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> The ~~only~~ main role of naval ships in modern warfare is to ~~carry~~ support and defend aircraft carriers. FTY

• indymike 4y ago
  Not really. Submarines are a thing, and they have significant offensive capability that is completely independent of a carrier.
  • todd8 4y ago
    Aircraft carriers sail with a group of support ships ringing the carrier miles away. These include destroyers and missile cruisers. A rear admiral manages them in close coordination with the carrier captain. Under a separate chain of command submarines accompany these carrier groups to aid in detection and prevention of threats to the carrier group. As I understand it there is no communication between the surface ships and these invisible partners.
    • indymike 4y ago
      Some subs do sail as part of a carrier battle group, but most subs are either hunting other subs, or are on deterrent patrol. Ballistic missile sub have substantial firepower, and are much more survivable, and therefore, the less visible and most important part of a Navy's deterrent mission.