Definition: (DOD) A naval ship designed to embark, deploy, and land elements of a landing force in an assault by helicopters, landing craft, amphibious vehicles, and by combinations of these methods.
Designated as LHA.
Amphibious Assault Ship (general purpose)
From Department of Defense, for About.com
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