The Navy is considering a “phased approach” to recapitalizing the five mission sets bound for a potential common hull shipbuilding program, according to a service spokeswoman. The service has been studying the viability of a Common Hull Auxiliary Multi-Mission Platform, called CHAMP, a ship hull capable of serving five distinct mission sets. Those mission sets include strategic sealift, aviation intermediate maintenance support, medical services, command and control and submarine tending. "The Navy is currently considering a phased approach for recapitalization...
