TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
4. Submarines
OUTLINE SHEET 1-06-1 (continued)
a Transport and land marine personnel and
their equipment using helicopters, landing
craft, and amphibious vehicles.
b Perform antisubmarine warfare using
helicopters.
3 Amphibious transport docks (LPD)--Transport and
land personnel and equipment using helicopter and
landing craft.
4 Dock landing ships (LSD)--Transport and land:
a Troops
b Cargo
c Amphibious vehicles
d Landing craft— including landing craft air
cushion (LCAC)
a. Mission--Varies with the type of submarine.
b. Types
(1) Attack submarines (SSN)
(a) Locate and destroy enemy ships and submarines.
(b) Conduct land attacks.
(2) Ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)--Launch ballistic
missiles for attacks on enemy land targets.
(3) Guided missile submarines (SSGN)
(a) Locate and destroy enemy ships and submarines.
(b) Launch guided missiles for attacks on enemy land
targets.
5. Auxiliary Ships and Military Sealift (US Naval Ships (USNS))
a. Mission--Provide support services for the fleet.
b. Types
(1) Submarine tenders (AS)--Service submarines.
(2) Fast combat support ships (T-AOE, T-AKE)--Carry fuel,
ammunition, and supplies.
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