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M A G A Z I N E O F T H E U . S . N A V Y J A N U A R Y 2 0 0 5
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Order of precedence Pull Out –pg.23
[On the Front Cover]Photo by PH1 Shane T. McCoy
[Next Month]
All Hands boards USS Halyburton(FFG 40) while her crew performscounter-drug ops.
10 ShipsFrom initiating the firstoffensive strikes in the littoral to defending thestrike group, Navy hazegray platforms are battle-tested and at theready on the front lines.
18 Military Sealift Command Ships
Pre-positioned andforward deployed, theselifeline vessels supplyeverything from ammo to gas and Humvees todocks.
20 Special WarfareSpecial warfare Sailors, theunseen warriors, continueto contribute to the Navy’sglobal mission.
22 Monthly Basic Pay Table
Check out our pay chartand see what this year’spay raise means to you.
23 Special Pull-out:Order of Precedenceand Armed ForcesRanks
Look no further. Thesecharts explain it all in aspecial pullout section—from seaman to admiraland everything in between.
27 Reserve MapOne key to the Navy’ssuccess is the coordinatedefforts between Reserveand active-duty forces.
28 SubmarinesThe “silent service”is everywhere.
31 Aircraft CarriersThese floating power-houses are sovereign U.S.territory, ready to executewar and diplomacy withawesome force.
32 AircraftWhether aboard one of the Navy’s carriers or at a shore facility,U.S. Navy aircraft remain the best in the world.
39 SeabeesThe Seabees “can do” spiritis found around the world.Check out how they areorganized.
40 WeaponsThe Navy has a wide variety of modernweapons and weapon systems. Today’s Sailors are using cutting-edgetechnology to put ordnance on target.
46 EducationThe Revolution in Trainingcontinues to align Sailor’straining and educationneeds with the fleetthrough “Sea Warrior”.
48 MCPON ReadingList
If you have some sparetime, the MCPON has abook for you. The books on the MCPON’s NavalHeritage/Core ValuesReading Guide can providehours of entertainment,education and professionaldevelopment.
2 BasesTake a look and see whereyour next assignment couldbe or where the nearestbase is located – from coast to coast and aroundthe world.
4 Unified CommandsThe Navy operates 24/7around the globe.
6 Warfare Pins & Badges
Today’s Sailors are morequalified and specializedthan ever before. This chartwill help you identify theirspecialty.
8 Enlisted RatingsEver wonder what a partic-ular Sailor does for a living?There’s a story to be foundon every Sailor’s sleeve.
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UNITED STATES
CaliforniaNaval Air Weapons Station (NAWS)
China LakeNaval Base (NB) CoronadoNaval Air Facility (NAF) El CentroNaval Air Station (NAS) LemooreNB Point Loma (San Diego)NB Ventura CountyNaval Postgraduate School, MontereyNaval Station (NS) San DiegoNaval Weapons Station (NWS)
Seal BeachNaval Support Activity (NSA) Corona
ConnecticutNaval Submarine Base (SUBASE)
New London
District of ColumbiaWashington Navy Yard
FloridaNAS JacksonvilleNAS Key WestNS MayportNSA Panama CityNAS PensacolaNAS Whiting FieldNSA Orlando
GeorgiaNAS AtlantaSUBASE Kings BayNSA Athens
HawaiiNS Barking SandsNaval Computer and
Telecommunications Area MasterStation, Eastern Pacific, Wahiawa
NS Pearl HarborPacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai
IllinoisNS Great Lakes
IndianaNSA Crane
LouisianaNAS Joint Reserve Base New Orleans NAS New Orleans
MaineNAS Brunswick
MarylandNS AnnapolisU.S. Naval Academy, AnnapolisNSA Indian HeadNSA CarderockNaval Support Facility (NSF) ThurmontNAS Patuxent RiverNAF Washington
MississppiConstruction Battalion Center (CBC)
GulfportNAS MeridianNS Pascagoula
NevadaNAS Fallon
New HampshirePortsmouth Naval Shipyard,
Kittery, Maine
New JerseyNaval Weapons Station (NAVWPNSTA)
EarleNaval Air Engineering Station (NAES)
Lakehurst
New YorkNaval Support Unit (NSU)
Saratoga Springs
PennsylvaniaNAS Joint Reserve Base Willow GroveNSA MechanicsburgNSWC Philadelphia
Rhode IslandNS Newport
South CarolinaNAVWPNSTA Charleston
TennesseeNSA Mid-South, Millington
TexasNAS Corpus ChristiNAS Joint Reserve Base, Ft. WorthNS InglesideNAS Kingsville
VirginiaNaval Amphibious Base (NAB)
Little CreekNSA DahlgrenNS NorfolkNorfolk Naval Shipyard, PortsmouthNSA NorfolkNAS Oceana, Virginia BeachNAVWPNSTA YorktownNSA Wallops Island
Washington StateNB KitsapNS EverettNAS Whidbey IslandPuget Sound Naval ShipyardNaval Undersea Warfare Center
(NUWC) KeyportNaval Magazine Indian Head Island
West VirginiaNSGA Sugar Grove
WORLDWIDE
BahamasNUWC Bahamas (Andros Island)
BahrainNSA Manama
CubaNS Guantanamo Bay
Diego GarciaNSF British Indian Ocean
Territories (BIOT)
GreeceNSA Souda Bay, Crete
Guam/MarianasCommander, Naval Forces Marianas
IcelandNAS Keflavik
ItalyNAS SigonellaNSA GaetaNSA La MaddalenaNSA Naples
JapanCommander Fleet Activities (CFA)
SaseboNAF AtsugiCFA YokosukaNFA MisawaCFA Okinawa
SingaporeNaval Regional Contracting Center,
Singapore
South KoreaCFA Chinhae
SpainNS Rota
United KingdomJoint Military Facility, St. Mawgan Naval Activities (NA) LondonNAF Mildenhall
Source: Commander, Navy Installations
Bases Worldwide
¶ Naval Station Norfolk
Ä USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) and USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) are mooredwith a U.S. submarine at the YokosukaNaval Base.
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NAVAL COMPONENT COMMANDSAND NUMBERED FLEETS
The map depicts the Unified Commandshaving geographic areas of responsibility.The Navy supports those regional UnifiedCommands with component and numberedfleets.
U.S. NORTHERN COMMAND(USNORTHCOM)
U.S. Fleet Forces CommandHeadquarters: NorfolkMission: Commander, U.S. Fleet ForcesCommand (CFFC) organizes, mans, trainsand equips naval forces for assignment tocombatant commanders; and to articulatefleet war-fighting and readiness requirementsto the Chief of Naval Operations. CFFC isresponsible for the overall coordination,establishment and implementation ofintegrated requirements and policies formanning, equipping and training Atlanticand Pacific Fleet units during the inter-deployment training cycle. In addition tocommanding the former U.S. Atlantic Fleet,CFFC serves as Naval Component Com-mander for U.S. Joint Forces Command,U.S. Strategic Command and U.S.Northern Command.
U.S. 2nd Fleet/NATO Striking Fleet AtlanticHeadquarters: NorfolkMission: Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet isresponsible for U.S. Navy operations anddefense of U.S. interests in the North AtlanticOcean, and is also responsible for thetraining/certification of East Coast CarrierStrike Groups and Expeditionary StrikeGroups. Commander, Striking Fleet Atlanticcommands a multinational-force whoseprimary mission is to lead a combinedjoint task force. It is the only NATO-afloatheadquarters capable of conducting complexmilitary and peace support operations.
Area of Operations (AO): The North Atlantic OceanFlagship: Rotational
U.S. PACIFIC COMMAND (USPACOM)
U.S. Pacific FleetHeadquarters: Pearl HarborMission: Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet(COMPACFLT), operates in support of theUSPACOM Theater Security Strategy, andprovides interoperable, trained and combat-ready naval forces to Commander, USPACOMand other U.S. combatant commanders, asrequired. In addition to these traditionalTitle X responsibilities, COMPACFLT has anincreasing operational role as Commander,Joint Task Force 519. This mission requiresCOMPACFLT to not only maintain thetraining and readiness of the Joint TaskForce headquarters staff, but also commandthe joint force during times of conflict,crisis or war.
U.S. 3rd FleetHeadquarters: San DiegoMission: Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet isresponsible for U.S. Navy operations anddefense of U.S. interests in the PacificOcean from the North Pole to the SouthPole and from the continental West Coastto the international timeline. The U.S. 3rdFleet is responsible for the training/certifi-cation of West Coast Carrier Strike Groupsand Expeditionary Strike Groups.AO: The Pacific Ocean from CONUS WestCoast to the International Date Line.
U.S. 7th FleetHeadquarters: Yokosuka, JapanMission: Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet’sresponsibility is to defend and protect theterritory, citizens, commerce, sea lanes,allies and other vital interests of the UnitedStates; deter aggression with capable, flexibleand mobile U.S. naval forces, cooperatingclosely with other U.S. military services andthe forces of allied and friendly nations; ifdeterrence fails, conduct prompt and
sustained combat operations to terminatehostilities on terms favorable to the UnitedStates and allies. Commander, U.S. 7th Fleetwears three hats: as operational commanderfor all naval forces in the region; as a JointTask Force commander in the event ofnatural disaster or joint military operation;and as the Combined Naval ComponentCommander for the defense of the Koreanpeninsula; in the event of hostilities, allfriendly naval forces in the theater wouldfall under 7th Fleet control.AOR: Fifty-two million square miles of thePacific and Indian Oceans, from the international date line to the east coast ofAfrica, and from the Kuril Islands in thenorth to the Antarctic in the south.Flagship: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)
U.S. SOUTHERN COMMAND(USSOUTHCOM)
U.S. Naval Forces Southern CommandHeadquarters: Mayport, Fla.Mission: As the naval component to U.S.
Southern Command, Commander, U.S.Naval Forces Southern (COMUSNAVSO)Command commands U.S. naval forcesand interacts with partner nations to shapethe environment within SOUTHCOM’sarea of responsibility by developing andexecuting security cooperation initiativesand conducting counter-drug operations topromote democracy, stability and collectiveapproaches to regional security. Whenrequired, COMUSNAVSO responds to crisisto maintain regional stability and protectU.S. national interests, and prepares tomeet future hemispheric challenges.AOR: Nearly 16 million square nauticalmiles of ocean in the Caribbean, EasternPacific and Southern Atlantic, in additionto 30 nations, and 12 dependenciestotaling 1/6 of the world’s landmass.
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)
U.S. Naval Forces CentralCommand/U.S. 5th FleetHeadquarters: Manama, Bahrain
Mission: To protect American lives abroad,promote national interests, maintainfreedom of the seas, support the global waron terrorism, respond to contingencies andmaintain security cooperation with alliesand coalition partners.AOR: Approximately 7.5 million square-mileregion comprising 27 countries within centralAsia, the Middle East, and eastern Africa,and six major bodies of water including theRed Sea, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf, Gulf ofOman, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.
U.S. EUROPEAN COMMAND (USEUCOM)
U.S. Naval Forces European Command(COMUSNAVEUR)/U.S. 6th FleetHeadquarters: With its headquarters inLondon, COMUSNAVEUR directs all itsnaval operations through Commander,U.S. 6th Fleet based in Naples, ItalyMission: To be persuasive in peace, decisivein war and preeminent in any conflict. Toachieve this we conduct joint and combinedoperations in support of unified and alliedcommanders. We operate, exercise andsustain combat-ready maritime forces todefeat those enemies who would do harmto our nation or its allies. We conduct theaternaval security cooperation to promotecoalition building and foster regional security in support of U.S. national interests.AOR: The area of responsibility of the 6thFleet covers more than 21 million squaremiles and includes 91 countries and territories. This territory extends from theCape of Norway, through the waters of theBaltic and Mediterranean Seas, most ofEurope, parts of the Middle East to theCape of Good Hope in South Africa.Flagship: USS La Salle (AGF 3)*
*USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is sched-uled to replace USS La Salle in February2005.
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Aircrew Marine Combat Aircrew
Special Warfare(SEAL)
Special Operations Special Warfare Combatant-Craft
Crewman
Surface Warfare Officer
EnlistedSurface Warfare
Specialist
Surface Warfare Nurse Corps
Surface Warfare Medical Corps
Surface Warfare Dental Corps
Surface Warfare Medical Service
Corps
Surface SupplyCorps
Submarine (officer)
Submarine (enlisted)
Submarine Medical
Submarine Engineering Duty
Submarine Supply Corps
Submarine Combat Patrol
SSBN Deterrent Patrol SSBN Deterrent Patrol (20 patrols)
Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist
(officer)
Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist
(enlisted)
Naval Parachutist Basic Parachutist Naval ReserveMerchant Marine
Integrated UnderseaSurveillance System
(officer)
Integrated UnderseaSurveillance System
(enlisted)
Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Warfare
Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Warfare
Basic ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal
Warfare
Fleet Marine Force(FMF) Enlisted Warfare
Specialist
Diving (officer)
Diving MedicalOfficer
Master Diver Diver (medical
technician)
First Class Diver
Second Class Diver
Scuba Diver
DeepSubmergence
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DeepSubmergence
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Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer
Force Master Chief Petty Officer
CommandMaster Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Navy Police(officer)
U.S. Navy Police (enlisted)
U.S. Navy Security U.S. Navy Corrections U.S. Navy Guard U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms
Astronaut Naval Astronaut (NFO) Naval Aviator Naval Aviation Observerand Flight Meteorologist
Flight Surgeon
Flight Nurse Naval Flight Officer(NFO)
Aviation ExperimentalPsychologist and
Aviation Physiologist
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
Naval Aviation Supply Corps
Source: U.S. Navy Uniform Regulation; Navy Uniform Board
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LILithographer
LNLegalman
MAMaster-at-Arms
MMMachinist’s Mate
MNMineman
MTMissile Technician
MUMusician
NCNavy Counselor
OSOperations Specialist
PCPostal Clerk
PHPhotographer’s Mate
PN Personnelman
PRAircrew SurvivalEquipmentman
RPReligious Program Specialist
SHShip’s Serviceman
SKStorekeeper
SWSteelworker
TMTorpedoman’s Mate
STSonar Technician
STG – SurfaceSTS – Submarine
UTUtilitiesman
YNYeoman
JOJournalist
ITInformation Systems
Technician
ICInterior Communications
Electrician
ISIntelligence Specialist
HTHull Maintenance
Technician
QMQuartermaster
MRMachinery Repairman
FNFireman
SNSeaman
AMAviation Structural Mechanic
AME – Equipment
AOAviation Ordnanceman
ASAviation Support Equipment
Technician
ATAviation Electronics
Technician
ABAviation Boatswain’s Mate
ABE – EquipmentABF – Fuel
ABH – Handling
ADAviation Machinist’s Mate
AEAviation Electrician’s Mate
AGAerographer’s Mate
AZAviation Maintenance
Administrationman
AWAviation Warfare
Systems Operator
ACAir Traffic Controller
ANAirman
BMBoatswain’s Mate
BUBuilder
CEConstruction Electrician
DCDamage Controlman
DKDisbursing Clerk
CMConstruction Mechanic
DTDental Technician
CSCulinary Specialist
GMGunner’s Mate
EAEngineering Aide
EMElectrician’s Mate
EOEquipment Operator
ETElectronics Technician
FCFire Controlman
FTFire Control Technician
HMHospital Corpsman
GSGas Turbine System
TechnicianGSE – Electrical
GSM – Mechanical
CTCryptologic TechnicianCTA – Administrative
CTI – InterpretiveCTM – Maintenance
CTO – CommunicationsCTR – CollectionCTT – Technical
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Enlisted Sailors wear their job specialty in plain sight. Rating badges, worn on the left sleeve,
consist of an eagle (called a “crow”) chevrons indicating the wearer’s rate and a specialty mark
indicating rating. While some of these ratings have historical significance (such as Boatswain’s
Mate), others show the evolution of naval technology in modern times, such as the GS (Gas Turbine
System Technicians).
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Enlisted Ratings
ENEngineman
DMIllustrator/Draftsman
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CRUISERS
Modern U.S. Navy guided-missilecruisers perform primarily in a battle forcerole. These ships are multi-mission, anti-airwarfare (AAW), anti-submarine warfare(ASW), long-range strike and anti-surfacewarfare (ASUW) surface combatants capableof supporting carrier and expeditionarystrike groups (ESG), amphibious forces, orof operating independently and as flagshipsof surface action groups.
Ticonderoga-classPower Plant: Four General Electric LM2500 gas turbine engines; Two shafts,80,000 shaft horsepower total.Length: 567 feetBeam: 55 feetDisplacement: 9,600 tons full loadSpeed: 30 plus knots (34.5+ mph)Aircraft: Two SH-60 Sea Hawk (LAMPS III)Crew: 364 (24 officers, 340 enlisted)Armament: MK 26 missile launcher (CG 49 through CG 51); StandardMissile (MR) or MK 41 verticallaunching system (CG 52 through CG73); Standard Missile (MR); VerticalLaunch ASROC (VLA) Missile;Tomahawk Cruise Missile; Six MK-46torpedoes (from two triple mounts);Two MK 45 5-inch/54 caliber lightweight guns; Two Phalanxclose-in-weapons systems (CIWS)
Ships:
USS Vincennes (CG 49)USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51)USS Bunker Hill (CG 52)USS Mobile Bay (CG 53)USS Antietam (CG 54)USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55)USS San Jacinto (CG 56)USS Lake Champlain (CG 57)USS Philippine Sea (CG 58)USS Princeton (CG 59)
USS Normandy (CG 60)USS Monterey (CG 61)USS Chancellorsville (CG 62)USS Cowpens (CG 63)USS Gettysburg (CG 64)USS Chosin (CG 65)USS Hue City (CG 66)USS Shiloh (CG 67)USS Anzio (CG 68)USS Vicksburg (CG 69)USS Lake Erie (CG 70)USS Cape St. George (CG 71)USS Vella Gulf (CG 72)USS Port Royal (CG 73)
AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT
Operating as part of an ExpeditionaryStrike Group (ESG), modern U.S. Navyamphibious assault ships are called upon toperform as primary landing ships forassault operations of Marine expeditionaryunits. These ships use Landing Craft AirCushion (LCAC), conventional landingcraft and helicopters to move Marineassault forces ashore. In a secondary role,using AV-8B Harrier aircraft and anti-submarine warfare helicopters, these shipsperform sea control and limited powerprojection missions.
Tarawa-classPower Plant: Two boilers, two gearedsteam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 totalshaft horsepowerLength: 820 feetBeam: 106 feetDisplacement: 39,400 tons full load Speed: 24 knots (27.6 miles per hour)Aircraft, depending on mission: 12 CH-46Sea Knight helicopters; four CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopters; six AV-8BHarrier attack aircraft; three UH-1NHuey helicopters; four AH-1W SuperCobra helicoptersCrew: 964 (82 officers, 882 enlisted)Marine detachment: 1,900 plus
Armament: Two RAM launchers; twoPhalanx 20 mm CIWS mount; three .50 cal. machine guns; four 25 mm MK-38 machine guns
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USS Tarawa (LHA 1) USS Saipan (LHA 2) USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) USS Nassau (LHA 4) USS Peleliu (LHA 5)
Wasp-classPower Plant: Two boilers, two gearedsteam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 shafthorsepower; LHD 8-two gas turbines,70,000 shaft horsepower, two auxiliarypropulsion motors (5,000 hp each)Length: 844 feetBeam: 106 feetDisplacement: LHD 5 1-4: 40,650 tonsfull load; LHD 5 5-7: 40,358 tons fullload; LHD 8: 41,772 tons full loadSpeed: 20+ knots (23.5+ mph)Aircraft, depending on mission: 12 CH-46Sea Knight helicopters; Four CH-53E
Sea Stallion helicopters; Six AV-8BHarrier attack aircraft; Three UH-1NHuey helicopters; Four AH-1W SuperCobra helicoptersCrew: 1,108 (104 officers, 1,004 enlisted.)Marine detachment: 1,894Armament: Two RAM launchers; twoNATO Sea Sparrow launchers; three20mm Phalanx CIWS mounts (two onLHD 5-7); four .50 cal. machine guns;four 25mm MK 38 machine guns (LHD 5-7 have three 25 mm Mk 38machine guns)
Ships:
USS Wasp (LHD 1) USS Essex (LHD 2) USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) USS Boxer (LHD 4) USS Bataan (LHD 5)USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)
DESTROYERS
Destroyers and guided-missile destroyersoperate in support of carrier and expedi-tionary strike groups, surface actiongroups, amphibious groups and replenish-ment groups. Destroyers primarilyperform anti-submarine warfare dutywhile guided-missile destroyers are multi-mission [long-range strike, anti-air warfare(AAW), anti-submarine warfare (ASW)and anti-surface warfare (ASUW)] surfacecombatants. The addition of the MK-41Vertical Launch System or Tomahawk
Armored Box Launchers (ABL 5) to manySpruance-class destroyers has greatlyexpanded the role of the destroyer in strikewarfare.
Spruance-classPower Plant: Four General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, two shafts, 80,000shaft horsepowerLength: 563 feetBeam: 55 feetDisplacement: 8,040 tons full loadSpeed: In excess of 30 knots (34.5+ mph)Aircraft: Two SH-60 Seahawk LAMPS IIIhelicopters Crew: 382 (30 officers, 352 enlisted) Armament: eight Harpoon (from twoquad launchers), Tomahawk, VLS orABL; Vertical Launch ASROC (VLA)missiles; six MK-46 torpedoes (from 2triple tube mounts); two 5-inch/54caliber MK-45 lightweight gun; two20mm Phalanx CIWS. Kidd-class only:Standard missiles; NATO Sea Sparrowpoint defense AAW missiles
Ships:
USS Spruance (DD 963) USS Stump (DD 978)USS Cushing (DD 985) USS O’Bannon (DD 987)
Arleigh Burke-classPower Plant: Four General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines; two shafts,100,000 total shaft horsepower, SPY-1Radar and Combat System IntegratorLength: Flights I and II (DDG 51-78):505 feet; Flight IIA (DDG 79-98):509 feet Beam: 59 feet Displacement: Hulls 51 through 71:8,315 tons full load; Hulls 72 through78: 8,400 tons full load; Hulls 79 andon: 9,200 tons full loadSpeed: In excess of 30 knots (34.5+ mph)Aircraft: None. LAMPS III electronicsinstalled on landing deck for coordinatedDDG 51/helo ASW operationsCrew: 323 (23 officers, 300 enlisted)Armament: Standard missile; Harpoon;Vertical Launch ASROC (VLA) missiles;Tomahawk; six MK-46 torpedoes (fromtwo triple tube mounts); one 5-inch/54caliber MK-45 lightweight gun; two20mm Phalanx CIWS
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AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT DOCK
The amphibious transports are used totransport and land Marines, their equip-ment and supplies by embarked aircushion or conventional landing craft oramphibious vehicles, augmented by heli-copters or vertical take off and landingaircraft in amphibious assault, specialoperations, or expeditionary warfaremissions.
Austin-classPower Plant: Two boilers, two steamturbines, two shafts,24,000 shaft horsepowerLength: 570 feetBeam: 84 feetDisplacement: Approximately 17,000tons full loadSpeed: 21 knots (24.2 mph)Aircraft: Up to six CH-46 Sea KnighthelicoptersCrew: 420 (24 officers, 396 enlisted)Marine detachment: 900Armament: Two 25mm MK-38 guns; twoPhalanx CIWS; and eight .50-calibremachine guns.
Ships:
USS Austin (LPD 4)USS Ogden (LPD 5)USS Duluth (LPD 6)USS Cleveland (LPD 7)USS Dubuque (LPD 8)USS Denver (LPD 9)USS Juneau (LPD 10)USS Shreveport (LPD 12)USS Nashville (LPD 13)USS Trenton (LPD 14)USS Ponce (LPD 15)
San Antonio-classPower Plant: four sequentiallyturbocharged marine Colt-Pielstickdiesels, two shafts, 41,600 shaft horsepower Length: 684 feetBeam: 105 feetDisplacement: Approximately 24,900tons full loadSpeed: in excess of 22 knots (24.2 mph) Aircraft: Launch or land two CH-53ESuper Stallion helicopters or up to fourCH-46 Sea Knight helicopters, MV-22Osprey tilt rotor aircraft, AH-l or UI-I-lhelicopters
Armament: Two Bushmaster II 30mmClose in Guns, fore and aft; two RollingAirframe Missile launchers, fore and aft.Landing Craft/Assault Vehicles: TwoLCACs or one LCU; and 14 AdvancedAmphibious Assault Vehicles.Crew: 361 (28 officers, 333 enlisted)Embarked Landing Force: 699 (66 officers,633 enlisted); surge capacity to 800
Ships:
San Antonio (LPD 17)* New Orleans (LPD 18)* Mesa Verde (LPD 19)* Green Bay (LPD 20)*New York (LPD 21)*San Diego (LPD 22)*Anchorage (LPD 23)*Arlington (LPD 24)*Somerset (LPD 25)*
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Ships:
USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51)USS Barry (DDG 52)USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53)USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54)USS Stout (DDG 55)USS John S. McCain (DDG 56)USS Mitscher (DDG 57)USS Laboon (DDG 58)USS Russell (DDG 59)USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60)USS Ramage (DDG 61)USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62)USS Stethem (DDG 63)USS Carney (DDG 64)USS Benfold (DDG 65)USS Gonzalez (DDG 66)USS Cole (DDG 67)USS The Sullivans (DDG 68)USS Milius (DDG 69)USS Hopper (DDG 70)USS Ross (DDG 71)USS Mahan (DDG 72)USS Decatur (DDG 73)USS McFaul (DDG 74)USS Donald Cook (DDG 75)055 Higgins (DDG 76)USS O’Kane (DDG 77)USS Porter (DDG 78)USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79)USS Roosevelt (DDG 80)USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81)USS Lassen (DDG 82)USS Howard (DDG 83)USS Bulkeley (DDG 84)USS McCampbell (DDG 85)USS Shoup (DDG 86)USS Mason (DDG 87)USS Preble (DDG 88)USS Mustin (DDG 89)USS Chafee (DDG 90)USS Pinckney (DDG 91)USS Momsen (DDG 92)USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93)Nitze (DDG 94)*USS James E. Williams (DDG 95)Bainbridge (DDG 96)*Halsey (DDG 97)*
Forrest Sherman (DDG 98)*Farragut (DDG 99)*Kidd (DDG 100)*Gridley (DDG 101)*Sampson (DDG 102)*Truxton (DDG 103)*Sterett (DDG 104)*Dewey (DDG 105)*
FRIGATES
Frigates fufill a Protection of Shipping(POS) mission as Anti-Submarine Warfare(ASW) combatants for amphibious expe-ditionary forces, underway replenishmentgroups and merchant convoys.
Oliver Hazard Perry-classPower Plant: Two General Electric LM2500 gas turbine engines; 1 shaft, 41,000shaft horsepower total.Length: 445 feet; 453 feet with LAMPSIII modification.Beam: 45 feetDisplacement: 4,100 tons full load Speed: 29 plus knots (33.4+ mph) Aircraft: Two SH-60 (LAMPS III) in FFG8, 28, 29, 32, 33, 36-61; One SH-2(LAMPS MK-I) in FFG 9-19, 30, 31.Crew: 215 (17 officers, 198 enlisted)Armament: Six MK-46 torpedoes (fromtwo triple mounts); one 3-inch/ 62caliber MK-75 rapid fire gun; onePhalanx (CIWS)
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USS McInerney (FFG 8) USS Boone (FFG 28)** USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29)** USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) USS Jarrett (FFG 33)USS Underwood (FFG 36) USS Crommelin (FFG 37)** USS Curts (FFG 38)** USS Doyle (FFG 39)** USS Halyburton (FFG 40) USS McClusky (FFG 41)** USS Klakring (FFG 42)** USS Thach (FFG 43) USS DeWert (FFG 45) USS Rentz (FFG 46) USS Nicholas (FFG 47) USS Vandegrift (FFG 48)USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) USS Taylor (FFG 50)USS Gary (FFG 51)USS Carr (FFG 52)USS Hawes (FFG 53)USS Ford (FFG 54)USS Elrod (FFG 55)USS Simpson (FFG 56)**USS Reuben James (FFG 57)USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58)USS Kauffman (FFG 59)USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60)**USS Ingraham (FFG 61) Owner’s
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Blue Ridge-classPower Plant: Two boilers, one gearedturbine, one shaft; 22,000 horsepowerLength overall: 634 feet Beam extreme: 108 feetDisplacement: 18,874 tons full loadSpeed: 23 knots (26.5 mph)Aircraft: All helicopters except the CH-53 Sea Stallion can be carriedCrew: 842 (52 officers, 790 enlisted)
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USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20)
La Salle & Coronado-classesPower Plant: Two boilers, geared turbines,two shafts, 24,000 shaft horsepowerLength: La Salle–520 feet;Coronado–570 feetBeam: La Salle–84 feet;Coronado–100 feet Displacement: La Salle–14,650 tons;Coronado– 16,912 tonsSpeed: La Salle–20 knots;Coronado–21 knotsAircraft: La Salle–one light helicopter;Coronado– two light helicopters Crew: La Salle–440 ships company + 59flag staff; Coronado–516 ships company+ 120 flag staffArmament: La Salle– two Phalanx CWIS,four machine gun mounts, two salutingguns; Coronado two Phalanx CWIS, two12.7mm MGs
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USS La Salle (AGF 3) USS Coronado (AGF 11)
MINE WARFARE
Avenger-class ships are designed as minehunter-killers capable of finding, classifyingand destroying moored and bottom mines.The last three MCM ships were purchasedin 1990, bringing the total to 14 fully-deployable, oceangoing Avenger-class ships.These ships use sonar and video systems,cable cutters and a mine detonating devicethat can be released and detonated byremote control. They are also capable ofconventional sweeping measures. Osprey-class (MHC 51) are also designed as minehunter-killers. MHC 51 has a 15-dayendurance and depends on a support ship-or shore-based facilities for re-supply.
Avenger-classPower Plant: Four diesels (600 horse-power each), two shafts withcontrollable pitch propellersLength: 224 feetBeam:39 feetDisplacement: 1,312 tons full loadSpeed: 14 knots (16.1 mph)Crew: 84 (8 officers, 76 enlisted)Armament: Mine neutralization system.Two .50 caliber machine guns
Ships:
USS Avenger (MCM 1)** USS Defender (MCM 2)** USS Sentry (MCM 3)** USS Champion (MCM 4)** USS Guardian (MCM 5) USS Devastator (MCM 6) USS Patriot (MCM 7) USS Scout (MCM 8) USS Pioneer (MCM 9) USS Warrior (MCM 10) USS Gladiator (MCM 11)** USS Ardent (MCM 12) USS Dextrous (MCM 13) USS Chief (MCM 14)
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AMPHIBIOUS DOCK LANDING
Dock Landing Ships support amphibiousoperations including landings via LandingCraft Air Cushion (LCAC), conventionallanding craft and helicopters, onto hostileshores.
Whidbey Island-classPower Plant: Four Colt Industries, 16Cylinder diesels, two shafts, 33,000 shafthorsepowerLength: 609 feetBeam: 84 feetDisplacement: 15,939 tons full load Speed: 20+ knots (23.5+ miles per hour)Landing Craft: Four Landing Craft, AirCushion Crew: 413 (22 officers, 391 enlisted)Marine detachment: 402 plus 102 surgeArmament: Two 25mm MK 38 MachineGuns; two 20mm Phalanx CIWSmounts and six .50 cal. machine guns
Ships:
USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41)USS Germantown (LSD 42)USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43)USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44)USS Comstock (LSD 45)USS Tortuga (LSD 46)USS Rushmore (LSD 47)USS Ashland (LSD 48)
Harpers Ferry-classPower Plant: Four Colt Industries, 16Cylinder Diesels, two shafts, 33,000shaft horsepowerLength: 609 feet Beam: 84 feetDisplacement: 16,708 tons full loadSpeed: 20+ knots (23.5+ miles per hour) Landing Craft: Two Landing Craft, AirCushion Crew: 419 (22 officers, 397 enlisted)Marine detachment: 402 plus 102 surgeArmament: Two 25mm MK 38 MachineGuns, two 20mm Phalanx CIWSmounts and six .50 cal. machine guns
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USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52)
AMPHIBIOUS COMMAND
Amphibious Command ships providecommand and control for fleet commanders.Commissioned in 1970, these are the onlyships to be designed initially for anamphibious command ship role. Earlieramphibious command ships lacked sufficient speed to keep up with a 20-knotamphibious force. Subsequently, both shipsbecame fleet flagships. USS Blue Ridgebecame the 7th Fleet command ship in1979, and USS Mount Whitney became the2nd Fleet command ship in 1981. USS La Salle (AGF 3) is the flagship forCommander, 6th Fleet and USS Coronado(AGF 11) is the flagship for Commander,3rd Fleet.
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RESCUE & SALVAGE
Rescue and salvage ships render assis-tance to disabled ships, provide towing,salvage, diving, firefighting and heavy liftcapabilities. For rescue missions, theseships are equipped with fire monitorsforward and amidships which can delivereither firefighting foam or sea water. Thesalvage holds of these ships are outfittedwith portable equipment to provide assistance to other vessels in dewatering,patching, supply of electrical power andother essential service required to return adisabled ship to an operating condition.
Power Plant: Four Caterpiller 399Diesels, two shafts, 4,200 horsepowerLength: 255 feet Beam: 51 feet Draft: 16 feet 9 inches Displacement: 3,282 tons full loadSpeed: 14 knots (16.1 mph)Endurance: 8,000 miles at 8 knots (9.2 mph).Salvage capability: 7.5-ton capacity boomforward; 40-ton capacity boom aftHeavy lift: Capable of a hauling force of150 tonsDiving Depth: 190 feet (57.9 meters),using airCrew: 100 (6 officers, 94 enlisted)Armament: Two .50 caliber machineguns; two MK-38 25mm guns
Safeguard-class (Salvage Ships)USS Safeguard (ARS 50)USS Grasp (ARS 51)USS Salvor (ARS 52)USS Grapple (ARS 53)
SUBMARINE TENDERS
Submarine tenders furnish maintenanceand logistic support for nuclear attacksubmarines and are the largest of the activeauxiliaries. Their crews are made upmostly of technicians and repair personnel.
Emory S. Land-classPower Plant: Two boilers, gearedturbines, one shaft, 20,000 shaft horsepowerLength: 644 feet Beam: 85 feetDisplacement: Approximately 23,493tons full loadSpeed: 20 knots (23 mph) Aircraft: NoneCrew: 1,363 (97 officers, 1,266 enlisted) Armament: Two 40mm guns, and four20mm guns
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USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) USS Frank Cable (AS 40)
Other Ships in CommissionConstitution USS Pueblo (AGER 2)Self Defense Test Ship (EDDG 31)
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Osprey-classPower Plant: Two diesels (800 hp each);two VoithSchneider (cycloidal) propulsion systems Length: 188 feetBeam: 36 feetDisplacement: 893 tons (907.33 full loadspeed: 10 knotsCrew: 51 (5 officers, 46 enlisted) Armament: Two .50 caliber machineguns, Nine Neutralization System andother mine countermeasures systems
Ships:
USS Osprey (MHC 51)** USS Heron (MHC 52)** USS Pelican (MHC 53)**USS Robin (MHC 54)**USS Oriole (MHC 55)**USS Kingfisher (MHC 56)**USS Cormorant (MHC 57)**USS Black Hawk (MHC 58)**USS Falcon (MHC 59)**USS Cardinal (MHC 60)USS Raven (MHC 61)USS Shrike (MHC 62)**
AUXILIARY SHIPS
The fast combat support ship (AOE) isthe Navy’s largest combat logistics ship.The AOE has the speed and armament tokeep up with the carrier strike groups. Itrapidly replenishes Navy task forces andcan carry more than 177,000 barrels of oil;2,150 tons of ammunition; 500 tons of drystores; and 250 tons of refrigerated stores.It receives petroleum products, ammuni-tion and stores from shuttle ships andredistributes these items simultaneously tocarrier strike group ships. This reduces thevulnerability of serviced ships by reducingalongside time.
Sacramento-class (Fast Combat Support Ship)
Power Plant: Four boilers, gearedturbines, two shafts, 100,000 shafthorsepowerLength: 793 feetBeam: 107 feetDisplacement: 53,000 tons full loadSpeed: 26 knots (30 mph) Aircraft: Two CH-46E Sea Knighthelicopters Crew: 600 (24 officers, 576 enlisted) Armament: NATO Sea Sparrow missiles,two Phalanx CIWS.
Ships:
USS Camden (AOE 2)USS Seattle (AOE 3)USS Detroit (AOE 4)
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NAVAL FLEET AUXILIARY FORCE(NFAF)Ammunition Ships (T-AE)
USNS Kilauea (T-AE 26)USNS Santa Barbara (T-AE 28)USNS Flint (T-AE 32)USNS Shasta (T-AE 33)USNS Mount Baker (T-AE 34)USNS Kiska (T-AE 35)
Combat Stores Ships (T-AFS)USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3)USNS Concord (T-AFS 5)USNS San Jose (T-AFS 7)USNS Sirius (T-AFS 8)USNS Spica (T-AFS 9)USNS Saturn (T-AFS 10)
Fast Combat Support Ships (T-AOE)USNS Supply (T-AOE 6)USNS Rainer (T-AOE 7)USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8)USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10)
Hospital Ships (T-AH)USNS Mercy (T-AH 19)USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)
Advanced Auxiliary Dry Cargo Ships (T-AKE)
Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1)Sacagawea (T-AKE 2)
Underway Replenishment Oilers (T-AO)USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187)USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189)USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193)USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194)USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195)USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196)USNS Pecos (T-AO 197)USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198)USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199)USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200)USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201)USNS Yukon (T-AO 202)
USNS Laramie (T-AO 203)USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204)
Fleet Ocean Tugs (T-ATF)USNS Catawba (T-ATF 168)USNS Navajo (T-ATF 169)USNS Mohawk (T-ATF 170)USNS Sioux (T-ATF 171) USNS Apache (T-ATF 172)
SPECIAL MISSION SHIPS
Acoustic Survey Ship (T-AG)USNS Hayes (T-AG 195)
Cable Laying/Repair Ship (T-ARC)USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7)
Command Ship (T-AGF)USS Coronado (T-AGF 11)USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20)
Missile Range Instrumentation/Navigation Test Support Ships (T-AGM)
USNS Observation Island (T-AGM 23)USNS Invincible (T-AGM 24)USNS Waters (T-AGS 45)
Ocean Surveillance Ships (T-AGOS)USNS Victorious (T-AGOS 19)USNS Effective (T-AGOS 21)USNS Loyal (T-AGOS 22)USNS Impeccable (T-AGOS 23)
Oceanographic Survey Ships (T-AGS)USNS John McDonnell (T-AGS 51)USNS Pathfinder (T-AGS 60)USNS Sumner (T-AGS 61)USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62)USNS Henson (T-AGS 63)USNS Bruce C. Heezen (T-AGS 64) USNS Mary Sears (T-AGS 65)
Special Mission Charter ShipsSSV C-Commando*MV Cory Chouest*MV Dolores Chouest*MV Kellie Chouest*MV Caro1yn Chouest*
High Speed Vessels (HSV)MV Swift (HSV 2)*
PREPOSITIONING PROGRAM/MARITIME PREPOSITIONINGPROGRAM
Container Ships (T-AK)MV Capt. Steven L. Bennett(T-AK 4296)*MV Maj. Bernard F. Fisher(T-AK 4396)*MV A1C William A. Pitsenbarger(T-AK 4638)*MV Merlin (T-AK 323)*MV LTC John U.D. Page (T-AK 4496)* MV SSG Edward A. Carter, Jr.(T-AK 4544)*
Maritime Prepositioning Ships (T-AK)MV Cpl. Louis J. Hauge, Jr.(T-AK 3000)*MV PFC William B. Baugh(T-AK 3001)*MV PFC James Anderson, Jr.(T-AK 3002)*MV 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman(T-AK 3003)*MV Pvt. Franklin J. Phillips (T-AK 3004)*MV Sgt. Matej Kocak (T-AK 3005)*MV PFC Eugene A. Obregon(T-AK 3006)*MV Maj. Stephen W. Pless (T-AK 3007)*MV 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo (T-AK 3008)*MV PFC Dewayne T. Williams(T-AK 3009)*
MV 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez(T-AK 3010)*MV 1st Lt. Jack Lummus (T-AK 3011)*MV Sgt. William R. Button(T-AK 3012)*USNS 1st Lt. Harry L. Martin(T-AK 3015)*USNS Lance Cpl. Roy N. Wheat(T-AK 3016)*USNS Gunnery Sgt. Fred W. Stockham(T-AK 3017)*
Transport Tankers (T-AOT)SS Chesapeake (T-AOT 5084)**SS Petersburg (T-AOT 9101)**
Aviation Logistics Ships (T-AVB)SS Wright (T-AVB 3)**SS Curtiss (T-AVB 4)**
Break Bulk Ship (T-AK)SS Cape Jacob (T-AK 5029)**
Large, Medium-speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships T-AKR
USNS Watson (T-AKR 310)USNS Sisler (T-AKR 311)USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312)USNS Red Cloud (T-AKR 313)USNS Charlton (T-AKR 314)USNS Watkins (T-AKR 15)USNS Pomeroy (T-AKR 316)USNS Soderman (T-AKR 317)
High Speed Vessels (HSV)MV Westpac Express*
SEALIFT FORCE
Fast Sealift Ships (T-AKR)USNS Algol (T-AKR 287)USNS Bellatrix (T-AKR 288)USNS Denebola (T-AKR 289)USNS Pollux (T-AKR 290)USNS Altair (T-AKR 291) USNS Regulus (T-AKR 292)USNS Capella (T-AKR 293)USNS Antares (T-AKR 294)
Large, Medium-speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships (T-AKR)
USNS Gordon (T-AKR 296)USNS Gilliland (T-AKR 298)USNS Shughart (T-AKR 295)USNS Yano (T-AKR 297)USNS Bob Hope (T-AKR 300)USNS Fisher (T-AKR 301)USNS Seay (T-AKR 302)USNS Mendonca (T-AKR 303)USNS Pililaau (T-AKR 304)USNS Brittin (T-AKR 305)USNS Benavidez (T-AKR 306)
Transport Tankers (T-AOT)MV Gus W. Darnell (T-AOT 1121)*USNS Paul Buck (T-AOT 1122)USNS Samuel L. Cobb (T-AOT 1123)USNS Richard G. Matthiesen(T-AOT 1124)USNS Lawrence H. Gianella(T-AOT 1125) MV Montauk*
Container ShipsMV Sagamore*
Ice-strengthened Container ShipsMV American Tern*
Down-range Support ShipMV Sea Mark III*
MSC Ships
¶ USNS Shasta (T-AE 33)
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* Denotes Charter Ship** Denotes Ready Reserve Force Ship
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COMMANDER NAVAL SPECIALWARFARE COMMAND,CORONADO, CALIF.
Commander, Naval Special WarfareGroup (NSWG) 1, Coronado
Seal Teams 1/3/5/7Logistics Support Unit 1, CoronadoNaval Special Warfare Unit (NSWU) 1,
GuamNSWU 3, Bahrain
Commander, NSWG 3, CoronadoSEAL Delivery Vehicle Team (SDVT) 1,
HawaiiSDVT 1, Advanced SEAL Delivery
System (ASDS), HawaiiSDVT 2, Coronado
NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARECENTER, CORONADO
Commander Naval Special WarfareOperations Support Group (OSG),Coronado
Operations Support Team (OST) 1,Coronado
OST 2, Little Creek, Va.
Navy Parachute Team “Leap Frogs”
Commander, NSWG 2, Little Creek, Va.Seal Teams 2/4/8/10Logistics Support Unit 2, CoronadoNSWU 2, GermanyNSWU 10, Spain
Commander, NSWG 4, Little Creek, Va.SBT 20, Little Creek, Va.SBT 22, Stennis, Miss.
NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARECOMMAND (RESERVE FORCE)
San DiegoBattle Staff Support Unit – West Det. ABattle Staff Support Unit – West Det. BCivil Engineer Support Equipment
(CESE) Operations and Maintenance– West
Coastal Craft (CC) Operations and Training Support – West
CC Maintenance Support Unit – WestCombat Service Support Det. (CSSD)
– West Det. ANaval Special Warfare Intelligence
Support Unit – WestWarfare Command Staff Augmentation
UnitNSWG 1 Staff Augmentation UnitNSWG 3 Staff Augmentation UnitCommunication Support Unit – WestMilitary Sealift Command (MSC)
Support Unit
Training Detachment (TRADET) Support Unit – Assault West
TRADET Support Unit – Air Ops WestTRADET Support Unit–Marine Ops WestTRADET Support Unit – Land Warfare
WestTRADET Support Unit – Sniper WestTRADET Support Unit – TGM WestTRADET Support Unit – Staff WestOST 1 Admin Support UnitLogistics Support Medical Support
– WestLogistics Support Technical Support
– WestNuclear, Chemical, Biological,
Radiological (NCBR) – DefenseNSW Voluntary Training Unit
Little Creek, Va.Battle Staff Support Unit – East Det. BCESE Operations and Maintenance
– EastCoastal CC Operations and Training
Support – EastCoastal CC Maintenance Support
Unit – EastCSSD – East Det. ACSSD – East Det. B (AT/FP)Naval Special Warfare Intelligence
Support Unit – EastNSWG 2 Staff Augmentation UnitNSWG 4 Staff Augmentation Unit
Communication Support Unit – East
TRADET Support Unit – Assault EastTRADET Support Unit – Air Ops EastTRADET Support Unit – Marine Ops
EastTRADET Support Unit – Land Warfare
EastTRADET Support Unit – SniperEastTRADET Support Unit – TGM EastTRADET Support Unit – Staff EastOST 2 Admin Support UnitLogistics Support Medical Support
– East
Logistics Support Technical Support – East
Naval Special Warfare Voluntary Training Unit
Port Hueneme, Calif.CSSD West Det.B
Fresno, Calif.Det. Lemoore
Sacramento, Calif.Riverine Training &
Operations – West
HonoluluSDV Training &
Operations – WestSDV Maintenance – West
Naval Special Warfare Dets.Bangor, Wash.DenverSpringfield, Mo.Great Lakes, Ill.Columbus, OhioProvidence, R.I.Colt’s Neck, N.J.Washington, D.C.Tampa, Fla.AtlantaAustin, Texas
Stennis, Miss.Riverine Training & Operations East Riverine Maintenance East
(Source: Naval Special Warfare Command,Jan 1, 2005)
SpecWar
¶ U.S. Navy SEALs (Sea, Air, Land) receivetactical mobility training from NavalSpecial Warfare Group (NSWG) 2 TrainingDetachment (TRADET). NSWG-2 TRADETtrains all of the east coast SEAL Teamsbefore they deploy to support missionsthroughout the world.
¶ Members of Special Boat Team (SBT) 22practice narrow river beach extractionsunder hostile fire conditions. SBT-22’s primary mission is to conduct specialoperations in riverine environments.Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen(SWCC) operate and maintain state-of-the-art, high-performance boats and shipsused to support Navy SEALs (Sea, Air &Land) and special operations missions.
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Defense S
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Good Conduct
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Vietnam
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Southw
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Global W
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Expeditionary Medal
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Hum
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Military O
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“3/16” PALM
Worn on the Republic of VietnamG
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ATTACK SUBMARINESAttack submarines are designed to seek
and destroy enemy submarines and surfaceships. A number of Third World countriesare acquiring modern state-of-the-art,non-nuclear submarines. Countering thisthreat is the primary mission of U.S.nuclear attack submarines. Other missionsrange from intelligence collection andspecial forces delivery to anti-ship andstrike warfare. (The new Seawolf-classsubmarine is designed to be exceptionallyquiet, fast and well-armed with advancedsensors.) It is a multi-mission vessel,capable of deploying to forward oceanareas to search out and destroy enemysubmarines and surface ships and to firemissiles in support of other forces.
The Virginia-class is the first U.S.submarine to be designed for battle-spacedominance across a broad spectrum ofregional and littoral missions as well asopen-ocean, blue-water missions. It fullyembraces the new strategic concept inFrom the Sea and Forward… From the Sea,and achieves the right balance of core military capabilities and affordability.
Los Angeles-classPower Plant: One nuclear reactor,one shaft Length: 360 feet Beam: 33 feetDisplacement: Approx. 6,900 tonssubmergedSpeed: 20+ knots (23+ mph)Crew: 144 (13 officers, 121 enlisted)Armament: Tomahawk missiles, VLStubes (SSN 719 and later), MK – 48torpedoes, four torpedo tubesShips:
USS Los Angeles (SSN 688)USS Philadelphia (SSN 690)USS Memphis (SSN 691)USS Bremerton (SSN 698)USS Jacksonville (SSN 699)USS Dallas (SSN 700)
USS La Jolla (SSN 701)USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705)USS Albuquerque (SSN 706)USS Portsmouth (SSN 707)USS Minneapolis-St. Paul (SSN 708)USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 709)USS Augusta (SSN 710)USS San Francisco (SSN 711)USS Houston (SSN 713)USS Norfolk (SSN 714)USS Buffalo (SSN 715)USS Salt Lake City (SSN 716)USS Olympia (SSN 717)USS Honolulu (SSN 718)USS Providence (SSN 719)USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720)USS Chicago (SSN 721)USS Key West (SSN 722)USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723)USS Louisville (SSN 724)USS Helena (SSN 725)USS Newport News (SSN 750)USS San Juan (SSN 751)USS Pasadena (SSN 752)USS Albany (SSN 753)USS Topeka (SSN 754)USS Miami (SSN 755)USS Scranton (SSN 756)USS Alexandria (SSN 757)USS Asheville (SSN 758)USS Jefferson City (SSN 759)USS Annapolis (SSN 760)USS Springfield (SSN 761)USS Co1umbus (SSN 762)USS Santa Fe (SSN 763)USS Boise (SSN 764)USS Montpelier (SSN 765)USS Charlotte (SSN 766)USS Hampton (SSN 767)USS Hartford (SSN 768)USS Toledo (SSN 769)USS Tucson (SSN 770)USS Columbia (SSN 771)USS Greeneville (SSN 772)USS Cheyenne (SSN 773)
Seawolf-classPower Plant: One nuclear reactor,one shaft Length: 353 feetDraft: 35 feetBeam: 40 feetDisplacement: 8,060 tons surfaced;9,150 tons submerged Speed: 25+ knots (28+ mph)Crew: 144 (13 officers; 121 enlisted)Armament: Tomahawk missiles, MK-48torpedoes, eight torpedo tubes.
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USS Seawolf (SSN 21)USS Connecticut (SSN 22)Jimmy Carter (SSN 23)*
Virginia-classPower Plant: One nuclear reactor,one shaft Length: 377 feet Beam: 34 feetDisplacement: Approx. 7,800 tonsSpeed: 25+ knots (28+ mph)Crew: 134 officers and enlistedArmament: Tomahawk missiles, VLStubes, MK-48 torpedoes, four torpedotubes, advanced mobile mines, andunmanned undersea vehicles.
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USS Virginia (SSN 774)Texas (SSN 775)*Hawaii (SSN 776)*North Carolina (SSN 777)*New Hampshire (SSN 778)*
BALLISTIC MISSILESUBMARINES
Strategic deterrence has been the solemission of the fleet ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) since its inception in1960. The SSBN provides the nation’s mostsurvivable and enduring nuclear strikecapability. The Ohio-class submarinereplaced aging fleet ballistic missile sub-marines built in the 1960s and is far morecapable.
Ohio-class/Trident ballistic missilesubmarines provide the sea-based “leg” ofthe triad of U.S. strategic deterrent forces.The first four Ohio-class submarines arescheduled for conversion during the nextfive years to guided missile submarines(SSGN) with an additional capability totransport and support Navy special operations forces.
Ohio-classPower Plant: One nuclear reactor,one shaft Length: 560 feetBeam: 42 feetDisplacement: 16,764 tons surfaced;18,750 tons submergedSpeed: 20+ knots (23+ mph)Crew: 155 (15 officers, 140 enlisted) Armament: 24 tubes for Trident I and II,MK-48 torpedoes, four torpedo tubes.
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USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730)USS Alabama (SSBN 731)USS Alaska (SSBN 732)USS Nevada (SSBN 733)USS Tennessee (SSBN 734)USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735)USS West Virginia (SSBN 736)USS Kentucky (SSBN 737)USS Maryland (SSBN 738)USS Nebraska (SSBN 739)USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740)USS Maine (SSBN 741)USS Wyoming (SSBN 742)USS Louisiana (SSBN 743)
Ships undergoing conversion to SSGN:USS Ohio (SSGN 726)USS Michigan (SSGN 727)USS Florida (SSGN 728)USS Georgia (SSGN 729)
DEEP SUBMERGENCE RESCUEVEHICLES
Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles(DSRV) perform rescue operations onsubmerged, disabled submarines of theU.S. Navy or foreign navies. DSRVs canembark up to 24 personnel for transfer toanother vessel. The DSRV also has an armto clear hatches on a disabled submarineand a combined gripper and cable cutter.The gripper is able to lift 1,000 pounds.
Power Plant: Electric motors, silver/zincbatteries, one shaft, 15 shaft horse-power, four thrusters, 7.5 horsepower.Length: 49 feetBeam: 8 feetDisplacement: 38 tonsSpeed: 4 kphMaximum Depth: 5,000 feetSonar: Search and navigation Crew: Two pilots, two rescue personneland the capacity for 24 passengers
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The aircraft carrier continues to be thecenterpiece of the forces necessary forforward presence. Whenever there
has been a crisis, the first question hasbeen: “Where are the carriers?” Carrierssupport and operate aircraft that engage inattacks on airborne, afloat, and ashoretargets that threaten free use of the sea;and engage in sustained operations insupport of other forces.
Aircraft carriers are deployed worldwidein support of U.S. interests and commit-ments. They can respond to global crises inways ranging from peacetime presence tofull-scale war. Together with their on-board air wings, the carriers have vitalroles across the full spectrum of conflict.
Nimitz-classLength, overall: 1,092 feetFlight Deck Width: 252 feetBeam: 134 feetDisplacement: Approx. 97,000 tons
Aircraft: 85Speed: 30+ knots (34.5+ miles per hour)Crew: 3,200; Air Wing: 2,480Armament: Two or three (depending onmodification) NATO Sea Sparrowlaunchers, 20mm Phalanx CIWSmounts: (three on Nimitz and DwightD. Eisenhower and four on Carl Vinsonand later ships of the class.)
Carriers
USS Nimitz (CVN 68)USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)USS George Washington (CVN 73)USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)* (keel laid Sep. 6, 2003)
John F. Kennedy-classLength, overall: 1052 feetFlight Deck Width: 252 feetBeam: 130 feetDisplacement: 82,000 tonsSpeed: 30+ knots (34.5 mph)Aircraft: 85Crew: 3,117; Air Wing: 2,480Armament: Sea Sparrow missiles with boxlaunchers, Three 20mm Phalanx CIWSmounts.
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USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)
Enterprise-classLength, overall: 1,101 feet 2 inches Flight Deck Width: 252 feet Beam: 133 feetDisplacement: 89,600 tons Speed: 30+ knots (34.5 mph)Aircraft: 85 Crew: 3,350, Air Wing: 2,480Armament: Two Sea Sparrow missilelaunchers, three 20mm Phalanx CIWSmounts
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USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
Kitty Hawk-classLength, overall: 1062.5 feetFlight Deck Width: 252 feetBeam: 130 feet Displacement: Approx. 80,800 tons Speed: 30+ knots (34.5+ mph)Aircraft: 85Crew: 3,150, Air Wing: 2,480Armament: Sea Sparrow launchers, three20mm Phalanx CIWS mounts
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USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)
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SUBMERSIBLE RESEARCHVEHICLES
NR 1, a nuclear-powered ocean engi-neering and research submarine, is the firstdeep submergence vessel using nuclearpower. NR l’s missions have includedsearch, object recovery, geological survey,oceanographic research, and installationand maintenance of underwater equip-ment. NR 1 is generally towed to and fromremote mission locations by an accompa-nying surface tender, which is also capableof conducting research in conjunction withthe submarine.
Power Plant: One nuclear reactor, oneturbo-alternator; Two motors(external), two propellers, Four ductedthrusters (two horizontal, two vertical)Length: 150 feet Displacement: 400 tonsDiameter: 12 feetMaximum Operating Depth: 2,375 feet
Crew: 7 (2 officer, 3 enlisted, 2 scientists)Armament: None
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Submarine NR-l (Nuclear)
RESEARCH SUBMARINE
USS Dolphin (AGSS 555) is the Navy’sonly operational, diesel-electric, deep-diving, research and development submarine.The submarine has since amassed animpressive record of scientific and militaryaccomplishments, and now serves as a unitof the U.S. Naval Submarine Force, U.S.Pacific Fleet, under Commander,Submarine Development Squadron 5
Features: Because she was designed as atest platform, USS Dolphin can be modified both internally and externallyto allow installation of up to 12 tons ofspecial research and test equipment. Thesubmarine has internal and externalmounting points, multiple electronichull connectors, and up to 10 equip-ment racks for project use.
Power Plant: Diesel/Electric; Two GM12-cylinder, 425 HP enginesLength: 165 feetDisplacement: 950 tons full load Diameter: 18 feetOperating Depth: 3,000 feetCrew: 51+ (5 officer, 46 enlisted, and upto 5 scientists)Armament: None
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USS Dolphin (AGSS 555)
LARGE SCALE VEHICLE 2 (LSV 2)
LSV 2 Cutthroat, the world’s largestunmanned autonomous submarine, willoffer the capability to conduct a widevariety of studies dramatically improvingthe acoustic and operational performanceof future submarines. Cutthroat, a 205-ton,large scale submarine test vehicle, will beused to affordably explore and test emergingtechnologies and to conduct physics-basedexperiments. Specific emphasis will be onstealth, hydrodynamics, hydro-acoustics andpropulsion designs to permit technologyinsertion into current and future submarines.
Propulsion: Electric drive (3,000 shafthorsepower (shp) plant coupled withelectric motor controller, expandable to6,000 shp with additional motorcontrolled modules) Length: 111 feetDiameter: 10 feetWeight: 205 tons Armament: NoneCrew: None
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CARRIER BASED
F/A-l8E/F Super HornetThe F/A-l8E/F will provide the carrier
battle group with a strike fighter that hassignificant growth potential and increasedrange, endurance and ordnance-carryingcapabilities. It will eventually replace the F-14 on carrier decks.
Wingspan: 44 ft., 8.5 in.Length: 60 ft., 1.25 in.Height: 16 ft.Weight: 66,000 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: Mach 1.8+ Ceiling: 50,000 ft.Range: 462 nm Armament: 20mm MK-61 Vulcan cannon; Sidewinder, Sparrowand AMRAAM air-to-air missiles;Maverick, Harpoon, Shrike, HARM,SLAM-ER and Joint Direct AttackMunition (JDAM); Walleye and otherbombs and rockets.Crew: 1 or 2
F/A-l8 HornetThe F/A-l8 is an all-weather, attack
aircraft that can also be used as a fighter. Inits fighter mode, the F/A-l8 is used primarilyas an escort and for fleet air defense. In itsattack mode, it is used for force projection,interdiction and close-air support
Wingspan: 37.5 ft.Length: 56 ft.Height: 15 ft., 3.5 in.Speed: Mach 1.8+ Range: 290 nm Armament: 20mm MK-61 Vulcan cannon; Sparrow III andSidewinder air-to-air missiles; laser-guided and general purpose bombs;Harpoon and HARMCrew: 1 or 2
SQUADRONSBlue AngelsVFA-2 Bounty HuntersVFA-15 ValionsVFA-22 Fighting RedcocksVFA-25 Fist of the FleetVFA-27 Royal MacesVFA-34 Blue BlastersVFA-37 BullsVFA-81 SunlinersVFA-82 MaraudersVFA-83 RampagersVFA-86 SidewindersVFA-87 Golden WarriorsVFA-94 Mighty ShrikesVFA-97 WarhawksVFA-105 GunslingersVFA-106 GladiatorsVFA-113 StingersVFA-115 EaglesVFA-122 Flying EaglesVFA-125 Rough RaidersVFA-131 WildcatsVFA-132 PrivateersVFA-136 KnighthawksVFA-137 KestrelsVFA-146 Blue DiamondsVFA-147 ArgonautsVFA-151 Fighting VigilantesVFA-154 Black KnightsVFA-192 Golden Dragons
VFA-195 DambustersVFA-204 (USNR) River RattlersVFC-12 (USNR) Fighting Omars
F-14 TomcatThe F-l4 is a supersonic, twin-engine,
variable sweep-wing fighter designed toattack and destroy enemy aircraft at nightand in all weather conditions. The F-l4 cantrack up to 24 targets simultaneously withits advanced weapons control system andengage any of them with one of its sixPhoenix missiles while continuing to scanthe airspace. The F-14 Tomcat is beingphased out and replaced by the F-18E/FSuper Hornet.
Wingspan: 64 ft., 1.5 in.Length: 62 ft., 8 in.Height: 16 ft.Weight: 74,349 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: Mach 1.88 Ceiling: 50,000 ft.Range: 1,600 nm (with external fuel) Armament: 20mm MK-61 Vulcan cannon;Sparrow, Sidewinder and Phoenix air-to-air missiles; laser-guided and generalpurpose bombsCrew: 2 (one pilot, one radar interceptofficer)
SQUADRONSVF-11 Red RippersVF-14 TophattersVF-31 TomcattersVF-32 SwordsmenVF-41 Black AcesVF-101 Grim ReapersVF-102 DiamondbacksVF-103 Jolly RogersVF-143 Puking DogsVF-201 (USNR) The HuntersVF-211 Fighting CheckmatesVF-213 Black Lions
EA-6B ProwlerThe EA-6B, a twin-engine, mid-wing
aircraft designed for carrier and advancedbase operations, is used to provide anumbrella of protection for strike aircraft byjamming enemy radar, electronic data linksand communications. The EA-6B is a fullyintegrated electronic warfare system, com-bining long-range, all-weather capabilitieswith advanced electronic countermeasures.
Wingspan: 53 ft.Length: 59 ft., 10 in.Height: 16 ft., 3 in.Weight: 65,000 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 622 mph Ceiling: 41,200 ft.Range: 955 nmArmament: HARMCrew: 4 (one pilot, three electronicwarfare officers)
SQUADRONSVAQ-129 VikingsVAQ-130 ZappersVAQ-131 LancersVAQ-132 ScorpionsVAQ-133 WizardsVAQ-134 GarudasVAQ-135 Black RavensVAQ-136 GauntletsVAQ-137 RooksVAQ-138 YellowjacketsVAQ-139 CougarsVAQ-140 PatriotsVAQ-141 ShadowhawksVAQ-142 Gray WolvesVAQ-209 (USNR) Star Warriors
S-3B VikingThe S-3B, a jet aircraft used for anti-
submarine and anti-surface warfare, isextremely versatile and can be equippedfor tanking, mining and limited electronicsurveillance.
Wingspan: 68 ft., 8 in.Length: 53 ft., 4 in.Height: 22 ft., 9 in.Weight: 52,539 lbs. maximum designgross weightSpeed: 518 mph Ceiling: more than 35,000 ft.
Range: more than 2,000 nm (combat) Armament: torpedoes, bombs, Harpoonand MaverickCrew: 4 (one pilot, two flight officersand one sensor operator)
SQUADRONSVS-21 Fighting RedtailsVS-22 CheckmatesVS-24 ScoutsVS-30 Diamond CuttersVS-31 Top CatsVS-32 MaulersVS-33 ScrewbirdsVS-35 Blue WolvesVS-41 Shamrocks
E-2C HawkeyeThe E-2C is the Navy’s all-weather,
carrier-based tactical warning and controlsystem aircraft. It provides airborne earlywarning and command and control functionsfor the battle group. Additional missionsinclude: surface surveillance coordination,strike and interceptor control, search andrescue guidance and communications relay.
Wingspan: 80 ft., 7 in.Length: 57 ft., 8.75 in.Height: 18 ft., 3.75 in.Weight: 53,288 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 389 mph Ceiling: 37,000 ft.Range: 1,541 nm (ferry range)Crew: 5 (two pilots, three missionsystems operators)
SQUADRONSVAW-77 (USNR) Night WolvesVAW-78 (USNR) Fighting EscargotsVAW-112 Golden HawksVAW-113 Black EaglesVAW-115 Liberty BellsVAW-116 Sun KingsVAW-117 WallbangersVAW-120 GreyhawksVAW-121 Bluetails
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C-130 HerculesThe C-l30 is probably the most versatile
tactical transport aircraft ever built. Itsuses have been almost limitless: transport,electronic surveillance, search and rescue,space-capsule recovery, helicopter refueling,gunship and special cargo delivery.
Wingspan: 132 ft., 7 in.Length: 97 ft., 9 in.Height: 38 ft., 10 in.Weight: 175,000 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 400 mph maximum Ceiling: 28,000 ft.Range: 4,460 nm Crew: 4 (two pilots, one navigator, oneloadmaster)
SQUADRONSVR-53 (USNR) Capital ExpressVR-54 (USNR) RevelersVR-55 (USNR) MinutemenVR-62 (USNR) Nor’easters
C-9B/DC-9 Skytrain IIThe C-9B is used for fleet logistics
support and military sealift.Wingspan: 93 ft., 5 in.Length: 119 ft., 3.5 in.Height: 27.5 ft.Weight: 121,000 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 575 mph Range: 2,185 nm Crew: 5 (one pilot, one co-pilot,one crew chief, two attendants and 90 passengers)
SQUADRONSVR-46 (USNR) EaglesVR-52 (USNR) The TaskmastersVR-56 (USNR) GlobemastersVR-57 (USNR) ConquistadoresVR-61 (USNR) Islanders
C-40A ClipperThe C-40A Clipper provides critical
logistics support to the Navy. It's flightdeck features a flight managementcomputer system with an integrated GPS.It is compatible with future GATM/FANSoperating environment (RNP-1). It isRVSM capable. It has the Traffic Alert andCollision Avoidance System II on board. Italso has an enhanced ground proximitywarning system, predictive wind shear,head-up display and TACAN/UHF/IFFfunctions.
The U.S. Naval Reserve – which operatesand maintains the aircraft – is the firstcustomer for the newest member of theBoeing Next-Generation 737 family. TheClipper was ordered by the Navy to replaceits fleet of aging C-9 Skytrains. The C-40Ais the first new logistics aircraft in 17 yearsto join the Naval Reserve. Currently, theNaval Reserve provides 100 percent of theNavy's worldwide in-theater medium andheavy airlift.
Propulsion: Two CFM56-7 SLST enginesLength: 110 feet 4 inches Height: 41 feet 2 inches Wingspan: 112 feet 7 inches Weight: 171,000 lbs. maximum gross,take-offCruising Speed: Range: 0.78 to 0.82 Mach(585 to 615 mph)Ceiling: 41,000 feet Range: 3,000 nm, with 121 passengers or40,000 lbs of cargoCrew: Four
SQUADRONSVR-58 (USNR) SunseekersVR-59 (USNR) Lone Star Express
C-12 HuronThe UC-12B/F/M Huron is a utility
transport, equipped with high floatationlanding gear and tip tanks. The UC-12Fand UC-12M models also have hydraulicallyretractable landing gear.
Wingspan: 54 ft., 6 in.Length: 43 ft., 9 in.Height: 15 ft.Weight: 12,500 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 298 mph maximum Ceiling: more than 35,000 ft.Range: 1,965 nm Crew: pilot only (or crew of two side by side)
AircraftVAW-123 ScrewtopsVAW-124 Bear AcesVAW-125 TigertailsVAW-126 Seahawks
C-2A GreyhoundThe C-2A is the principal aircraft used
for COD (carrier on-board delivery) ofpersonnel and materiel. It can deliver apayload of up to 10,000 lbs.
Wingspan: 80.5 ft.Length: 57 ft., 10 in.Height: 15 ft., 10.5 in.Weight: 57,000 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 310 mph Ceiling: 33,500 ft.Range: more than 1,040 nm (with freight)Crew: 3 (one pilot, one co-pilot, oneflight engineer)
SQUADRONSVRC-30 ProvidersVRC-40 Rawhides
SHORE-BASED
E-6B MercuryThe E-6B Mercury aircraft provides a
survivable communications link betweennational decision makers and the country’sarsenal of strategic nuclear weapons. TheE-6B enables the President of the UnitedStates and the Secretary of Defense to directlycontact submarines, bombers and missilesilos protecting our national securitythrough deterrence.
Wingspan: 148 feet, 2 inchesLength: 152 feet, 11 inchesHeight: 42 feet 5 inchesWeight: 341,000 lbs. maximum take-offSpeed: 523 mphCeiling: 42,000 feetRange: more than 6,600 nmCrew: 23
SQUADRONSVQ-3 IronmanVQ-4 ShadowsVQ-7 Roughnecks
P-3C ORION/EP-3E ORION (ARIES II)
The P-3, a land-based, long-range patrolaircraft, has been in the Navy since thel960s. Both versions provide multi-missionintelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance andcombat capability to theater commandersworldwide.
Wingspan: 99 ft., 8 in.Length: 116 ft., 10 in.Height: 33 ft., 8.5 in.Weight: 146,000 lbs. maximum permissible Speed: 473 mph Ceiling: 28,300 ft.Range: 1,346 nm with three hours onstation Armament: Harpoon and Maverick;torpedoes; mines Crew: 10 (three pilots, three flight officers/engineers, three sensor operators, onein-flight technician)
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T-34C TurbomentorThe T-34C is the Navy’s aircraft for
primary pilot and navigator training. Sixtraining squadrons are equipped with theTurbomentor. As of mid-1998, 313 T-34Csremained in service, along with one NT-34C developmental aircraft. The RaytheonT-6A Texan TI will replace the T-34Cbeginning in 2003.
Wingspan: 33 ft., 4 in.Length: 28 ft., 8.5 in.Height: 9 ft., 11 in.Weight: 4,274 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 288 mph Range: 650 nmCeiling: more than 30,000 ft.Crew: 2 (one instructor, one student)
SQUADRONSVT-2 Doer BirdsVT-3 Red KnightsVT-4 Mighty WarbucksVT-6 ShootersVT-10 WildcatsVT-27 BoomersVT-28 Rangers
T-45A GoshawkThe T-45A Goshawk, a carrier-capable
trainer aircraft, is replacing the T-2CBuckeye and TA–4J Skyhawk as the Navy’sstrike trainer. The Navy has 187 T-45s inservice.
Wingspan: 30 ft., 9.75 in.Length: 39 ft., 4 in.Height: 14 ft.Weight: 14,081 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 625 mphRange: 826 nm Ceiling: 40,000 ft.Crew: 2 (one instructor, one student)
SQUADRONSVT-7 EaglesVT-21 RedhawksVT-22 Golden Eagles
T-2 BuckeyeThe T-2 is a two-seat trainer used to
school pilots and flight officers in basicand intermediate strike training.
Wingspan: 38 ft., 1.5 in.Length: 38 ft., 3.5 in.Height: 14 ft., 9.5 in.Weight: 13,179 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 522 mph Range: 909 nm Ceiling: 40,400 ft.Crew: 2 (one instructor, one student)
SQUADRONSVT-9 TigersVT-86 Sabre Hawks
T-6A Texan IIThe T-6A Texan II is a tandem-seat,
turboprop trainer used to train Navy andMarine Corps pilots and Naval FlightOfficers.
The aircraft is one component of theJoint Primary Aircraft Training System(JPATS) along with simulators, computer-aided academics, and a training integrationmanagement system (TIMS). The jointprogram, that will replace Navy T-34Caircraft, uses commercial-off-the-shelf(COTS) subsystems to the maximum extentpossible. The Navy’s total T-6A requirementis 328 aircraft. The Navy aircraft andground-based training systems will becompletely supported and maintained bycommercial vendors with intermediatemaintenance provided for selected systemsat the operating site.
Wingspan: 33.4 feetLength: 33.3 feet Height: 10.8 feet Weight: 6,500 lbs. maximum take-offSpeed: 270 knots
Range: 850 nm (max) Ceiling: 31,000 feet Crew: Two (instructor pilot, studentpilot)
T-44A PegasusThe T-44A is used to train Navy and Air
Force pilots to fly multi-engine, turbo-propaircraft such as the P-3 and the C-130.
Wingspan: 45 ft., 10.75 in.Length: 39 ft., 9.5 in.Height: 15 ft., 1.75 in.Weight: 10,950 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 267 mph Range: 960 nm Ceiling: 31,000 ft.Crew: 2 (one instructor, one student)
SQUADRONVT-31 Wise OwlsVT-35 Stingrays
T-39N/G SabrelinerThe 15 T-39 Sabreliners in service are used
to train naval flight officer students in radarnavigation and airborne radar-interceptprocedures. These aircraft replaced theCessna T-47As during the early 1990s.The eight T-39Gs are used for studentnon-radar training.
Wingspan: 44 ft., 5.25 in.Length: 48 ft., 4 in.Height: 16 ft.Weight: 20,000 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: Mach .8 Range: 1,777 nm Ceiling: 27,000 ft.Crew: 2 (one instructor, one student)
SQUADRONSVT-86 Sabrehawks
RQ-2A Pioneer Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)
The Pioneer UAV system performs a widevariety of reconnaissance, surveillance,target acquisition and battle damageassessment missions. The UAV's low radarcross section, low infrared signature andremote control versatility provides a degreeof cover for the aircraft. Pioneer providesthe tactical commander with real-timeimages of the battlefield or target. Sincefirst deployed as a land-based system in1986, Pioneer is currently configured foroperations on five LPD-class ships with asixth ship under modifications.
The documented success of Pioneer insupporting combat operations and providingthe battlefield commander critical intelli-gence information established the utilityand importance of UAVs in combat.
Propulsion: Reciprocating 2-stroke,2-cylinder 26-hp gasoline engineLength: 14.0 ftWingspan: 16.9 ftWeight: Max design gross take-off:416 pounds (188.69 kg)Speed: 110 knots (109.37 mph)Ceiling: 15,000 feet Range: 100+ nm.
Current Deployment:USS Austin (LPD 4)USS Shreveport (LPD 12)USS Denver (LPD 9)USS Cleveland (LPD 7)USS Ponce (LPD 15)USS Duluth (LPD 6)VC-6 Det. Patuxent River, Md.
HELICOPTERS
SH/HH-6O SeahawkThe SH-60E is a twin-engine helicopter
used for anti-submarine warfare, searchand rescue, drug interdiction, anti-shipwarfare, cargo lift and special operations.The SH-60B is an airborne platform basedaboard cruisers, destroyers and frigates,
that deploys sonobuoys and torpedoes inan anti-submarine role while extending therange of the ship’s radar capabilities. TheSH-60F is carrier based. The HH-60A isdesigned to accomplish today’s combatsearch and rescue mission as well as otherreplenishment and utility functions.
Length: 40 ft., 11 in. (rotors and tailpylon folded) Height: 17 ft.Weight: 21,884 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 169 mph Range: 380 nm Armament: MK46/50 torpedoes (SH-60B/F); 7.62mm or .50-caliber machineguns (SH-60B); Hellfire and Penguinair-to-surface missiles Crew: 3 (two pilots, one crewman (SH-60B); or 4 (two pilots, twocrewmen (SH-60F).
SQUADRONSHS-2 Golden FalconsHS-3 TridentsHS-4 Black KnightsHS-5 NightdippersHS-6 IndiansHS-7 Dusty DogsHS-8 EightballersHS-10 War HogsHS-11 DragonslayersHS-14 ChargersHS-15 Red LionsHS-75 (USNR) Emerald KnightsHCS-4 (USNR) Red Wolves
HCS-5 (USNR) FirehawksHSL-37 Easy RidersHSL-40 AirwolvesHSL-41 SeahawksHSL-42 Proud WarriorsHSL-43 Battle CatsHSL-44 Swamp FoxHSL-45 WolfpackHSL-46 GrandmastersHSL-47 SabrehawksHSL-48 VipersHSL-49 ScorpionsHSL-51 WarlordsHSL-60 (USNR) Jaguars
MH-60 KnighthawkThe MH-60S is a twin-engine helicopter
used for logistics support, vertical replen-ishment, search and rescue, naval specialwarfare support and future missions toinclude organic airborne mine counter-measures and combat search and rescue. Itcan accommodate 12 passengers, 4,733pounds of internal cargo and 8,000 poundsof external cargo.
Length: 41.4 ft., 4 in. (rotors and tailfolded; 64 ft., 10 in. (rotors turning)Height: 17 ft.Weight: 22,500 lbs., maximum take-offSpeed: 209 mphRange: 250 nm.Ceiling: 13,000 ft.Crew: four (two pilots, two crew men).
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SQUADRONSHC-3 PackratsHC-5 ProvidersHC-6 ChargersHC-8 Dragon WhalesHC-11 Gunbearers
H-3 Sea KingThe first version of this workhorse anti-
submarine warfare helicopter was flownmore than 38 years ago. The H-3’s versa-tility was emphasized during OperationDesert Shield/Desert Storm when 36 SeaKings, flying from carriers, logged morethan 5,000 hours conducting combat SAR,special operations, maritime interdictionoperations, logistics support and minehunting. The SH-3H has been replaced inthe fleet by SH-60F and HH-60H aircraft.The UH-3Hs are programmed to bereplaced by the CH-60 version of theSikorsky Blackhawk/Seahawk.
Length: 72 ft., 8 in Height: 16 ft., 10 in.Weight: 21,000 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 166 mph Ceiling: 14,700 ft.Range: 542 nm Armament: MK46/50 torpedoes, 7.62mmmachine guns Crew: 3 to 4 (two pilots, 1 to 2 crewmen)
SQUADRONSHC-2 Fleet AngelsHC-11 GunbearersHC-85 (USNR) Golden GatersHS-75 (USNR) Emerald Knights
TH-57 Sea RangerThe TH-57 Sea Ranger is used to train
several hundred student naval aviatorswith 45 TH-57Bs (for primary visual flightrules training) and 71 TH-57Cs (foradvanced instrument flight rules training)in two helicopter training squadrons atNAS Whiting Field, Milton, Fla. Two TH-57Cs configured for RDT&E are used forphoto, chase and utility missions at theNaval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Divisionat Patuxent River, Md.
Length: 39 ft.Height: 10 ft.Weight: 3,200 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 138 mph Ceiling: 20,000 ft., pressure altitude Range: 368 nm Crew: 5 (one pilot, four student pilots)
SQUADRONSHT-8 EightballersHT-18 Vigilant Eagles
MH-53E Sea DragonThe MH-53E, a mine-counter-measures
derivative of the CH-53E Super Stallion, isheavier and has a greater fuel capacity thanthe Super Stallion. Capable of transportingup to 55 troops, the MH-53E can carry a
16-ton payload 50 nautical miles, or a 10-ton payload 500 nautical miles. In itsprimary mission of airborne mine coun-termeasures, the MH-53E is capable oftowing a variety of mine-countermeasuressystems.
Length: 99 ft. (rotors turning) Height: 29 ft., 5 in. (tail rotor turning) Weight: 73,500 lbs. maximum takeoffSpeed: 196 mph Ceiling: 18,500 ft.Range: 1,120 nm Crew: 3 to 8 (two pilots, 1 to 6 crewmen)
SQUADRONSHC-4 Black StallionsHM-14 (USNR) VanguardHM-15 (USNR) Blackhawks
SPECIAL SQUADRONSVC-6 FirebeesVX-1 PioneersVX-9 Vampires
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Trident I (C-4) The Trident I replaced the Poseidon in
the Navy’s ballistic missile inventory. Itbecame operational in 1979 and is carriedon Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines.
Dimensions: 74 x 408 in.Weight: 73,000 lbs.Warhead: Designed to carry eightW76/MK 4 Propulsion: Cross-linked, double-basefuel rocket Range: 4,000 nm.Manufacturer: Lockheed-Martin
Trident II (D-5)Larger and with longer range than the
Trident I, the Trident II was first testedaboard a submarine in March 1989 anddeployed in 1990.
Dimensions: 83 x 528 in.Weight: 130,000 lbs.Warhead: Designed to carry 12 W76/MK4 or eight W88/MK 5Propulsion: Solid-fuel rocket Range: 4,000 nm.Manufacturer: Lockheed-Martin
GENERAL-PURPOSE BOMBS
The MK-80 series general-purposebomb family was created in the late 1940sand has been the standard air-launchedbomb for the services ever since. Thegeneral-purpose bomb family is designedto provide blast and fragmentation effectsand is used extensively in a number ofconfigurations including laser-guided bombs(LGBs), joint direct attack munitions (JDAM)and air-delivered mining applications. Theunguided versions of the general-purposebomb can also be delivered in freefall orretarded modes depending upon missionrequirements.
There were four basic versions of these
bombs in inventory for many years:– 250 pound MK-81,– 500 pound MK-82/BLU 111– 1,000 pound MK-83/BLU 110 and– 2,000 pound MK-84/BLU 117.
Production of the 250-pound general-purpose bomb has been discontinued andit is no longer carried in the active inventory.The remaining versions of the MK-80 seriesbombs are being converted from the MKdesignation to the bomb-loaded unit (BLU)designation during new production. TheNavy’s MK-80 series bombs remaining ininventory are filled with H-6 high explosive;the newer BLU series bombs incorporate aPBXN-109 explosive that provides lesssensitive characteristics and is consideredsafer to handle and stow.
Laser-Guided Bomb (LGB) KitsLaser-guided bomb kits were developed
to enhance the terminal accuracy of air-launched, general-purpose bombs andentered the fleet’s inventory in 1968 An LGBkit consists of a Computer Control Groupand Air Foil Group. The kit is normallyattached to a general-purpose bomb toform an LGB.
Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)The JDAM is a guidance kit that converts
existing unguided bombs into precision-guided “smart” munitions. The tail sectioncontains an inertial navigational system(INS) and a global positioning system (GPS).JDAM improves the accuracy of unguidedbombs in any weather condition. It can beemployed from every Navy fighter-attackaircraft such as the AV-8B, F/A-18 and F-14.
Target coordinates can be loaded intothe aircraft before takeoff, manually beforeweapon release, and automatically enteredthrough target designation with onboardaircraft sensors.
Once released from the aircraft, theJDAM navigates to the target autonomously.In its most accurate mode the JDAM system
will have an error of less than 40 feet.JDAM enables multiple weapons to be
directed against single or multiple targetson a single pass. The weapon’s perfor-mance was demonstrated in 1999 duringOperation Allied Force, OperationsSouthern Watch and Enduring Freedom;and in Operation Iraqi Freedom, withexpenditures of more than 6,000 JDAMsagainst enemy targets.
JDAM provides the Navy with an all-weather, affordable, air-to-surfaceweapons with delivery accuracy exceedingrequirements.
Length: (JDAM and warhead) GBU-31(v) 2/B: 152.7 in.; GBU-31 (v) 4/B:148.6 in.; GBU-32 (v) 2/B: 119.5 in.;GBU-38/B: 92.64 in.Weight: (JDAM and warhead) GBU-31(v) 2/B: 2,036 lbs.; GBU-31 (v) 4/B:2,115 lbs.; GBU-32 (v) 2/B: 1,013 lbs.;GBU-38/B: 590 lbs.Wing Span: GBU-31: 25 in.; GBU-32:19.6 ins.Range: Up to 15 milesCeiling: 45,000 + feetGuidance System: GPS-aided INSContractor: Boeing Corporation.
Joint Stand-off Weapon (JSOW)The joint standoff weapon is an air-
launched “drop-and-forget” weapon that iscapable of approximately 40 nautical milestand-off ranges. JSOW provides the fleetwith a strike interdiction capability againstsoft targets such as fixed and relocatable airdefense elements, parked aircraft commandand control facilities, light combat vehicles,industrial elements and enemy troops.Currently, two variants of JSOW are planned:AGM-154A, that uses general-purposesubmunitions and JSOW C that employs aunitary type warhead.
Dimensions: 160 inches; box shapeddiameter 13 inches on a side; 106 incheswingspanWeight: From 1,065 pounds to 1,500 pounds Range: Low altitude launch – 15 nauticalmiles, High altitude launch – 65 nauticalmilesWarhead(s): BLU-97 – Combined effectsbomblets, BLU-108 – Sensor fusedweapon, Broach multi-stage warheadContractor: Raytheon Co.
HARM (High-Speed Anti-Radar Missile)HARM is the standard anti-radar missile
in the U.S. inventory. It’s used as both astrike-protection and anti-ship weapon.First deployed aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV63) in January 1984. First used in combatin April 1986 during raids on Libya.
Dimensions: 10 m x 13 ft. 7 in. x 44 in.wingspanWeight: 798 lbs.Warhead: 146 lbs.Range: Depends on launch speed/altitude Propulsion: Dual-thrust rocket motor(Mach 2+) Manufacturer: Raytheon
HARPOON/SLAM-ER
The Harpoon and Stand-Off Land AttackMissile-Expanded Response (SLAM-ER)missiles are derivatives from the originalHarpoon, which was conceived in 1965.
HarpoonAir, surface-launched, anti-ship, all-
weather cruise missile. Originally designedas an air-to-surface missile for the P-3 Orion,the Harpoon, which entered service in1977, can now be carried by virtually allnaval platforms.
Dimensions:12.6 ft. long-air launched;15.2 ft. long-surface launched.Weight: 1,160 lbs. (air launch), 1,459 lbs.(ASROC launcher), 1,520 lbs. (SAMlauncher), 1,523 lbs. (capsule/canisterlaunch) Speed: High subsonic speeds Warhead: 488.5 lbs. HE (blast;semi-armor piercing) Propulsion: Turboject (cruise) w/solid-fuel booster for ship launch Range: 75 nm.Manufacturer: The Boeing Company
Stand-Off Land Attack Missile-Expanded Response (SLAM-ER)
SLAM-ER is an upgrade to the SLAMand is currently in production. SLAM-ERhas a greater range (150+ miles), a titaniumwarhead for increased penetration and soft-ware improvements which allow the pilotto retarget the impact point during theterminal phase of attack. It is also the firstland-attack missile equipped with automatictarget acquisition for precision targeting.
MaverickThe Maverick is a short-range, air-to-
surface, tactical missile. The version usedby the Navy carries a warhead designed topenetrate large, hard targets. First deployedin August 1972.
Dimensions: 8.2 ft. long; 12 in. diameter;2.4 ft. wing span Weight: 635 lbs.Warhead: 300 lbs.Propulsion: Two-stage, solid-fuel rocketmotor Speed: Supersonic Range: Approx. 14 nm.Manufacturer: Hughes/Raytheon
Tomahawk Cruise MissileAn all-weather, ship- or submarine-
launched, cruise missile. Tomahawks haveproven to be highly survivable weaponsdue to their low radar detectability andterrain/wave-skimming flight. First deployedin 1986.
Dimensions: 18.3 ft. long (20.6 ft. withbooster); 20.4 in. diameter; 8.9 ft. wingspan Weight: 2,650 lbs. (3,200 lbs. with booster)Warhead: 1,000 lbs. (conventional) orconventional submunitions dispenserwith combined-effect bombletsPropulsion: Turbojet (cruise); solid-fuelbooster (launch) Speed: Subsonic Range: 870 nm. (land attack/conventionalwarhead) Manufacturer: Raytheon
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SparrowA highly-maneuverable, all-weather,
beyond-visual-range, semi-active radarhoming air-to-air missile used by the UnitedStates, NATO and other allied forces. Ashipboard version, the Sea Sparrow, providesU.S. Navy and NATO ships with an effective,anti-air weapon. First deployed in 1958,numerous models and upgrades haveoccurred to the Sparrow missile family.Current air-to-air versions are carried onthe F-14 and F/A-18 aircraft.
Dimensions: 12 ft. long; 8 in. diameter;3.4 ft. wingspan Weight: 500 lbs.Warhead: 88 lbs. annular blast fragmentation Propulsion: Solid-fuel rocket motor Speed: SupersonicManufacturer: Raytheon
SidewinderThe Sidewinder is a short-range,
infrared, within visual range air-to-airmissiles used by the United States, NATOand other allied nations. The missile hasbeen through a number of modernizationsand the current fleet weapon is the AIM-9M.The missile is an all-aspect heat-seekingmissile with improved capabilities againstcountermeasures. A major modification tothe AIM-9M Sidewinder is the AIM-9X.
The AIM-9X is a joint U.S. Navy andU.S. Air Force program that upgrades themissile with a staring focal plan array inthe seeker, and extremely agile airframeand state-of-the-art signal processorsresulting in enhanced target acquisition,missile kinematics and improved infraredcounter-countermeasure capabilities. Themissile’s high off boresight capability canbe coupled to a helmet-mounted cueingsystem that will revolutionize the way thatair-to-air missiles are employed. TheSidewinder is currently deployed on the F-14, F/A-18, AV-8 and AH-1 aircraft
Dimensions: 9.6 ft. long; 5 in. diameter;2.1 ft. wingspanWeight: 190 lbs.Warhead: 20.8 blast fragmentation
Propulsion: High performance,solid-fuel rocket motor Speed: Supersonic Manufacturer: Raytheon
SHIPBOARD GUNS
MK-45 – 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gunThis 54-caliber, lightweight gun provides
surface combatants accurate naval gunfireagainst fast, highly-maneuverable, surfacetargets, air threats and shore batteriesduring amphibious operations.
Caliber: 5 inch/54 inch Shell Weight: 70 lbs.Firing Rate: 20 rounds per minute Muzzle Velocity: 2,650 ft./sec Range: 13 nm.Magazine Capacity: 475 to 500 rounds Weight: 47,820 lbs.
MK-38 – 25 mm machine gun systemThe naval version of the Army
Bushmaster, or “Chain Gun.” This single-barrel, air-cooled, heavy machine gunmeets the needs of ships throughout thefleet, especially those operating in theArabian Gulf.
Caliber: 25mm/87 Round Weight: 1.1 lbs.Muzzle Velocity: 1,100 m/sec Range: 2,700 yds.Type of Fire: Single shot; 175rounds/min. in automatic Manufacturer: Crane Division, NavalSurface Warfare Center
MK-75 – 76mm/62 caliber 3-inch gunBest suited for use aboard smaller combat
vessels, the MK-75 features rapid fire capability with low manning requirements.The gun was approved for fleet use in 1975and was first deployed aboard USS OliverHazard Perry (FFG 7) in 1978.
Caliber: 3-inch/62 Firing Rate: 85 rounds/min.
Muzzle Velocity: 925 m/sec Range: 10 nm.Weight: 7.35 tons Manufacturer: FMC Naval SystemsDivision and OTO Melara
Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS)The Phalanx CIWS combines a 20mm
Gatling gun with search and tracking radarto provide surface ships with terminaldefense against anti-ship missiles. The systemunderwent operational tests and evaluationon board USS Bigelow (DD 942) in 1977and went into production in 1978 with thefirst systems installed aboard USS CoralSea (CV 43) in 1980. The original versionsused rounds made from depleted uraniumthat have since been replaced by tungstenrounds.
Caliber: 20mm/53 Firing Rate: 1,000-3,000 rounds/min.Muzzle Velocity: 3,650 ft./sec Range: 6,000 yds.Manufacturer: Hughes Missile SystemsCompany
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Penguin Anti-ship MissileThe Norwegian-designed and built
Penguin anti-ship missile is carried aboardLamps III helicopters. First deployed in 1993.
Dimensions: 10 ft long; 11.2 in. diameter;39 in. wingspanWeight: 847 lbs.Propulsion: Solid-fuel rocketmotor/solid-fuel booster Warhead: 265 lbs., semi-armor piercing Range: 25 nm. Speed: Mach 1.2Manufacturer: Konigsberg Vaapenfabrikk(Norway)
ANTI-AIR WARFARE (AAW)AIRCRAFT GUNS
M61A1 This 20mm Gatling gun, which also
forms the basis for the Phalanx Close-InWeapons System (see “Anti-aircraft Warfare”section), is mounted aboard the F/A-18Hornet and F-14 Tomcat.
Caliber: 20mm//62Muzzle Velocity: 3,400 ft./sec.Rate of Fire: 4,000 or 6,000 rounds/min.Weight: 841 lbs. total (gun, feed system,ammunition) Manufacturer: General Electric
SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILES
Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Developed jointly with the Federal
Republic of Germany, RAM provides shipswith a low-cost, self-defense system againstanti-ship missiles.
Dimensions: 9.25 ft. long; 5 in. diameter;1.5 ft. wingspan Weight: 162 lbs.Warhead: 25 lbs.Propulsion: Solid-fuel rocketRange: 5 nm.Speed: Supersonic Manufacturer: Raytheon
STANDARD MISSILE-1(SM-1)/ STANDARDMISSILE-2 (SM-2)
Designed as a surface-to-airand surface- to-surface missile,the Standard missile is currently employedin two variations: SM-1/SM-2 MR (mediumrange) and SM-2 ER (Extended Range).
The first Standard missile entered thefleet in 1970. The SM-2 ER arrived in 1981.
SM-1/SM-2 MRDimensions: 14.7 ft. long; 13.5 in.diameter; 3.6 ft. wingspan Weight: 1,100 lbs. (SM-1 ); 1,380 lbs.(SM-2) Warhead: Proximity fuse/high-explosive Propulsion: Dual thrust/solid-fuel rocket Range: 15 to 20 nm. (SM-1); 40 to 90 nm. (SM-2 MR) Manufacturer: Raytheon
SM-2 ERDimensions: 26.2 ft long; 13.5 in.diameter; 5.2 ft. wingspan Weight: 2,980 lbs.Warhead: Proximity fuse/high-explosive Propulsion: Two-stage/solid-fuel rocket;sustainer motor and booster motor Range: 65 to 100 nm.Manufacturer: Raytheon
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
Advanced, Medium-Range, Air-to-AirMissile (AMRAAM)
An all-weather, all-environment, radarguided missile developed as a follow-on tothe Sparrow missile series. AMRAAM issmaller, faster, lighter and has improvedcapabilities against very low-altitude andhigh-altitude targets in an electronic counter-measure environment. Its active radar, inconjunction with an inertial reference unitand microcomputer system makes the
missile less dependent on the aircraft firecontrol system enabling the pilot to aimand fire several missiles at multiple targets.The AMRAAM is a result of a joint U.S.Navy and U.S. Air Force development effortand is in service with numerous NATOand Allied countries. The AMRAAM wasdeployed in September 1991 and is carriedon the F/A-18 Hornet.
Dimensions: 12 ft. (long); 7 in. diameter;21 in. wingspan Weight: 335 lbs.Warhead: Blast fragmentation; highexplosivePropulsion: High performance, solid fuelrocket motor Speed: Supersonic Manufacturer: Raytheon
AIM-54 Phoenix MissileThe Phoenix missile is the Navy's only
long-range, air-to-air missile. The missile isdesigned for use in all-weather and heavyjamming environments. The improvedPhoenix, the AIM-54C, can better counterprojected threats from tactical aircraft andcruise missiles.
Dimensions: 13 ft. long; 15 in. diameter;36 in. wingspanWeight: 1,024 pounds Propulsion: Solid propellant rocketmotor Warhead: 135 lb., proximity fuse, highexplosiveRange: In excess of 100 nm.Speed: In excess of 3,000 mph
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Weapons60mm Mortar
Often combined with the M-60machine gun, the 60mm mortar is usedaboard patrol boats (PBs).
Caliber: 60mm Firing Rate: 10 rounds/min. (triggermode); 18 rounds/min. (drop mode)Muzzle Velocity: 500 ft./sec Range: 1,850 to 2,000 yds.
ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE(ASW) TORPEDOES
MK-46The MK 46 MOD 5A(S) torpedo
achieved its initial operational Capabilityand was introduced into the fleet in 1979.It can be launched from fixed and rotarywing aircraft and surface combatants VLAand torpedo tubes. Full-up MK 46 torpedoesare no longer being produced. In 1987, amajor upgrade program enhanced theperformance of the MK 46 Mod 5A(S) inshallow water.
A service life extension program wasinitiated in 1992 to extend the life of theMK 46 Mod 5A(S), convert it to the MK46 Mod 5A(SW), and to provide additionalshallow water and bottom avoidance modes.The MK 46 Mod 5A(SW) was introducedto the Fleet in 1996.
Dimensions: 8.5 ft. long, 12.75 in.diameterWeight: 512 lb.Range:: More than 8,000 yds.Speed: 45 KnotsPropulsion: Two-speed, reciprocationexternal combustionWarhead: 96 lbs. of PBXN-103Depth: Greater than 1,200 ft.Original Manufacturer: AlliantTechsystems, Honeywell
MK-48The MK-48 Torpedo is a long-range,
high-speed, deep-depth, wire-guidedacoustic homing weapon designed tocombat slow diesel submarines, fast, deepdiving nuclear submarines and high-performance surface ships and can becarried aboard all Navy submarines.Developed by the Applied ResearchLaboratory, Pennsylvania State University,and Westinghouse Electric Corporation,Baltimore, the MK-48 and its subsequentvariants have been in service with the Navysince 1972.
In 1975 an operational requirement wasissued by OPNAV to develop modificationsto the MK-48 to keep pace with threatadvancements. This development effortwas accelerated to neutralize the formerSoviet Alpha threat and resulted in theMK-48 MOD 4 that achieved InitialOperational Capability in 1980.
Additional efforts resulted in develop-ment of the digital advanced capability(ADCAP) MK-48 MOD 5 that is carriedby Los Angeles and Seawolf-class attacksubmarines and some Ohio-class ballisticmissile submarines. The MK-48 MOD 5became operational in 1988 and was
approved for production a year later.Although full-up torpedoes have not
been produced since 1994, modifications(ADCAP MODS) produced by NorthrupGrumman and Raytheon SystemsCorporation have enhanced its counter-measure rejection capability, increased itsguidance and control processing andmemory and improved its shallow watercapabilities. This newest variant is desig-nated the MK-48 MOD 6.
Dimensions: 19 feet long, 21 in. diameterWeight: 3,434 lbs. (MK-48) 3,695 (MK-48 ADCAP)Range: Greater than 8 nm.Speed: Greater than 28 KnotsPropulsion: Positive displacementPiston-type engine with OTTO fuel IIWarhead: Not givenDepth: Not givenOriginal Manufacturer: Gould
MK-50The MK-50 torpedo began low-rate
initial production in 1987. The MK-50 canbe launched from all ASW aircraft andfrom torpedo tubes aboard surfacecombatants. It is an advanced lightweightdigital torpedo designed for use againstfaster, deeper-diving and more sophisti-cated submarines.
The stored chemical energy propulsionsystem develops full power at all depthsand is capable of multi-speed operationsrequired by the tactical situation. Althoughfull-up torpedoes have not been producedsince 1993, the Block I software upgradeprogram has enhanced the MK 50’sshallow water and countermeasure capa-bility. Also a new longer-lasting, safer andcheaper stored chemical energy propulsionsystem is currently being introduced.
Dimensions: 9.3 ft. long, 12.75 in.diameterWeight: 750 lbs.Range: In excess of 14,000 yds.Speed: Multiple speeds with a top speedin excess of 40 knotsPropulsion: Close-cycle Stored ChemicalEnergy Propulsion SystemWarhead: Approximately 100 lbs. highexplosive shaped chargeDepth: 3,600 ft.Original Manufacturer: AlliantTechsystems, Westinghouse
MINES
MK-67 Submarine Launched MobileMine (SLMM)
Based on the MK 37 torpedo, theSLMM is a submarine-deployed mine usedfor covert mining in hostile environments.The MK-67 began active service in 1987.
Type: Submarine-laid bottom mine.Dimensions:13.4 ft. long; 19 in. diameter Detection System: Magnetic/seismictarget detection devices (TDDs)Depth Range: Shallow waterWeight: 1,735 poundsExplosives: 515 pounds of high explosive
MK-65 QuickstrikeThe Quickstrike is a family of shallow-
water, aircraft-laid mine used primarilyagainst surface ships. The MK-65 mine is athin-walled mine casing. MK-62 and MK-63 mines are converted, general-purposebombs All were approved for service use inthe early 1980s.
Type: Aircraft-laid bottom mine.Dimensions: MK-65 mine is 10.7 ft. long;21 in. diameter (29 in. across fins; MK-62 and MK-63 mines vary in lengthdepending on flight gear usedDetection System: Magnetic/seismic/ ormagnetic/seismic/pressure target detec-tion devices (TDDs) are used onvarious models.Depth Range: Shallow water Weight: MK-62, MK-63 and MK-65 are500, 1,000 and 2,000 pound classrespectivelyExplosives: Various loads
MK-60 CaptorThe Captor is the Navy’s primary, anti-
submarine weapon. This deep-water mineis designed to be laid by aircraft orsubmarines and is anchored to the oceanfloor. Its acoustic detection system isdesigned to seek hostile submarines, whileignoring surface craft and friendly subma-rine acoustic signatures. Upon detection ofa hostile submarine, the Captor launchesan MK-46 Mod 4 torpedo. First fleet use in 1979.
Type: Aircraft, ship or submarine-laid,magnetically-moored mine.Dimensions: Aircraft/Ship laid: 12 ft.long/21 in. diameter; Submarine laid:11 ft. long/21 in. diameter Detection System: Reliable acoustic path(RAP) sound propagation.Depth Range: Up to 3,000 ft.Weight: Air/Ship laid: 2,370 pounds;submarine laid: 2,056 pounds Explosives: 96 pounds of PBXN 103high explosive MK-46 torpedo.
MK-56The MK-56 mine is primarily an ASW
mine (the oldest still in use). It reachedinitial operating capability in 1962.
Type: Aircraft-laid, moored mine Dimensions: 9.5 ft. long (withoutfairing); 23 in. diameterDetection System: Total field magnetometer.Depth Range: intermediate water Weight: 2,000-pound classExplosives: 360 pounds of high explosive
Sources: Atlantic Ordnance Command, Yorktown, Va.;Strategic Systems Programs; Naval Sea Systems Command,Naval Air Systems Command.
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THE NAVY’S EDUCATIONPROGRAMS FIT EVERY NEED
Sea WarriorThe Revolution in Training continues to
align training and educational opportunitieswith the needs of the fleet and our Sailorsthrough Sea Warrior, the Navy’s humanresource pillar that supports Sea Power 21.Sea Warrior integrates the Navy’s manpower,personnel and training organizations–active and Reserve–into a single, efficient,information-rich human resource manage-ment system.
Naval training and education supportsall Sailors with a career learning continuumand the tools they need to not only operate,but to excel in the increasingly demandingand dynamic environment of today’s Navy.Navy Knowledge Online offers a 24/7resource for Sailors to track their progres-sion through their personal Five VectorModel (5VM), a detailed roadmap forsuccess while in the Navy and beyond.
For more information on the Revolutionin Training, visit the Naval PersonnelDevelopment Command Web site at:https://www.npdc.navy.mil/
Naval HeritageThe Navy has made a concerted effort
to ensure new Sailors, both officer andenlisted, receive a strong indoctrination innaval history and naval heritage. Beginningin 2005, all newly-enlisted Sailors willreceive a copy of A Sailor’s History of theU.S. Navy, written by Thomas J. Cutler.
Naval heritage is a part of every GeneralMilitary Training (GMT) session for FY05.For more information on naval heritage,visit the NETC Web site athttps://www.netc.navy.mil, and for questionsregarding GMT, e-mail the program coor-dinators at [email protected].
Human Performance CenterThe Human Performance Center (HPC)
determines the optimum ways to alleviateperformance deficiencies in a disciplined,systematic approach. An analysis of theentire system affecting mission accomplish-ment is conducted with primary focus onall factors affecting performance, notsimply human deficiencies.
HPC has assisted in revamping andimproving weapons handling, flight decksafety and air intercept controller perfor-mance; and reducing training costs and oilspill occurrences, to name just a few. Formore information on HPC visit the HPCWeb site at: http://www.hpc.navy.mil/
Professional Military EducationTo support mission accomplishment
and professional growth, Naval Educationand Training Command (NETC) providesa Professional Military Education (PME)Continuum for all Sailors–officer andenlisted. The Continuum includesadvanced education (beyond secondaryschool level), traditional Navy-specificProfessional Military Education (NPME),Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)and leadership development.
For more information on PME, visit theNETC Web site at https://www.netc.navy.mil
Navy College ProgramRecord numbers of Sailors are taking
college courses, thanks to the wide spectrumof assistance programs now available in theNavy. Visit your local Navy College Office(NCO) is the first step to learn about thewide variety of college level examinationsavailable, such as the Defense Activity forNon-Traditional Education Support(DANTES) Examination Program, theCollege Level Examination Program (CLEP)and the Defense Subject Standardized Tests(DSST) program. In addition to pursuingactual courses through residential or distancelearning, Sailors can take tests in a varietyof subjects and receive recommendedcollege credit for each test successfullycompleted. For more information visit the Navy College Web site at:https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/
Tuition AssistanceOne of the more popular educational
assistance programs is the Tuition Assistance(TA) program. NETC funds 100 percent ofauthorized tuition and fees for Sailors, upto a maximum of $250 per semester hourfor up to 12 semester hours per fiscal year.The $250 per semester hour (or semesterhour equivalent) payment applies only toauthorized tuition and fees related to courseenrollment; it does not apply to books orother expenses. The 12-semester hour limitper fiscal year applies to all Sailors.
FY04, with more than 55,000 participantstook more than 137,000 courses–anincrease of more than 10 percent in bothcourses and participants from FY03. TAprogram growth has almost doubled sinceFY02, with more than 75 million dollarsexpended in support of FY04 participants.For more information visit the NavyCollege Web site at: https://www.navy
college.navy.mil/
Montgomery GI BillMany Sailors have also elected to
contribute to the Montgomery GI Bill(MGIB), which can be used to fund collegecourses , by itself or in conjunction withTA (while on active duty). For furtherinformation check either the VA Web site:http://www.gibill.va.gov or your NCO forupdates.
Veterans’ Affairs (VA) EducationalAssistance Programs
Another Veterans’ educational assistanceprogram is the post-Vietnam Era Veterans’Educational Assistance Program (VEAP).For more information, contact the localNCO, the VA office at the college oruniversity they attend or Navy PersonnelCommand, PERS-604, at DSN 882-4258/59 or 901-874-4258/59. The VEAPWeb site is: http://www.gibill.va.gov/
SMARTThe Sailor/Marine American Council
on Education Registry Transcript (SMART)is now available to document AmericanCouncil on Education (ACE) recommendedcollege credit for military training andoccupational experience. SMART has twoversions: the Individual Copy is for theSailor’s personal information and containsinstructions for correcting errors or omis-sions. The Institutional Copy is an officialtranscript sent directly to an academicinstitution of the Sailor’s choice.
To obtain either an Individual (unofficial)or Institutional SMART, go to the Web sitehttps://smart.cnet.navy.mil, visit your localNCO or contact the Navy College Center(NCC) toll free at 1-877-253-7122 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Navy College Program for Afloat CollegeEducation (NCPACE)
NCPACE is designed to help Sailorscontinue their education while deployedaboard ships. All NCPACE college coursesare provided by accredited colleges anduniversities, and are 100 percent funded bythe Navy with the individual Sailor onlypaying for books. For more informationvisit the NCPACE Web page at:https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/
ncp/pace.html
Navy College Program DistanceLearning Partnership
To provide greater access to highereducation, the Navy College Program hasdeveloped various partnerships with collegesand universities to offer rating-relateddegrees through distance learning. Theseeducation partnerships provide Associate’sand Bachelor’s Degree programs related tovarious ratings, and make maximum use of military professional training and experience to fulfill degree requirements.
Courses are offered in a variety offormats, such as CD-ROM, videotape,video-teleconference and web-basedcourses. Contact the nearest NCO aboutdegree programs available from your partnership schools, or visit:https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/
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Servicemember’s Opportunity Colleges,Navy (SOCNAV)
SOCNAV is comprised of 85 accreditedcolleges that offer specific Associate’s andBachelor’s Degrees to Navy membersworldwide through both residential anddistance learning options. Member institu-tions agree to require only a minimumnumber of the courses to be taken fromthe home institution and they guaranteetransferability of most courses from otherSOCNAV institutions, thereby providingthe individual Sailor tremendous flexibilityin pursing a college degree. For moreinformation contact the nearest NCO orvisit: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/
ncp/socnav.html
(Source: Naval Education and TrainingCommand public affairs office.)
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The following books comprise theMaster Chief Petty Officer of theNavy’s Naval Heritage/Core Values
Reading Guide. This list is updated period-ically as part of the Chief Petty Officerselection Season. The books are available atyour local library or through the NavyExchange or the Uniform Center toll-freeordering system.
The Leadership, Management andPersonal Growth Reading Guide isintended as a guide for all enlisted Navyleaders. Each of the books on this listcontains sound management concepts andideas, many of which can be applied to yourleadership role in the Navy. Keep in mindthat these books are written by civilians,for the civilian workplace, so not everythingwill directly apply.
“A” LIST: SUGGESTED READING A Most Fortunate Ship: Narrative History of Old Ironsidesby Tyrone G. Martin
A Sailor’s Log: Recollections of Forty Years ofNaval Lifeby Rear Adm. Robley D. Evans
A Voice From the Main Deck: Being a Recordof the Thirty Years’ Adventures of Samuel Leechby Samuel Leech
Battleship Sailorby Theodore C. Mason, Edward L. Beach Jr.
Brave Ship, Brave Menby Arnold S. Lott
Crossing the Line: A Bluejacket’s World War II Odysseyby Alvin Kernan
Descent Into Darknessby Edward C. Raymer
Devotion to Duty: A Biography of AdmiralClifton A.F. Spragueby John F. Wukovits, Thomas B. Buell
Divided Waters: The Naval History of the Civil Warby Ivan Musicant
Every Other Day: Letters from the Pacificby George B. Lucas
Good Night Officially: The Pacific War Lettersof a Destroyer Sailorby James O. Raines, William M. McBride (editor)
In Harm’s Way: The Sinking of the USS
Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story ofIts Survivorsby Doug Stanton
In Love and War: The Story of a Family’sSacrifice During the Vietnam Years (Revisedand Updated)by Jim and Sybil Stockdale
Iwoby Richard Wheeler
Life in Mr. Lincoln’s Navyby Dennis J. Ringle
Naked Warriors: The Story of the U.S. Navy Frogmenby Frances Douglas Fane and Don Moore
Nimitzby E.B. Potter
Quiet Heroes: Navy Nurses of the Korean War 1950-1953by Frances Omori
Raiders from the Sea: The Story of the SpecialBoat Service in World War IIby John Lodwick
Raiders of the Deepby Lowell Thomas, Gary E. Weit (photographer)
Shield and Sword: The United States Navyand the Persian Gulf Warby Edward J. Marolda and Robert J. Schneller Jr.
Ship’s Doctorby Terrence Riley
Submarine Diary: The Silent Stalking of Japanby Corwin Mendenhall, I.J. Galantin
The Battle of Cape Esperance: Encounter at Guadalcanalby Charles O. Cook
The Fast Carriers: The Forging of an Air Navyby Clark G. Reynolds
The Fighting Liberty Ships: A Memoirby A.A. Hoehling
The Golden Thirteen: Recollections of the First Black Naval Officersby Paul Stillwell
The Last Patrolby Harry Holmes
Thunder Below: The USS Barb RevolutionizesSubmarine Warfare in World War IIby Eugene B. Fluckey
Tin Can Sailor: Life Aboard the USS Sterett, 1939-1945by C. Raymond Calhoun
We Will Stand By You: Serving in the Pawnee,1942-1945by Theodore C. Mason
What a Way to Spend a War: Navy Nurse POWs in the Philippinesby Dorothy Still Danner
“B” LIST: REFERENCEA Quest for Glory: A Biography of RearAdmiral John A Dahlgrenby Robert J. Schneller Jr.
Admiral John H. Towers: The Struggle forNaval Air Supremacyby Clark G. Reynolds
Air Raid: Pearl Harbor!: Recollections of a Day of Infamyby Paul Stillwell
All at Sea: Coming of Age In World War IIby Louis R. Harlan
American Naval History: An IllustratedChronology of the U.S. Navy and MarineCorps, 1775-Presentby Jack Sweetman
Assault from the Sea: The AmphibiousLanding at Inchonby Curtis A. Utz
At Dawn We Slept: The Untold Story of Pearl Harborby Gordon W. Prange
Authors at Sea: Modern American WritersRemember Their Naval Serviceby Robert Shenk
Book of Navy Songsby The Trident Society
Clash of the Titans: World War II at Seaby Walter J. Boyne
Cordon of Steel: The U.S. Navy and the CubanMissile Crisisby Curtis A. Utz
Crossed Currents: Navy Women from WorldWar I to Tailhookby Jean Ebbert, Marie-Beth Hall
E-Boat Alert: Defending the NormandyInvasion Fleetby James Foster Tent
Great American Naval Battlesby Jack Sweetman
Heroes in Dungarees: The Story of theAmerican Merchant Marines in World War IIby John Bunker
History of the U.S. Navy, Vol. 1, 1775-1941by Robert W. Love Jr.
History of the U.S. Navy, Vol. 2, 1942-1991by Robert W. Love Jr.
History of U.S. Naval Operations in World War II,Vol.I-XV, by Samuel Eliot Morison
Honor Bound: American Prisoners of War inSoutheast Asia, 1961-1973by Stuart I. Rochester, Frederick T. Wiley
Kinkaid of the Seventh Fleet: A Biography ofAdmiral Thomas C. Kinkaid, U.S. Navyby Gerald E. Wheeler
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone GeniusWho Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem ofHis Timeby Dava Sobel
Magnificent Mitscherby Theodore Taylor, Jeffrey G. Barlow
Miracle at Midwayby Gordon W. Prange
Okinawa: The Last Battle of World War IIby Robert Leckie
One Hundred Years of Sea Power: The U.S.Navy, 1890-1990by George W. Baer
Prisoners of the Japaneseby Gavan Daws
PT 105by Dick Keresey
Quiet Warrior: A Biography of AdmiralRaymond A. Spruanceby Thomas B. Buell
Revolt of the Admirals: The Fight for NavalAviation 1945-1950by Jeffrey Barlow, Dean C. Allard
Rocks & Shoals: Naval Discipline in the Ageof Fighting Sailby James E. Valle
Run Silent,Run Deepby Edward L. Beach Jr.
Sea Power: A Naval Historyby E.B. Potter (editor)
Submarine Admiral: From Battlewagons toBallistic Missilesby I.J. Galantin
Submarine Commander: A Story of World WarII and Koreaby Paul R. Schratz
The First Team: Pacific Naval Air Combat fromPearl Harbor to Midwayby John B. Lundstrom
The First Team and the GuadalcanalCampaign: Naval Fighter Combat from Augustto November 1942by John B. Lundstrom
This People’s Navy: The Making of AmericanSea Powerby Kenneth J. Hagan
The Two Ocean War: A Short History of theUnited States Navy in the Second World Warby Samuel Eliot Morison
The Unsinkable Fleet: The Politics of U.S. Navy Expansion in World War IIby Joel R. Davidson
U-Boat Commander: A Periscope View of the Battle of the Atlanticby Peter Cremer, Fritz Brustat (naval photographer)
Unsung Sailors: The Naval Armed Guard in World War IIby Justin F. Gleichauf
War at Sea: A Naval History of World War IIby Nathan Miller
War Beneath the Sea: Submarine ConflictDuring World War IIby Peter Padfield
We Pulled Together and Won! PersonalMemories of the World War II Eraby Reminisce Books
LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT ANDPERSONAL GROWTH READING Built to Last: Successful Habits of VisionaryCompaniesby James Collins and Jerry Porras
Changing the Game: OrganizationalTransformations of the First, Second, and Thirdby Eric G. Flamholtz, Yvonne Randle andHoward Schultz
Decision Traps: Ten Barriers to BrilliantDecision-Making and How to Overcome Themby J. Edward Russo
Deep Change: Discovering the Leader Withinby Robert E. Quinn
Futurize Your Enterprise: Business Strategy inthe Age of the E-customerby David Siegel
Imaginization: New Mindsets for Seeing,Organizing and Managingby Gareth Morgan
In Athena’s Camp: Preparing for Conflict in theInformation Ageby John Arquilla, et al.
Leadership and Self-deception: Getting Out ofthe Boxby Arbinger Institute
Leadership is an Artby Max DePree
Leadership Without Easy Answersby Ronald Heifetz
Leading Changeby John P. Kotter
Managing at the Speed of Changeby Daryl R. Conner
The Cluetrain Manifesto: The End of Businessas Usualby Doc Searls, Christopher Locke, Rick Levine
The Digital Economy: Promise and Peril in theAge of Networked Intelligenceby Don Tapscott
The Digital Estate: Strategies for Competing,Surviving and Thriving in an InternationalWorldby Chuck L. Martin Jr.
The Human Side of Intranets: Content, Style,and Politicsby Jerry W. Koehler, et al.
The Leadership Engine: Building Leaders atEvery Levelby Noel M. Tichy and Eli B. Cohen
The Lexus and the Olive Tree: UnderstandingGlobalizationby Thomas L. Friedman
The Other 90%: How to Unlock Your VastUntapped Potential for Leadership and Lifeby Robert K. Cooper
The Power of Alignment: How GreatCompanies Stay Centered and AccomplishThingsby George Labovitz and Victor Rosansky
Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way toDeal With Change in Your Work and in Your Lifeby Spencer Johnson, Kenneth Blanchard
Source: www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/mcpon/readgide.html
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