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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
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VESSEL_FUNCTION AIR_SUPPORT Engages in operations in support of <AIRCRAFT>; air support. 1  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION AMMUNITION_SUPPLY Delivers <MUNITION>s to warships; ammunition supply. 2  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION BATTLESHIP Serves as a <BATTLESHIP>. 3  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION COMBAT Engages in combat operations. 4  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION COMBAT_STORES Serves as a <COMBAT_STORES_VESSEL>. 5  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION COMBAT_SUPPORT Serves as a <COMBAT_SUPPORT_VESSEL>. 6  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION COMMAND Provides communications and accommodations for fleet commanders and staff; command. 7  
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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  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION CRUISER Serves as a <CRUISER>. 9  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION DESTROYER Serves as a <DESTROYER>. 10  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION FRIGATE Serves as a <FRIGATE>. 11  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION GUIDED_MISSILE_CRUISER Serves as a <GUIDED_MISSILE_CRUISER>. 12  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION GUIDED_MISSILE_DESTROYER Serves as a <GUIDED_MISSILE_DESTROYER>. 13  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION GUIDED_MISSILE_FRIGATE Serves as a <GUIDED_MISSILE_FRIGATE>. 14  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION GUNNERY Uses <MUNITION>s based on the theory of projectiles; gunnery. 15  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION ICEBREAKER Fitted with a powerful bow that is specially designed to drive a navigable path through sea <ICE>; icebreaker. 16  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION MERCHANT_MARINE Serves as a <MERCHANT_MARINE_VESSEL>. 17  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION PATROL <PATROL_CRAFT>. 18      
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VESSEL_FUNCTION PLEASURE Provides amusement, recreation or pleasure. 19  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION SALVAGE Fitted for use in salvage operations of <VESSEL>s. Such <VESSEL>s are commonly tugboats fitted with special <PUMP>s, lifting gear, and diving gear. 20  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION SURVEILLANCE Observes <EQUIPMENT>, <PERSONNEL> or a <REGION>; surveillance. 21  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION SURVIVAL Provides survival capability on large <WATERBODY>s. 22  
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VESSEL_FUNCTION TENDER Serves as a <TENDER>. 23  

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