ASW
Military abbreviation · Military Term
| Stands for | Anti-submarine warfare |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
ASW stands for Anti-submarine warfare, a military term abbreviation.
Operations to detect, track and destroy enemy submarines, using sonar, patrol aircraft, helicopters, surface ships and submarines. It is one of the oldest and most demanding naval specialties, requiring constant training to keep skills sharp.
Example: The P-8 crew dropped sonobuoys during the ASW exercise in the North Atlantic.
Usage notes
Antisubmarine warfare dominated Allied naval strategy in the Battle of the Atlantic in World War II and Cold War planning against Soviet submarines. Key US platforms include the P-8A Poseidon aircraft and MH-60R helicopters.
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