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)
16
Q
AE
A
ammunition ship
17
Q
AO
A
oiler
18
Q
MHC
A
mine Hunter coastal
19
Q
LCC
A
amphibious command ship
20
Q
FF /FFG/FFR
A
frigate/ guided missile frigate/ radar picket frigate
21
Q
AFS
A
combat store ship
22
Q
AOE
A
fast combat support ship
23
Q
BB
A
battleship
24
Q
LHA
A
amphibious assault ship (general purpose)
25
Q
MCS
A
mine countermeasure support ship
