Salvage . 



Aviation and submarine rescue and escape assist. 



R and D services. 



Training. 



Offensive 



Amphibious assault recon and preparation. 

 Mine clearance . 

 Underwater strike warfare . 

 Clandestine operations. 



Defensive 



Explosive ordnance disposal and rendering safe. 

 Harbor surveillance and inspection of ships hulls. 



From an organizational standpoint, the operating personnel who perform 

 these several tasks will be found scattered throughout the Navy. The lo- 

 gistic tasks are distributed as follows: 



Repair, Maintenance and Construction 



Service Force 



Repair Ships and Drydocks (AR; ARD) 



Salvage Ships and Tugs (ARS; ARSD; ATF; AGB) 



Construction Battalions (SEABEES) 



Other Type Commanders 



Tenders (AS; AD; ARG) 



Shore Establishment 



Shipyards and Repair Facilities 

 Public Works activities 



Salvage, Aviation Rescue and Submarine Escape Assist 



Service Force 



Salvage Ships and Tugs (ARS; ARSD; ATF) 

 Harbor Clearance Units (ARST; HCU) 



Submarine Force 



Rescue Ships (ASR) 



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