• A joint support ship (JSS) is a multi-role naval vessel capable of launching and supporting joint amphibious and airlift operations. It can also provide...
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  • naval auxiliaries for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) began as the Joint Support Ship Project, a Government of Canada procurement project for the RCN that...
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    combat support ship (US Navy hull classification symbol: AOE) is a type of replenishment auxiliary ship. Different from traditional logistic ships, the...
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    An auxiliary ship is a naval ship designed to support combatant ships and other naval operations. Auxiliary ships are not primary combatant vessels, though...
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    multi-function support ship for amphibious operations of the Royal Netherlands Navy, which is also used by the German Navy. The ship replaced both of...
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    An amphibious assault ship is a type of warship employed to land and support ground forces on enemy territory during an armed conflict. The design evolved...
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    Naval ships designed primarily for naval warfare are termed warships, as opposed to support (auxiliary ships) or shipyard operations. Naval ship classification...
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    which were retired in 2014. Two Berlin-class variants, described as Joint Support Ships, were ordered by the RCN to be built in Canada. As of 2023, both...
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  • 2024-06-30. "Joint Support Ship Design Decision". Archived from the original on 2013-06-03. Retrieved 2013-05-09. Backgrounder: Joint Support Ship Design Decision...
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  • refer to: Joint Security Stations, components of 2007's Operation Imposing Law in Iraq Joint support ship, a multi-role naval vessel Joint Surveillance...
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    deck) and a stern vehicle ramp. The ships can serve as command platforms for a staff of 75 persons (naval or joint staff) with a containerized command...
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    Corvette (redirect from Corvette (ship))
    fighting minor wars, supporting large fleets, or participating in show-the-flag missions. The English Navy began using small ships in the 1650s, but described...
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    as the Joint Support Ship Project, is to replace the previous Protecteur-class replenishment vessels with two to three new joint support ships, providing...
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    A dock landing ship (also called landing ship, dock or LSD) is an amphibious warfare ship with a well dock to transport and launch landing craft and amphibious...
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    Starts Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile Development". Retrieved 30 September 2024. ...the future Arsenal ship (known locally as Joint Strike Ship)... Holzer...
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    became the predecessor of the mine sweeping forces with specially designed ships and equipment to follow. These reserve Trawler Section fishermen and their...
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    cargo ships, and the older dock landing ships (LSD) by incorporating both a flight deck and a well deck that can be ballasted and deballasted to support landing...
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  • strategic sealift were to be included in the Joint Support Ship Project, however, a dedicated amphibious assault ship was favoured by some, such as then Chief...
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    Against merchant ships, U-boats observed the "prize rules" which meant they had to stop and inspect the ship, and take the crew off the ship before they could...
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    Including these ships, the total ships' displacement available to the Deutsche Marine is 280,000 tonnes. Procurement of joint support ships (either two JSS800...
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    carriers, converted from Cleveland-class light cruisers, were unsatisfactory ships for aviation with their narrow, short decks and slender, high-sheer hulls;...
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    and unloaded by a ramp that can support up to 100 tons of weight. Although designed for a military crew of 46, the ships usually have a crew of 26. The...
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    A fire ship or fireship is a large wooden vessel set on fire to be used against enemy ships during a ramming attack or similar maneuver. Fireships were...
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    amphibious ships further offshore, delivering assaults by helicopter and tiltrotor from over the horizon. This prompted the development of ships designed...
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    submarine tender, in British English a submarine depot ship, is a type of depot ship that supplies and supports submarines. Submarines are small compared to most...
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    support ground forces, such as marines, on enemy territory during an amphibious assault. Amphibious assault ship is a type of amphibious warfare ship...
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    Núñez (F104) Cristóbal Colón (F105) TF2000-class destroyer (planned, 8 ships to be built) Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) USS...
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    A ship is a large vessel that travels the world's oceans and other navigable waterways, carrying cargo or passengers, or in support of specialized missions...
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    Dutch Harbor Alaska, Kodiak, Alaska, Midway Atoll, and Wake Island. The ship USS Wyoming (BM-10) built in 1902 was used as the first submarine tender...
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    reclassified Landing Ship Support, Large, also performed radar picket duty and fire fighting. The original designation for the ships was LCS(L)(3), which...
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