Osprey (MHC 51) class ships are also designed asmine hunter-killers. The MHC 51 has a 15-dayendurance and depends on a support ship or shore-basedfacilities for resupply. Ships under this class are namedafter birds.REVIEW 4 QUESTIONSQ1. 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 purposeof open ocean escort and patrol?Q7. Name the two classes of submarines.a.b.Q8. What class of ship is used to land large numbersof personnel, equipment, and supplies on enemyheld territory?Auxiliary ShipsToday’s fleet is highly mobile and can respond to anarea of conflict quickly. However, its ships cannotremain on station indefinitely. There must be a means ofresupply and repair. The auxiliary ships of today’s fleetare the lifeline to the combatant force. These ships keepthe fleet operating by furnishing vital supplies andrepair facilities. They can deliver such items as fuel,food, ammunition, and repair parts.The types of ships in the auxiliary force range fromfast combat support ships (AOEs) to rescue and salvageships (ARSs). The type of service an auxiliary providesdetermines its classification. The initial letter in eachdesignation is the letter A. The second and subsequentletter indicates the service it performs. An AE indicatesan ammunition (explosives) supply ship, while an AO isan oiler. These types of ships do not always receive thelevel of publicity a carrier or cruiser might receive, butthey fight and work just as hard in times of emergency.Certain classes of auxiliaries have the capability tofunction in many roles. An AOE is capable of supplyingnot only fuel and ammunition but can supply dry storesand refrigerated stores.8-26Student Notes:
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