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2013-08-05 Science & Technology

US GAO reports on the navy's LCS program

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Posted by badanov 2013-08-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 What is its mission? I know what my M1A2 does in the Army, I know what the mission of the B52 is and just how effective it can be, I even know the mission of the Marines Osprey, the Navy subs, cans, gators, cruisers and carriers -- and can therefore make some semblance of a pass at what tactical and strategic impact these military vehicles have, and therefore how well they are fulfilling their mission better than any other thing we could put in its place.

So what does the LCS do better than any other ship, what is its tactical function and strategic mission, and how does it rate?

Right now the primary mission seems to be making money for contractors, and teaching the navy all about how not to design and build a ship.

Posted by OldSpook 2013-08-05 01:36|| 2013-08-05 01:36|| Front Page Top

#2 ...well, maybe, before 'destroyers' morphed into much larger 'frigates' (aka Light Cruisers), they could actually get in real close to the shore, sometimes to provide direct fire (eye ball) support to marines and troops. However, when you can deliver ordnance on target just as effectively via other systems, maybe that redundancy isn't called for anymore.

Posted by Procopius2k 2013-08-05 08:50|| 2013-08-05 08:50|| Front Page Top

#3 I discovered there's a FRAM-ified Gearing Class Destroyer about an hour down the road. I took some pictures the last time I passed through, I guess I'll have to see how they came out when I get time.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2013-08-05 15:02|| 2013-08-05 15:02|| Front Page Top

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