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What technique did Nimitz introduce to allow for constant operation of the fleet?

  • Underway replenishment

  • Hydrogen fuel cells

  • Crew rotation

  • Automated systems

Answer

Underway replenishment is the method of transferring supplies from a stationary vessel to a moving vessel, allowing the moving vessel to remain on station without having to return to port. It was introduced by Admiral Chester Nimitz during World War II, and it allowed the U.S. Navy to maintain a constant presence in the Pacific Ocean. Underway replenishment has been used by the U.S.
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