AS(X) Submarine Tender

Abstract

AS(X) will conduct steady state and wartime sustained, forward-based tending, resupply, depot and intermediate level repair operations on submarines and ships while anchored or pier side. In steady state, AS(X) will provide pier side support in a forward deployed submarine homeport, providing sustained repair, supply, weapons handling, and tending operations for submarines. AS(X) is being specifically designed to support deployed VIRGINIA class (VCS), COLUMBIA class (CLB) and future generation submarines in the 21st century. AS(X) is required to support all aspects of Intermediate level maintenance and support to deliver expeditionary tending operations to VCS block V (and later) submarines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2024
Source ID
5010_0603563N_4_1319_PB_2024

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Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies

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