Which statement is true about Tarawa-class and America ships regarding the well deck?

Which statement is true about Tarawa-class and America ships regarding the well deck?

• A. Tarawa Class has a well deck; America does not
• B. Tarawa Class has no well deck; America does
• C. Both Tarawa and America have well decks
• D. Neither Tarawa nor America has a well deck

Answer: (A)

A well deck is a floodable space on amphibious ships that hosts and launches landing craft such as LCACs to move Marines from ship to shore. Tarawa-class ships were built with a full-length well deck in the forward hull, enabling those landing craft to operate directly from the ship. America-class ships were redesigned to maximize air operations, and the well deck was removed to create more hangar and flight deck space for aircraft. So Tarawa-class ships have a well deck, while America-class ships do not.

A well deck is a floodable space on amphibious ships that hosts and launches landing craft such as LCACs to move Marines from ship to shore. Tarawa-class ships were built with a full-length well deck in the forward hull, enabling those landing craft to operate directly from the ship. America-class ships were redesigned to maximize air operations, and the well deck was removed to create more hangar and flight deck space for aircraft. So Tarawa-class ships have a well deck, while America-class ships do not.