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The main difference between the two designators is that one is manned mainly by civilian personnel and the other is manned by naval personnel, meaning US navy sailors. Both types are owned and operated by the United States Navy. Usually USNS ships are manned by civillian personnel from the Military Sealift Command. A command primarily tasked with restocking and resupplying US Naval Ships.
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What is the difference between North American and US?
What is the difference between North American and US?AnswerCanada.
Was the uss monitor on the unions side?
Yes. That's why it was called 'USS'. Ships of the Confederate Navy were 'CSS'.
Difference between Chinese naval expeditions and European naval expeditions in 15th century?
A difference between Oriental & Occidental ship designs. A difference between the Western man's mission and the Eastern man's objective...probably wealth verses strictly exploration.
What was a major economical difference between the north and south?
the major economical difference between the north and the south is the north was based on manufacturing while south was agriculutural
What is the difference between minutemen and redcoats?
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What USNS stand for on a ship?
"USNS" stands for United States Naval Ship. Unlike USS (United States Ship) which is a designation given to commissioned vessels in the U.S. Navy, USNS refers to Navy supply and transport vessels operated by the Military Sealift Command, but owned by the Navy.The major difference is that commissioned vessels (warships, support vessels, etc.) are owned, operated, and crewed by the Navy and Naval personnel; USNS ships are owned by the Navy, operated by the MSC, and usually crewed by civilians.
Aircraft carrier What dates did the enterprise carrier have combat .?
The USNs greatest warship in history was the USS Enterprise (CV-6), she was re-cycled (scrapped) in 1959. The USS Enterprise CV-65 fought only one war; Vietnam.
In a ships name what does ss usns and HMS stand for?
This is what those terms stand for. SS stands for Steam Ship. USS stand for United State Ship. And HMS stands for His or Her Majesty's Ship.
What is the difference between the uss Yorktown cv-10 and the uss Yorktown cg-28?
I think you made a mistake. The Uss Yorktown (CV-10) was an aircraft carrier that served from 1943 to 1970. The Uss Yorktown was actually CG-48 and was a cruiser. CG-28 was named Uss Mainwright.
When did Attack on the USNS Card happen?
Attack on the USNS Card happened on 1964-05-02.
When was USNS New Bedford created?
USNS New Bedford was created on 1950-07-01.
When did USNS New Bedford end?
USNS New Bedford ended on 1994-10-28.
What is the USNs official song?
Anchors Aweigh
What is USNS?
United States Navy Service. NP
What are the release dates for Mighty Ships - 2013 USNS Grasp 3-4?
Mighty Ships - 2013 USNS Grasp 3-4 was released on: USA: February 2013
Which naval battle during the American Civil War involved the clash between the USS Merrimack and the USS Monitor?
The naval battle during the American Civil War that involved the clash between the USS Merrimack and the USS Monitor was the Battle of Hampton Roads.
What is the difference between Lusitania and USS Maine?
Lusitania was not a warship, it was actually sunk by enemy action, and civilians were on board. It was also sunk after a warning had been given.
