navy

Scope Note

Specific organization of the navy; high command; combat units (e.g., scouting and task forces); organization of a ship (e.g., command, complement, line and engineering specialization, communications personnel); fleet auxiliaries; organization of ports, yards, depots, and other shore establishments; special naval forces (e.g., coast guard, submarine services); etc.

Identifier

Broader Term

• 700 armed forces

Related Terms

• 500 water, air, and space transport
• 704 ground combat forces
• 710 military technology
• 720 war