Ship designations-thanks to rickusa

EnigmaNZ

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SHIP CLASSIFICATIONS
The following list of ship classifications is divided into
4 major sections: Combatant Ships, Combatant Craft, Support
Craft, and Auxiliary Ships. Each section is further broken down
into types of ships.
COMBATANT SHIPS
WARSHIPS
Aircraft Carriers
All ships designed primarily for the purpose of conducting
combat operations by aircraft which engage in attacks against
airborne, surface, sub-surface, and shore targets.
CTOL (Conventional Take Off and Landing Aircraft Carriers)
Multi-purpose Aircraft Carrier CV
Attack Aircraft Carrier CVA
Multi-purpose Aircraft Carrier Nuclear-Propulsion CVN
ASW Aircraft Carrier CVS
Surface Combatant
Large, heavily armed, surface ships which are designed
primarily to engage enemy forces on the high seas.
Battleships
Battleship BB
Cruisers
Gun Cruiser CA
Guided Missile Cruiser CG
Guided Missile Cruiser (Nuclear-Propulsion) CGN
Destroyers
Destroyer DD
Guided Missile Destroyer DDG
Frigates
Frigate FF
Guided Missile Frigate FFG
Submarine
All self-propelled submersible types regardless of whether
employed as combatant, auxiliary, or research and development
vehicles that have at least a residual combat capability.
Attack Submarines
Submarine SS (Some navues use SSK: K stands for hunter/killer)
Submarine (Nuclear-Powered) SSN
Ballistic Missile Submarines
Ballistic Missile Submarine (Nuclear-Powered) SSBN
Other Combatant Classification
Patrol Combatant
Combatants whose mission may extend beyond coastal duties and
whose characteristics include adequate endurance and sea keeping
to provide a capability for operations exceeding 48 hours on the
high seas without support.
Patrol Ships
Patrol Combatant PG
Guided Missile Patrol Combatant (Hydrofoil) PHM
Amphibious Warfare Ships
All ships having organic capability for amphibious assault
and which have characteristics enabling long duration operations
on the high seas.
Amphibious Helicopter/Landing Craft Carriers
Amphibious Assault Ship (General Purpose) LHA
Amphibious Assault Ship (Multi-Purpose) LHD
Amphibious Assault Ship (Helicopter) LPH
Amphibious Transport Dock LPD
Landing Craft Carriers
Amphibious Cargo Ship LKA
Amphibious Transport LPA
Dock Landing Ship LSD
Tank Landing Ship LST
Miscellaneous
Amphibious Command Ship LCC
Combat Logistics Ships
Ships which have the capability to provide underway
replenishment to fleet units.
Underway Replenishment
Ammunition Ship AE
Store Ship AF
Combat Store Ship AFS
Oiler AO
Fast Combat Support Ship AOE
Replenishment Oiler AOR
Mine Warfare Ships
All ships whose primary function is mine warfare on the high
seas.
Minesweepers
Minesweeper - Ocean MSO
Mine Countermeasures Ships
Mine Countermeasures Ship MCM
Minehunter, Coastal MHC
COMBATANT CRAFT
PATROL CRAFT
Surface patrol craft intended for use relatively near the
coast or in sheltered waters or rivers.
Coastal Patrol Combatants
Patrol Boat PB
Patrol Craft (Fast) PCP
River/Roadstead Craft
Mini-Armored Troop Carrier ATC
River Patrol Craft PBR
Amphibious Warfare Craft
All amphibious craft which have the organic capacity for
amphibious assault and are intended to operate principally in
coastal waters or may be carried aboard larger units.
Landing Craft
Landing Craft, Air Cushion LCAC
Landing Craft,. Mechanized LCM
Landing Craft, Personnel, Large LCPL
Landing Craft, Utility LCU
Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel LCVP
Amphibious Warping Tug LWT
Side Loading Warping Tug SLWT
Special Warfare Craft
Light Seal Support Craft LSSC
Medium Seal Support Craft MSSC
Swimmer Delivery Vehicle SDV
Special Warfare Craft, Light SWCL
Special Warfare Craft, Medium SWCM
Mine Warfare Craft
All craft with the primary function of mine warfare that are
intended to operate principally in coastal waters and may also be
carried aboard larger units.
Mine Countermeasures Craft
Minesweeping Boat MSB
SUPPORT CRAFT
Service Craft
A grouping of navy-subordinated craft (including non-self-
propelled) designed to provide general support to either
combatant forces or shore-based establishments.
Dry Docks (Non-self-propelled)
Large Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock AFDB
Small Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock AFDL
Medium Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock AFDM
Auxiliary Repair Dry Dock ARD
Medium Auxiliary Repair Dry Dock ARDM
Yard Floating Dry Dock YFD
Tugs (Self-propelled)
Large Harbor Tug YTB
Small Harbor Tug YTL
Medium Harbor Tug YTM
Tankers (Self-propelled)
Fuel Oil Barge YO
Gasoline Barge YOG
Water Barge YW
Lighters and Barges
Self-propelled
Harbor Utility Craft YFU
Covered Lighter YF
Non-self-propelled
Open Car Lighter YC
Car Float YCF
Aircraft Transportation Lighter YCV
Covered Lighter YFN
Large Covered Lighter YFNB
Lighter (Special Purposes) YFNX
Refrigerated Covered Lighter YFRN
Range Tender YFRT
Garbage Lighter YGN
Gasoline Barge YON
Oil Storage Barge YOS
Sludge Removal Barge YSR
Water Barge YWN
Other Craft
Self-propelled
Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle DSRV
Deep Submergence Vehicle DSV
Submersible Research Vehicle NR
Miscellaneous Auxiliary Service Craft YAG
Ferry Boat or Launch YFB
Torpedo Trials Craft YTT
Dredge YM
Patrol Craft, Training YP
Non-self-propelled
Barracks Craft APL
Floating Crane YD
Diving Tender YDT
Dry Dock Companion Craft YFND
Floating Power Barge YFP
Salvage Lift Craft YLC
Dredge YMN
Gate Craft YNG
Floating Pile Driver YPD
Floating Workshop YR
Repair and Berthing Barge YRB
Repair, Berthing and Messing Barge YRBM
Floating Dry Dock Workshop (Hull) YRDH
Floating Dry Dock Workshop (Machine) YRDM
Radiological Repair Barge YRR
Salvage Craft Tender YRST
Unclassified Miscellaneous
Unclassified Miscellaneous Unit IX
AUXILIARY SHIPS
Mobile Logistics Ships
Ships which have the capability to provide direct material
support to other deployed units operating far from home base.
Material Support
Destroyer Tender AD
Repair Ship AR
Submarine Tender AS
Support Ships
A grouping of ships designed to operate in the open ocean in
a variety of sea states to provide general support to either
combatant forces or shore based establishments. (Includes
smaller auxiliaries which by the nature of their duties, leave
inshore waters).
Fleet Support
Salvage Ship ARS
Submarine Rescue Ship ASR
Fleet Ocean Tug ATF
Salvage and Rescue Ship ATS
Other Auxiliaries
Auxiliary Crane Ship ACS
Miscellaneous AG
Deep Submergence Support Ship AGDS
Miscellaneous Command Ship AGF
Missile Range Instrumentation Ship AGM
Oceanographic Research Ship AGOR
Ocean Surveillance Ship AGOS
Surveying Ship AGS
Auxiliary Research Submarine AGSS
Hospital Ship AH
Cargo Ship AK
Vehicle Cargo Ship AKR
Gasoline Tanker AOG
Transport Oiler AOT
Transport AP
Cable Repairing Ship ARC
Repair Ship, Small ARL
Aviation Logistic Support Ship AVB
Guided Missile Ship AVM
Auxiliary Aircraft Landing Training Ship AVT

All thanks to rickusn (another forum) but I have seen here iirc.
 

highsea

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EnigmaNZ- Rick doesn't post here. I know he puts a lot of work into his listings, you should probably get his okay before you repost them, just out of courtesy.
 

EnigmaNZ

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Yes, ok. I thought acknowledging it was his effort was enough. Must have been the archives, hmm, anyway, it sure presents a lot of work. Was hoping to ask him here, not registered in the other place.
 

highsea

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He probably doesn't really mind, he posted it on a public forum, and you gave him credit. I just know he puts a lot of work into them. You won't get a reply on the other forum anyway, he's not going to be posting for a while. If you see one of his lists that you want to repost, you can send me a PM and I'll drop him an email.
 
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