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They thus make attractive targets for attacks by [[aircraft]], [[submarine]]s, and other ships. So they are rarely without a battle group of support ships, such as [[frigate]]s and [[destroyer]]s, for protection.  

They thus make attractive targets for attacks by [[aircraft]], [[submarine]]s, and other ships. So they are rarely without a battle group of support ships, such as [[frigate]]s and [[destroyer]]s, for protection.  

Due to the advanced sensors and communication equipment found on carriers, they usually house the commanding officer in any battlegroup.

Due to the advanced sensors and communication equipment found on carriers, they usually house the senior officer (Officer in Tactical Command) in any battle group.

An '''aircraft carrier''' is a [[ship]] whose primary purpose is to transport and deploy [[aircraft]]. It also can be fitted with [[anti-air weapon]]s to increase protection of aircraft being deployed. Since late 1942, aircraft carriers have been considered [[capital ship]]s, taking over from battleships and cruisers, which are now mostly obsolete compared to aircraft carriers. The largest aircraft carriers in the world are the United States' [[Nimitz class]] carriers. The first aircraft carrier was the ''HMS Ark Royal'', originally laid down as a merchant ship and converted to a carrier in 1914.

An '''aircraft carrier''' is a [[ship]] whose primary purpose is to transport and deploy [[aircraft]]. It also can be fitted with [[anti-air weapon]]s to increase protection of aircraft being deployed. Since late 1942, aircraft carriers have been considered [[capital ship]]s, taking over from battleships and cruisers, which are now mostly obsolete compared to aircraft carriers. The largest aircraft carriers in the world are the United States' [[Nimitz class]] carriers. The first aircraft carrier was the ''HMS Ark Royal'', originally laid down as a merchant ship and converted to a carrier in 1914.