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Reasons and uses vary but include: # Force projection # Force protection # Anti Submarine Warfare # Logistic supply of the Fleet # Air Sea Rescue # Threat analysis # Support of the Fleet in Amphibious Operations # Intelligence Operations # Medical relief Operations # Liaison The aircraft carrier has become the ultimate means of Showing the Flag just as the Nuclear Submarine became the leading figure in the Nuclear Triad of Mador mutually assured destruction. The fleet can provide air operations to every corner of the globe when a threat to US or International Security is encountered.

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Does the navy use airplanes?

The US Navy, as well as the navies of other nations make use of airplanes. The airplanes are often deployed from aircraft carriers. The navy does not necessarily have the same types of or capacity for airplanes as, say, the Air Force.


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