An anti-submarine warfare carrier (ASW carrier) (US hull classification symbol CVS) is a type of small aircraft carrier whose primary role is as the nucleus...

Anti-submarine warfare (ASW, or in the older form A/S) is a branch of underwater warfare that uses surface warships, aircraft, submarines, or other platforms...

Submarine warfare is one of the four divisions of underwater warfare, the others being anti-submarine warfare, mine warfare and mine countermeasures....

Saipan class USS Saipan USS Wright Anti-submarine warfare carrier Escort carrier of post-World War II Helicopter carrier Amphibious assault ship Landing...

classified as amphibious assault ships. Helicopter carriers have been used as anti-submarine warfare carriers and amphibious assault ships. HMS Hermes and two...

A submarine aircraft carrier is a submarine equipped with aircraft for observation or attack missions. These submarines saw their most extensive use during...

sub-types Anti-submarine warfare carrier Balloon carrier and balloon tenders Escort carrier Fleet carrier Flight deck cruiser Helicopter carrier Light aircraft...

enormous resources in its own anti-submarine warfare mission. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, most uses of carrier battle groups by the United...

fleet carriers delegated limited tactical roles like anti-submarine (CVS) or amphibious warfare (LPH). The following is not an exhaustive list, but does...

Guinea with Indonesia. In the mid 1960s, her role was changed to anti-submarine warfare carrier and only ASW aircraft and helicopters were carried. An engine...