USS Gerald R. Ford Successfully Completes Second Explosive Event of Full-Ship Shock Trials

Published July 20, 2021

USS Gerald R. Ford Successfully Completes Second Explosive Event of Full-Ship Shock Trials


USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully completed the second of three scheduled explosive events for full-ship shock trials July 16. The shock trials are designed to demonstrate the ship’s ability to withstand the effects of nearby underwater explosion and retain required capability.