[Bigiron]

An Aircraft carriers are typically accompanied by a fleet of vessels include:

1. Destroyers: Provide protection from submarines, surface ships, and aircraft.
2. Cruisers: Offer additional firepower and defense capabilities.
3. Frigates: Support anti-submarine warfare and surface warfare.
4. Submarines: Conduct reconnaissance, surveillance, and attack missions.
5. Amphibious assault ships: Transport troops, equipment, and supplies.
6. Replenishment oilers: Refuel and resupply the aircraft carrier and other vessels.
7. Fast combat support ships: Provide ammunition, food, and spare parts.
8. Guided-missile cruisers: Enhance air defense capabilities.
9. Littoral combat ships: Support shallow-water operations and mine countermeasures.
10. Hospital ships: Provide medical care and humanitarian assistance.

These vessels form a carrier strike group (CSG) or a task force, which works together to achieve strategic objectives. The specific composition of the fleet may vary depending on the mission and operational requirements.

[Alice Alicia]

Basically aircraft carriers are expensive sitting ducks waiting to be hit.

That's why they need heavy protection from other ships

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Chow ships missing from list