Which of the following is a listed MSC ship type?

• A. Combat Logistics
• B. Patrol Escort
• C. Prepositioning
• D. Service Support

Answer: (A)

In MSC taxonomy, ships are grouped by mission-focused types, and Combat Logistics is the official designation for the fleet replenishment ships that keep a deployed naval force supplied at sea. These vessels perform underway replenishment of fuel, provisions, and ammunition, enabling carriers and other ships to stay operational without returning to port.

That makes Combat Logistics the correct choice, because it is the standard MSC ship-type label for this replenishment role. The other terms describe concepts or mission areas rather than formal MSC ship types. Patrol Escort is a naval mission category, Prepositioning refers to the Maritime Prepositioning Force program rather than a specific MSC ship-type designation, and Service Support is a broad, non-specific label rather than a defined MSC ship-type category.