USN
American maritime military
USN is the abbreviation for United States Navy, the naval warfare branch of the U.S.
Armed Forces.
It appears on official documents, uniforms, and equipment: USN personnel deployed to the Pacific.
The abbreviation distinguishes from USMC (Marines), USAF (Air Force), and USA (Army).
Entities that transport
- submarinesUnderwater naval vessels
- destroyersFast armed naval vessels
- frigatesMidsized naval combat vessels
- cruisersArmed naval ships
minesweepers · amphibious · battleships · aircraft carriers · patrol boats · supply ships · hospital ships
Underwater detection by echoes
- radarRadio-wave object detection
- torpedoPropelled undersea explosive
- missileSelf-guided airborne weapon
- navigationDetermining position and course
communications · nuclear propulsion · Aegis · GPS · satellite · drone · cybersecurity · stealth
Organized distribution of resources
- missionPurpose-driven task
- carrier strike groupWarship formation centered on flattop
- task forceTemporary goal-oriented team
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
patrol · exercise · blockade · evacuation · humanitarian · combat operations · deterrence
Maryland's seat of government
- PentagonU.S. military headquarters
- NCISNaval criminal investigation service
- Pacific FleetDesignated naval formation, largest ocean
Secures ships to seabed
- tridentThree-pronged fishing spear
- Navy CrossHonor for exceptional courage
- dress whitesFormal military uniform
- crackerjacksExceptionally skilled individuals
bell · ship christening · crossing the line · tattoos · sea shanty · Anchors Aweigh · ship's bell · commissioning
carriers
Entities that transport
- submarinesUnderwater naval vessels
- destroyersFast armed naval vessels
- frigatesMidsized naval combat vessels
cruisers · minesweepers · amphibious · battleships · aircraft carriers · patrol boats · supply ships · hospital ships
sonar
Underwater detection by echoes
- radarRadio-wave object detection
- torpedoPropelled undersea explosive
- missileSelf-guided airborne weapon
navigation · communications · nuclear propulsion · Aegis · GPS · satellite · drone · cybersecurity · stealth
deployment
Organized distribution of resources
- missionPurpose-driven task
- carrier strike groupWarship formation centered on flattop
- task forceTemporary goal-oriented team
tour · patrol · exercise · blockade · evacuation · humanitarian · combat operations · deterrence
Annapolis
Maryland's seat of government
- PentagonU.S. military headquarters
- NCISNaval criminal investigation service
- Pacific FleetDesignated naval formation, largest ocean
anchor
Secures ships to seabed
- tridentThree-pronged fishing spear
- Navy CrossHonor for exceptional courage
- dress whitesFormal military uniform
crackerjacks · bell · ship christening · crossing the line · tattoos · sea shanty · Anchors Aweigh · ship's bell · commissioning
sailor
Seafaring crew member
- admiralSenior naval commander
- seamanOne who works ships
- midshipmanOfficer trainee at sea
commander · captain · ensign · petty officer · chief · corpsman · recruit · veteran · reservist · SEAL
- Military AcronymsAWOL, MIA, KIA, POW, NCO
- Credentialscredential, credentials, degree, diploma, certificate
USNUS Army
American land military branch
USMC · USAF · US Air Force · US Coast Guard · USCG
Transporting goods for business
merchant marine · Coast Guard · fishing fleet · merchant navy · cruise ships