USN
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | United States Navy |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
USN stands for United States Navy, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Maritime service branch of the US armed forces, operating aircraft carriers, submarines, surface combatants and naval aviation worldwide. USN appears after names to show service and in ship, aircraft and equipment markings.
Example: Capt. Laura Nguyen, USN, will command the carrier strike group during the deployment.
Usage notes
The Continental Navy was founded on October 13, 1775, the date observed as the Navy's birthday. The Navy and Marine Corps together form the Department of the Navy under the secretary of the Navy. Commissioned ships carry the prefix USS, while noncombatant government-owned ships crewed by civilians use USNS.
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