JS Suō is a Hiuchi-class Auxiliary Multi-purpose Support (AMS) ship of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).Werth, Eric. (2007).
The ship was built by Universal in Keihin and commissioned into service on 16 March 2004.Global Security, AMS Hiuchi Class, ship list
The primary mission of the Suō is to support training exercises of other ships, including shooting practice and torpedo launching practice.Global Security.org, AMS Hiuchi Class
Service This ship was one of several in the JMSDF fleet participating in disaster relief after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.Seawaves, "Warships Supporting Earthquake in Japan"
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References Wertheim, Eric. (2007). Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Systems. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press. ;
External links JMSDF, AMS-4302 すおう Suō