The Armed Forces Index
OnlineGlossary of Ship Type Abbreviations
Submarines
SSBN Ballistic Missile Submarine
SSG Guided Missile Submarine
SSN Attack Submarine
Aircraft Carriers
CV Aircraft Carrier
CVN Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier
CVS Anti-submarine Aircraft Carrier
Surface Combatants
BB Battleship
BC Battle Cruiser
CG Cruiser
DD Destroyer
FF Frigate
Patrol Combatants
PG Patrol Craft
PHM Patrol Hydrofoil
MSB Mine Warfare Ship
Amphibious Warfare Ships
LHD Amphibous Attack Aircraft Carrier
LPH Amphibious Assault Ship
LST Tank Landing Ship
Auxiliary Ships
AO Resupply Ship