Symbolic and diplomatic roles Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
george washington underway royal malaysian navy lekiu-class frigates kd jebat (ffg 29) , kd lekiu (ffg 30) during transit of andaman sea.
because of status largest warships in u.s. navy, deployment of aircraft carrier can fulfill symbolic role, not in terms of deterrent enemy, diplomatic tool, in strengthening relations allies , potential allies. latter of these functions can take place either single visit country, in senior naval officers allowed observe operating of carrier , interact senior officers, or part of international task force. can in combat operations, such nato bombing of yugoslavia in 1999, or other deployments involving training, such exercise rimpac. in addition, carriers have participated in international maritime security operations, combating piracy in persian gulf , off coast of somalia.
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