Sterett's Mk 10 missile launchers accommodated two Terrier missiles, later reclassified as SM (Standard Missile)-ER (Extended Range). The launcher was also capable of firing ASROC (Anti-Submarine Rocket) which was a solid rocket booster tipped with a torpedo. Rocket launched depth charges were also possible. Each of these weapons could theoretically be armed with a nuclear warhead. The missiles exited from below decks via an angled rail. They exited through two doors located directly behind the launcher. Just forward of the launcher are two emergency jettison devices used to ram dud missiles off the rail thus clearing the rail for action. On the starboard side further forward on the bow is a launch observer blister. One of the missile crew would stick his head up into the armored blister and report missile load and launch status via sound powered phones.
ASROC ready for launch - 1982 - Mert Garrison
ASROC away - 1982 - Mert Garrison
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