Close a major maritime chokepoint and the price of gasoline would quadruple in six weeks, Secretary of the Navy Raymond Mabus said. Therefore, U.S. naval ships operate forward, partnering with other navies to protect maritime routes and the global economy. This protection depends on keeping these forward naval ships ready, particularly their guns and ammunitionthe weapons of choice for countering a multitude of threats. That gun readiness is assured with responsive technical support. It is done fast, and as far forward as possible, aided by civilian engineers from Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division in Maryland. This is a service that will be needed more as operating environments intensify and budgets tighten.


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    Title :

    Keeping Naval Guns Ready


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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