April 16, 2021 - An evolved sea
sparrow missiles (ESSM), and a rolling-airframe missiles
launch from USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons sponsons
during combat systems ship qualification trials (CSSQT).
CSSQT is a Naval
Sea Systems Command requirement to verify that ship personnel can operate
and maintain their combat systems in a safe and effective manner.
Ford is underway in the Atlantic
Ocean conducting its final independent steaming event of
post-delivery test and trials.
U.S. Navy video by Mass
Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert Stamer
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