Ammunition Ship (AE) is equipped to provide what capability?

• A. They operate with replenishment groups to deliver ammunition and missiles to ships at sea; they carry 2 H-46 helicopters for vertical replenishment and support
• B. They operate only on land-based bases
• C. They perform only cargo transport of supplies
• D. They conduct medical evacuation missions

Answer: (A)

An Ammunition Ship provides at-sea replenishment for a battle group, acting as a floating ordnance supply that delivers ammunition and missiles to ships while they are underway. They work with replenishment groups to transfer stores to ships at sea, using both connected replenishment methods and vertical replenishment. The two H-46 helicopters on board enable vertical replenishment, lifting munitions and supplies from the AE to other ships that can’t come alongside, keeping the fleet armed and ready during operations. This capability is naval logistics at sea, not limited to land bases or to simple cargo transport, and it isn’t focused on medical evacuation missions.