The ''Hiuchi'' class support ship is designed to provide Auxiliary Multi-purpose Support (AMS) for the

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(JMSDF). The ''Hiuchi'' AMS class replaced the Auxiliary Service Utility class (ASU). The primary mission of these vessels is to support training exercises of other ships, including shooting practice and torpedo launching practice.

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AMS Hiuchi Class
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Ships in the class

Notes

References

* Werth, Eric. (2007). ''Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Systems.'' Annapolis: Naval Institute Press. ;

External links

* Ministry of Defense
Press Conference by the Defense Minister (11:11-11:26 A.M. March 25, 2011)
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