Noun
ASROC
(US, military, nautical) Abbreviation of Anti-Submarine Rocket (an antisubmarine missile system)
Also completed during this period was the nuclear-powered USS, with two Terrier and one Talos launchers, plus an ASROC anti-submarine launcher the World War II conversions lacked. Source: Internet
These had two Talos and two Tartar launchers plus ASROC and two 5-inch (127 mm) guns for self-defense, and were primarily built to get greater numbers of Talos launchers deployed. Source: Internet
These had one standard Mark 112 octuple ASROC launcher, located immediately above a reload system holding an additional 16 assembled rounds (two complete reloads of eight missiles apiece). Source: Internet
The nuclear-armed ASROC was never used in combat. Source: Internet
Belknap-class cruisers, could accommodate ASROC in these power-loaded launchers (the Mk 13 GMLS was not able to fire the weapon, as the launcher rail was too short). Source: Internet
The RUR-5 ASROC (for Anti-Submarine ROCket) is an all-weather, all sea-conditions anti-submarine missile system. Source: Internet