One of the most important aspects of naval warfare isthe ability to provide supply and support operations. Withthe Navy’s wide range of underway replenishment andsupply ships, we can keep U.S. Navy battle groups underway in crisis areas for long periods of time. The mostrecent example of this ability is the Persian Gulf War.Today’s Navy consists of a new generation of cruisers,destroyers, fighter and strike aircraft, high-speedamphibious assault ships, mine countermeasuresships, replenishment ships, submarines, and weaponssystems. With these craft, vessels, and weaponssystems, our nation employs the most modern andcapable naval force in existence.REVIEW 1 ANSWERSA1. Ship’s parts are labeled as shown.8-45Student Notes:
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