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EA:  VESSEL_FUNCTION

Status: STD 2005/06/07
Code: 1531

Concept definition: The operating function of a <VESSEL>.
 
Attribute value type: ENUMERATION
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Enumerants (presented in a natural order)
Status Attribute label Enumerant label Concept definition Code ▾ Ref type Reference Supplemental references
STD
2005/06/07
VESSEL_FUNCTION AIR_SUPPORT Engages in operations in support of <AIRCRAFT>; air support. 1  
STD
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VESSEL_FUNCTION AMMUNITION_SUPPLY Delivers <MUNITION>s to warships; ammunition supply. 2  
STD
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VESSEL_FUNCTION BATTLESHIP Serves as a <BATTLESHIP>. 3  
STD
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VESSEL_FUNCTION COMBAT Engages in combat operations. 4  
STD
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VESSEL_FUNCTION COMBAT_STORES Serves as a <COMBAT_STORES_VESSEL>. 5  
STD
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VESSEL_FUNCTION COMBAT_SUPPORT Serves as a <COMBAT_SUPPORT_VESSEL>. 6  
STD
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VESSEL_FUNCTION COMMAND Provides communications and accommodations for fleet commanders and staff; command. 7  
STD
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VESSEL_FUNCTION COMMERCIAL Engages in commercial operations. EXAMPLES Passenger, bulker, self unloader, cargo, tanker, tug, towboat, barge, dredge, icebreaker, oceanographic research, pollution abatement, offshore oil and gas drilling rig, floating drydock, fishing. 8  
STD
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VESSEL_FUNCTION CRUISER Serves as a <CRUISER>. 9  
STD
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VESSEL_FUNCTION DESTROYER Serves as a <DESTROYER>. 10  

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