An Analysis of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Support Facilities Aboard the AVENGER (MCM-1) Class Ships

Abstract

The United States Navy's AVENGER Class mine countermeasures ships are designed with facilities to support an explosive ordnance disposal detachment. However, the design and use of these facilities has not been endorsed by either the United States Navy's explosive ordnance disposal community, mine warfare community or crews of the AVENGER Class ships. This research paper investigates the above circumstances by discussing the missions and capabilities of an explosive ordnance disposal detachment and the MCM-1 Class ships in mine countermeasures operations. This study will conclude by recommending a definitive relationship between explosive ordnance disposal detachments and the AVENGER Class ships for mine countermeasures operations, including recommendations for actions necessary to achieve this relationship.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA331928

Entities

People

  • Michael A. Blumenberg

Organizations

  • Naval Sea Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Combat Areas
  • Compressors
  • Detectors
  • Divers
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Explosives
  • High Pressure
  • Lessons Learned
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Personnel Management
  • South Carolina
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design