antisubmarine carrier group
antisubmarine carrier group
A formed group of ships consisting of one or more antisubmarine carriers and a number of escort vessels whose primary mission is to detect and destroy submarines. Such groups may be employed in convoy support or hunter/killer roles.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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