Table 12-1. - Different types of ships
| SHIP TYPE | Navy Enlisted Classification | ||||||
| 8703 | 0000 | 8752 | 8753 | 8783 | 8732 | DT’S | |
| Carrier Vessel Nuclear (CVN) | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | |
| Carrier Vessel (CV) | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | |
| Landing Platform Helicopter (LPH) | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Landing Platform Dock (LPD) | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Landing Ship Dock (LSD) | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA) | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Ammo, Oil Auxiliary (AOE) | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Submarine Tender (AS) | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Hospital Ship (USNS) | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Mobilization Manning | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 | |
| Amphibious Command Ship (LCC) | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Miscellaneous Command Ship (AGF) | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Mine Countermeasure Sweeper (MCS) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
DT-8703). The other Dental Technicians, when assigned to a United States Naval Ship (USNS), represent mobilization manning. Mobilization personnel are assigned from shore-based Naval Dental Clinics and report to the (USNS) on temporary additional duty (TAD).
The permanent assignment of a dental hygienist DT-8708 to the fleet will occur when manning levels are established for designated ships having billets authorized.
DUTIES UPON REPORTING TO A SHIP
You have just received your transfer orders to a ship and are now on board your new home. Your sponsor will take you down to the dental department.
The first thing you will notice is the cleanliness and well-preserved (painted) dental spaces. Both dental and medical departments always have the most immaculate spaces on board ships.
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