Warship Designations Flashcards
1
Q
CA
A
gun cruiser
2
Q
CV (CVN)
A
aircraft carrier (nuclear)
3
Q
DD /DDG
A
destroyers/ guided missile cruiser
4
Q
LSM
A
medium landing ship
5
Q
MCM
A
mine countermeasure ship
6
Q
LKA
A
amphibious cargo ship
7
Q
AOR
A
replenishment oiler
8
Q
MS0
A
minesweeper Ocean
9
Q
LPD
A
amphibious transport dock
10
Q
LHD
A
amphibious assault ship (multi purpose)
11
Q
LPH
A
amphibious assault ship (helicopter)
12
Q
PC
A
patrol coastal
13
Q
SS/SSN/SSBN
A
submarine/ nuclear powered sub/ ballistic missiles sub
14
Q
LSD
A
dock landing ship
15
Q
CG (CGN)
A
guided misfire cruiser (nuclear powered)
