Ships designed for that purpose do most of thereplenishment, but major combatant ships are capableof refueling smaller ships. Even the smallest ships can,and do, transfer light freight, mail, and personnel bymeans of highlines.In addition to the standard replenishmentcapabilities, all recently constructed, as well as many ofthe older auxiliary, ships have helicopter platforms forthe transfer of munitions, personnel, cargo, and storesby vertical replenishment. Vertical replenishment8-27Figure 8-32.—Replenishment at sea enables the fleet to remain at sea and make successive strikes without returning to base forfuel, ammunition, and supplies.Student Notes:
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