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8/14/2019 World Navies Today - US Navy Special Mission and General Support Auxiliaries
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World Navies Today:
US Navy Special Missionand General Support
AuxiliariesRevised 10 March 2003
Version 2.16Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew ToppanWorld Navies Today Main Page: http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/
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This list includes major auxiliaries which support special missions and projects andgeneral non-combat logistics requirements. Other auxiliaries are listed separately: fleet
support auxiliaries, minor auxiliaries and yard craft, and research and survey ships.
Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are listed in italics.
Navigation and surface-search radars are not listed. All classifications are purelyunofficial and are based on an attempt to use standard classifications throughout all
navies; they may or may not correspond to "official" designations. Where two dates are
given (i.e. 1965/82), the first is the date of initial completion, and the second is the date
of acquisition, conversion, or transfer. Designations given in (parentheses) are assigned
but not displayed on the ship's hull.
Ships operated by MSC carry the prefix "USNS" with their names; chartered ships are
M/V.
Ship Types Included:
Special Mission Support ShipsGeneral Logistics Support Ships
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Special Mission Support
ShipsObservation Island(C4-S-1A"Mariner" type) missile tracking ship
Displacement: 17,051 tons full load
Dimensions: 563 x 76 x 29 feet/171.6 x 23 x 8.8 meters
Propulsion: 2 boilers, steam turbines, 1 shaft, 22,000 shp, 20 knots
Crew: 66 civilian + 35 technicians + USAFRadar: SPQ-11 Cobra Judy missile tracking, 3 other missile tracking
Concept/Program: A former cargo ship converted to a missile test ship, then converted
as a missile tracking ship, primarily to monitor Soviet missile tests. Was completed for
merchant service 1954, converted to missile test ship (YAG 57/EAG 154/AG 154) 1956-
1958; converted to missile tracking configuration 1979-1981. Retains merchantconfiguration but with extensive antenna arrays added, superstructure enlarged, kingposts
removed. Now operated by MSC with a civilian crew under USAF operational control.
Builders: New York SB, Camden, NJ; missile tracking conversion at Maryland SB&DD,
Baltimore.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
(T-AGM 23) Observation Island 1954/81 PAC (none) MSC Pacific
Zeus cable ship
Displacement: 14,934 tons full load
Dimensions: 502.5 x 73 x 24 feet/153.2 x 22.2 x 7.3 metersPropulsion: 5 diesels, diesel-electric, 2 shafts, 12,500 shp, 15.8 knots
Crew: 51 civilian + 6 naval + 32 technicians
Cargo: 1,000 miles cable
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Concept/Program: The Navy's last cable ship; civilian-manned under MSC. The only
purpose-built USN cable ship ever. Most cable laying and repair operations are now
handled by civilian contractors.
Builders: NASSCO, San Diego.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
(T-ARC 7) Zeus 1984 ATL (none) MSC Atlantic
Waters navigation research & missile
tracking ship
Displacement: 12,050 tons full load
Dimensions: 442 x 69 x 21 feet/134.7 x 21 x 6.4 meters
Propulsion: diesel-electric, 7,400 shp, 2 shafts, 14 knots
Crew: 32 + 68 mission crew
Concept/Program: A large survey ship built to replace the venerable Mizar (T-AGOR11), but lack of operating funds has forced conversion to other roles. Originally had
extensive search/survey gear, facilties for ROVs, and a "moon pool"; these facilities have
apparently been deleted. She is now fitted with equipment from Vanguard and Range
Sentinel to fill navigation research and missile tracking roles. Ship is now undersponsorship of the Strategic Programs Office. The ship should properly be re-designatedin the T-AGM or T-AG series.
Builders: Avondale Industries, New Orleans; conversion by NORSHIPCO, Norfolk, VA.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
(T-AGS 45) Waters 1993/98 ATL Port Canaveral MSC Atlantic
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ex-Paul F. Foster (Spruance class) weapons trials ship
(0+1 ship)
Spruance class specifications:
Displacement: 9,000-9,400 tons full loadDimensions: 563 x 55 x 29 feet/171.6 x 16.7 x 8.8 metersPropulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp, 30+ knots
Crew:Radar:
Sonar:
Fire Control:
EW:
Aviation:Armament:
Concept/Program: A Spruance-class destroyer to be decommissioned 3/2003 will beconverted into a self defense trials ship, to replace the ex-Decatur. Will be remote-controlled while in operation; full extent of the conversion is not known.
Builders: Litton/Ingalls SB, Pascagoula, MS.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
DD 964 Paul F. Foster 1976/04 PAC San Bruno, CA Pending Conversion
ex-Arthur W. Radford(Spruance class) DD(X)
demonstration and test ship (0+1 ship)
Spruance class specifications:
Displacement: 9,000-9,400 tons full load
Dimensions: 563 x 55 x 29 feet/171.6 x 16.7 x 8.8 meters
Propulsion:Crew:
Radar:
Sonar:
Fire Control:
EW:Aviation:
Armament:
Concept/Program: A Spruance-class destroyer to be decommissioned 3/2003 will be
loaned to Northrop Grumman (Ingalls) as a testbed for the DD(X) class destroyers. Thiswill be a major conversion, involving a completely new superstruture, new propulsion,
new electronics, etc.
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Builders: Litton/Ingalls SB, Pascagoula, MS.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
DD 968 Arthur W. Radford 1977/05? ATL Pascagoula? Pending Conversion
Hayes acoustic trials ship
Displacement: 3,965 tons full load
Dimensions: 246.5 x 75 x 22 feet/75 x 22.8 x 6.7 meters
Propulsion: 3 diesels, diesel-electric, 2 shafts, 5,400 shp, 12 knots
Crew: 19 civilians + 7 Navy + 30 technicians
Concept/Program: A former oceanographic research ship (ex-AGOR 16) which hasbeen extensively converted to serve as an acoustic trials ship, operating in support of
submarine noise trials. The ship is a catameran; she was unsuccessful as an AGOR due to
poor seakeeping. Conversion included major changes to superstructure and an entirely
new propulsion system to provide ultra-quiet operation. The ship is operated by MSC forDavid Taylor Naval Research Center.
Builders: Todd Shipyards, Seattle, WA; conversion by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard,
Bremerton, WA.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
(T-AG 195) Hayes 1971/92 ATL Port Canaveral MSC Atlantic
ex-Decatur (Forrest Sherman class)weapons trials ship
Displacement: 4,000 tons full loadDimensions: 419 x 45 x 20 feet/127.7 x 13.7 x 6 metersPropulsion: 2 diesel outdrives, 2,400 bhp, 10 knots
Crew: unmanned in use, 50 civilians for transits
EW: :SLQ-32(V)3 active/passive
Armament: 8-cell Mk29 NATO Sea Sparrow, 21-cell RAM, 20mm Phalanx CIWS
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Concept/Program: An old destroyer converted to serve as a trials ship for integrated
ship self-defense systems. She is used to test Sea Sparrow, RAM and Phalanx systems
against live missile attacks. For this role the ship has been refitted with all-new masts, a
modified superstructure, diesel propulsion, and a small helicopter platform; the vessel isunmanned and remotely controlled while firing trials are carried out. Additional weapons
and combat systems may be tested in the future; expected to remain in operation in thisrole through 2010. The ship is the former Decatur (DDG 31, nee DD 936); she was
stricken 1989 but was retained for this role. Is not assigned any official designation or
name, but carries the number "31" on her bow and is generally known asDecatur. Willbe replaced by Paul F. Foster in 2004.
Builders: Bethlehem Steel, Quincy MA; conversion by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard,
Bremerton, WA.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
-- ex-Decatur 1956/94 PAC San Bruno, CA
Invincible (modified Stalwart class)missile tracking ship
Displacement: approx. 2,300 tons full load
Dimensions: 224 x 43 x 15 feet/68.3 x 13 x 4.6 meters
Propulsion: 4 diesels, diesel-electric, 2 shafts, 3,200 shp, 11 knotsCrew: approx. 30
Radar: Cobra Gemini missile tracking
Concept/Program: Former SURTASS ocean surveillance ship converted to a missile
tracking ship, employed in support of USAF programs. Had been deactivated in 1995 and
stricken, but reactivated in 1998 and converted; not redesignated T-AGM 24 until 4/2000.
Despite this redesignation, she is officially listed as "stricken" by the US Navy. Carries
the radar array in a dome aft, and the stern area has been built up to provide additionalequipment space. Under USAF operational control.
Builders: Tacoma Boatbuilding, WA.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
(T-AGM 24) Invincible 1986/98 PAC (none) MSC Central
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Stalwart class air surveillance patrol
ships (2 ships)
Displacement: approx. 2,200 tons full load
Dimensions: 224 x 43 x 15 feet/68.3 x 13 x 4.6 meters
Propulsion: 4 diesels, diesel-electric, 2 shafts, 3,200 shp, 11 knots
Crew: 18 civilian + 20 Navy
Radar: SPS-49(V)3 2-D air search (AGOS 16: SPS-40)
Concept/Program: Former ocean surveillance (sonar) ships outfitted with air search
radars and employed to track drug-running aircraft in the Gulf of Mexico. Modifications
for this role are minimal; the sonars have been removed and the radar is installed at themasthead, in place of the original satellite antenna. Two sisters served with USCG in a
similar role, but are now deactivated.
Builders: Tacoma Boatbuilding, WA, except AGOS 16 by Trinity/Halter Marine, New
Orleans, LA.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
(T-AGOS 1) Stalwart 1984/93 ATL (none) MSC Atlantic
(T-AGOS 16) Capable 1989/93 ATL (none) MSC Atlantic
C-Commando special operationssubmersible support ship
Displacement: 2,089 tons full load
Dimensions: 220 x 56 x 16.5 feet/68.75 x 17.5 x 5.2 meters
Propulsion: Diesel, 2 shaftsCrew: ?? civilian + mission crew
Concept/Program: Former oilfield support tug chartered to support testing of the new
Advanced SEAL Delivery System mini-subs.
Builders: ??
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Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
-- C-Commando 19??/00 PAC Pearl Harbor MSC Pacific
Carolyn Chouest
submarine/submersible support ship
Displacement: 1,599 tons full load
Dimensions: 238 x 52 x 17 feet/74.3 x 16.3 x 5.3 meters>Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 12 knots
Crew: 15 civilian + mission crew
Concept/Program: A former oilfield support tug chartered as a support ship for nuclear
submersible NR-1; also used for general submarine escort and rescue, trials support, etc.Equipped to operate ROVs.
Builders: North American SB, Larose, LA.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
-- Carolyn Chouest 1977/94 A TL Groton MSC Atlantic
Kellie Chouest submersible support and
submarine rescue ship
Displacement: 1,575 tons full load
Dimensions: 311.5 x 52 x 15 feet/95 x 15.8 x 4.6 metersPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,900 bbhp, ?? knots
Crew: ?? civilian + mission crew
Concept/Program: New-construction oilfield support tug-type vessel chartered to serve
in a submarine/submersible support role. Equipped to operate ROVs and unmanned
submersibles, DSRVs, and the submarine rescue chamber; also supports submarine trials.
Has a stern lift for the DSRVs.
Builders: North American SB, Galliano, LA.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
-- Kellie Chouest 1996 PAC San Diego MSC Pacific
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Dolores Chouest submersible support
and submarine rescue ship
Displacement: 1,500 tons full load
Dimensions: 240 x 40 x 12 feet/75 x 12 x 3.6 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,250 bhp, 13 knots
Crew: ?? civilian + mission crew
Concept/Program: Former oilfield support tug chartered and converted to serve in a
submarine/submersible support role. Equipped to operate ROVs and unmanned
submersibles, DSRVs, and the submarine rescue chamber; also supports submarine trials.
Has a stern lift for the DSRVs.
Builders: North American SB, Galliano, LA.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
-- Delores Chouest 1978/?? ATL Norfolk MSC Atlantic
Joint Venture high speed experimental
ship
Displacement: 1,875 tons full load
Dimensions: 315 x 88.5 x 12 feetPropulsion: 4 diesels, 4 waterjets, 30,000 bhp, 37-50 knots
Crew: 30
Troops: up to 600
Cargo: up tp 800 tons
Concept/Program: A chartered commercial high-speed catamaran, used to test variousnew concepts, both for warships and for logistics/sealift ships. Has been assigned to the
Army, Coast Guard, and Navy at various times, and has been used operationally in the
Middle East/Indian Ocean areas. Is assigned Navy designation IX 532, but carriesbuilder's designation HSV-X1 on the hull.
Builders: Incat Ltd, Australia.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
(IX 532)HSV-X1
Joint Venture 1998/01
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General Logistics Support
ShipsMercy class hospital ships (2 ships)
Displacement: 69,360 tons full load
Dimensions: 894 x 105 x 32 feet/272.5 x 32 x 9.7 meters
Propulsion: 2 boilers, steam turbines, 1 shaft, 24,500 shp, 17.5 knotsCrew: 68 civilian + 1,508 medical staff
Aviation: midships helicopter deck
Concept/Program: Former tankers extensively converted to large hospital ships to
support US rapid-deployment forces; also can support disaster-relief and refugee
operations. These vessels are in the Ready Reserve Force and are maintained in 5-dayreadiness; they are civilian-manned. They have extensive hospital facilities, including 12
operating rooms, 4 X-ray rooms, pharmacy, blood bank, 80-bed intensive care, 920
general beds, plus surge capacity of 1000 additional patients for limited care; there is a
large flight deck for helicopter operations.
Builders: Construction and conversion by NASSCO, San Diego, CA.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
(T-AH 19) Mercy 1976/86 PAC San Diego MSC Pacific RRF-5
(T-AH 20) Comfort 1976/87 ATL Baltimore MSC Atlantic RRF-5
Gus W. Darnellclass (T5 type)
transport tankers (5 ships)
Displacement: 39,624 tons full load
Dimensions: 614 x 90 x 34 feet/187 x 27.5 x 10.4 meters
Propulsion: 1 diesel, 15,300 bhp, 1 shaft, 16 knots
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Sagamore general logistics ship
Displacement: 7,100 tons full load
Dimensions: 330 x 52 x 20 feetPropulsion: 13 knots
Cargo:Crew: 15 civilian
Program/Concept: A commercial, self-loading container ship chartered for general
logistics duties.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
Sagamore
Montauk coastal transport tanker
Displacement: approx. 7,000 tons full load
Dimensions: 349 x 51.2 x 18.2 feet/109 x 16 x 5.69 metersPropulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 2,665 bhp, 13 knots
Crew: ?? civilianCargo: 5,850 cubic meters
Concept/Program: Small commercial tanker chartered for fuel transport duties in the
Western Pacific.
Builders: Tuzla Gemi Endustrisi, Tuzla, Turkey.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
(none) Montauk 1999/00 PAC (none) MSC Far East
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Strong Texan special logistics ship
Displacement: 5,454 tons full load
Dimensions: 268 x 51 x 18 feet/81.6 x 15.5 x 5.5 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,500 bhp, 12 knots
Concept/Program: A highly specialized cargo ship designed for transporting bulkyand/or extremely heavy cargo; fitted with two 160-ton booms, RO/RO vehicle capability,
and limited float-on/float-off capability. Can carry 225 TEU as a container ship.
Builders: Arnhemsche Scipswerf Maats, Arnhem, Netherlands.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
-- Strong Texan 1976/?? PAC (none) MSC Pacific
Westpac Express high speed sealift ship
Displacement: 2,100 tons full load
Dimensions: 331 x 87.5 feet x 13.4 feet
Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 waterjets, 40,236 bhp, 33 knotsCrew: 13 civilian
Troops: up to 970
Cargo: 160 vehicles
Concept/Program: A chartered commercial high-speed catamaran, used to transport
Marines between Okinawa and Japan. Unlike HSV-X1, this is an operational logistics
ship, not an experimental ship.
Builders: Austal Ltd, Australia.
Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes
-- Westpac Express 2001 PAC Okinawa
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