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摘要

The four Ohio-class SSGNs provide combatant commanders with improved capability and capacity, freeing attack submarines for other missions.rn1. SSGNs have supported special operations in the global war on terrorism.rn2. Alternating crews allow for extended deployments.rn3. SSGN missile capacity enables destroyers to devote cells to missile defense.rnThis spring, USS Georgia, an Ohio-class nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine (SSGN) will deploy, taking the fourth and newest boat of the class into real-world operations and training exercises in its new configuration.rnLoaded with scores of Tomahawk cruise missiles and dozens of special operations forces (SOF) personnel, such as Navy SEALS, the SSGN -converted from a ballistic-missile submarine (SSBN) - will quietly and covertly proceed to undisclosed areas of the world, performing mis-rnsions assigned by combatant commanders and participating in exercises with U.S. and allied joint forces. The SSGN provides the theater commander with a highly capable strike asset and a stealthy launching platform for special operations.