2/C MQS Chapter 3: Surface Warfare

Military Sealift Command Designation

"USNS" United States Naval Ships

-Not Commissioned Ships

Military Sealift Command Crew

Civilians

Military Sealift Command Hull Markings

Prefix "T" before their Hull Numbers

What are the 5 basic categories of USNS Ships?

1.) Combat Logistics Force (CLF)

2.) Special Mission

3.) Prepositioning

4.) Service Support

5.) Sealift

Combat Logistics Force

Provide Logistics Support, carry fuel, ammunition and supplies

-Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships

-Fast Combat Support Ships

-Fleet Replenishment Oilers

Special Mission

-auxiliary general purpose oceanographic research vessels

-missile range and instrumentation ships

-navigation test support ships

-submarine Special warfare ships

Prepositioning

Quick and efficient movement of military gear between operating areas w/o reliance on other nations

Service Support

Towing

rescue and salvage

submarine support

repair services

floating medical facilities

Sealift

Provide Transportation for the DOD

Who is the Surface Warfare pipeline managed by?

PERS-41

Early Command for post DIV-O and post DEP head

compete for Executive/commanding officer opportunities for

-MCM

-Naval Support Elements (NSE)

-unmanned surface vessel (UXS)