A2. The following spaces of a ship are shown.
REVIEW 3 ANSWERS
A1. The size of a ship is usually given as
displacement in long tons.
A2. A ship’s armor is the protective armor along
the sides of the ship, on the deck, and on some
gun mounts and turrets.
A3. The term used to indicate the speed of a ship is
the knot, which is 1 nautical mile per hour or
about 1 1/8 statute miles per hour.
REVIEW 4 ANSWERS
A1. The four categories of ships are—
a. Auxiliary ships
b. Combatant craft
c. Combatant ships
d. Support craft
A2. The categories of warships include—
a. Aircraft carriers
b. Battleships
c. Cruisers
d. Destroyers
e. Frigates
f. Submarines
A3. The battleships are named after states.
A4. The two basic classes of cruisers are—
a. Guided-missile cruisers (CG)
b. Guided-missile cruisers nuclear (CGN)
A5. For protection, the destroyer depends on its
speed and mobility.
A6. The class of ship developed for the purpose of
open ocean escort and patrol was the frigates.
A7. The two classes of submarines are the—
a. Attack submarine, and the
b. Ballistic missile submarine
A8. The class of ship used to land large numbers of
personnel, equipment, and supplies on enemy
held territory is the amphibious war ship.
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