USS Thach (FFG 43) is the 37th of the Oliver Hazard Perry class of guided missile frigates. Thach's mission is to provide anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine protection for carrier battle groups, naval expeditionary forces, replenishment groups, convoys, and other military and merchant shipping. Thach is a part of Destroyer Squadron Two-Three and homeported in San Diego, Calif. Whether steaming with a carrier battle group, protecting an amphibious ready group or operating in the littoral, this ship can deliver.
Success in the warfare environment of the early 21st century will require thorough evaluation, rapid decision-making, and instant response to any postulated threat. The systems aboard Thach have been designed to meet these demanding and dynamic prerequisites with minimum human interface. Her weapons include Harpoon anti-ship missiles, Standard surface-to-air missiles, 76mm rapid-fire gun, Close-in Weapons System (CWIS), and anti-submarine torpedoes. The LAMPS MK III video data link system brings state-of-the-art computer technology to the warfare arena and integrates sensors and weapons to provide a total offensive and defensive weapons system.
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