Viet Nam Navy
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The Viet Nam Navy (Vietnamese: Hải quân Việt Nam), better known by its English-language acronym, VNN, branch of the Vietnamese military tasked with the maritime defense of the nation.
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Mission
Peacetime
- Sea patrols of territorial waters
- Establish presence in disputed territorial waters and protect current interests
- Maintain security of territorial waters
- Active logistical support role of combatants and island garrisons
- Maintain security of Sea Lines of Communications
Wartime
- Littoral defense of local seas
- Blockade or protection of vital ship routes and choke points
- Tactical transport, support, and amphibious operations of ground forces
- Air defense
- Anti-submarine operations
- Engagement of enemy shipping
- Active logistical support role of combatants and island garrisons
Organization
The navy is organized into several operational fleets, which are as follows:
Amphibious fleet
The amphibious fleet has permanently assigned amphibious vessels to transport Army personnel. A small number of frigates are assigned to the fleet on a short-term basis to act as escorts.
Battle fleet
The battle fleet is comprised of the majority of the Navy's destroyers, frigates, and corvettes, assigned on a long-term basis.
Aviation fleet
The aviation fleet is assigned the nation's sole aircraft carrier, which is escorted by destroyers and frigates (assigned on a long-term basis).
Submarine fleet
The navy's submarines are all assigned to this fleet - as can be surmised by the name.
