All Navy vessels and aircraft have designations on them indicating their purpose, hull type (when applicable) and propulsion type, and in most cases, tactical use.
"SSN" is the hull abbreviation for a Nuclear Powered Fast-Attack Submarine. The letters read out as:
S - Submersible
S - Ship
N - Nuclear
Or, Submersible Ship, Nuclear.
For tactical examples, an SSBN is a Ballistic Missile Submarine; SSGN is a Cruise (Guided) Missile submarine.
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The hull classification "SSN" refers to the ship and propulsion type. Technically, it's spelled out SS-N; the designation refers to a nuclear powered fast-attack submarine. The abbreviation stands for "Submersible Ship - Nuclear".
Yes - USS BARB (SSN-596) received 2 Vietnam Campaign stars, the Battle "E", the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and a Navy Unit Commendation (1966).Her crew was also awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal.
Most people would use the abbreviation 'sub.' The US Navy uses the prefix SS to indicate a submarine. If it is SSN, it would indicate a Nuclear Powered submarine and SSBN would be a ballistic missile nuclear powered sub.
Name, ssn, blood type, branch of svc, religion.
It means you are from New York or you applied for your SSN in the state of New York.
An admiral is a person that is in charge of a fleet such as those used in the navy. The abbreviation for admiral is Adm.
Note: Submarines without the designation "USS" are still in the construction phase and have not been commissioned as Navy vessels.The commissioned, in-service submarines of the Virginia-class are:USS Virginia (SSN-774)USS Texas (SSN-775)USS Hawaii (SSN-776)USS North Carolina (SSN-777)USS New Hampshire (SSN-778)USS New Mexico (SSN-779)The non-commissioned submarines of the Virginia-class are:Missouri (SSN-780)California (SSN-781)Mississippi (SSN-782)Minnesota (SSN-783)North Dakota (SSN-784)John Warner (SSN-785)The class is currently budgeted for 18 boats in the class; submarine hulls 786 through 791 haven't been named yet.
In the United States Navy, the abbreviation LT before a sailor's name indicates that the sailor has the rank of Lieutenant (also abbreviated LT, Lieut, and LEUT).
The abbreviation for the Mexican Navy is ARM (Armada de Mexico). This is the actual naval forces. There is also SEMAR (Secretaria de Marina), which includes the Armada and the civil service.
The abbreviation for the United States Navy is the obvious "USN."