To: BykrBayb
Couldn't a frigate do this? It seems like a waste for a Ticonderoga class guided missle cruiser to do this.
Besides, shouldn't these be attached to CVBG's, MEU's and other high value targets for AA protection?
2 posted on
03/22/2004 4:15:14 PM PST by
rmlew
(Peaceniks and isolationists are objectively pro-Terrorist)
To: rmlew
I think Yorktown is currently on a drug interdiction mission, but I'm not sure. In any event, when a rescue at sea is needed, we don't refuse to send the nearest vessel because she's better suited to other operations. We send whatever vessel(s) can get there quickest. Rescue operations are high priority.
6 posted on
03/22/2004 4:32:02 PM PST by
BykrBayb
(FReepers make algore regret inventing the Internet)
To: rmlew
Couldn't a frigate do this? It seems like a waste for a Ticonderoga class guided missle cruiser to do this.The law of the sea says that if you're in the area, you render assistance, not say "I'm far too important."
Besides, shouldn't these be attached to CVBG's, MEU's and other high value targets for AA protection?
The Block I Ticos (CG 47-51) are coming due for retirement--the Yorktown is from this group.
11 posted on
03/22/2004 4:41:11 PM PST by
Poohbah
("Would you mind not shooting at the thermonuclear weapons?" -- Maj. Vic Deakins, USAF)
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