters  are  available  to 8-29 Figure 8-34.—An AE highlines a missile to a guided-missile ship during replenishment at sea. Student Notes:







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