combatant surface vessels
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term “combatant surface vessels” means cruisers, destroyers, and frigates that are in active service in the Navy or in active reserve service in the Navy.
Source
- 2003–present10 U.S.C. § 7296Armed Forces · Combatant surface vessels: notice before reduction in number; preservation of surge capability · in this section