The nuclear powered attack submarines [SSN's] are a vital component to the United States maritime strategy and meet the requirements in methods no other warship can.The SSN is deployed covertly throughout the world's oceans and are ready to respond. The stealth warship will position itself anywhere on quick notice and remain on patrol or on station as long as necessary. The U.S.S. Montpelier, like her sister ships of the Los Angeles Class Submarines, can engage in various platforms of warfare. She is able to deploy in an anti-submarine capacity where she protects the U.S. Carrier Battle group against enemy submarines using her agility, high-speed, and quietness.When it is necessary for the Montpelier to engage in battle, she has choice of several technical advanced platforms of lethal weapons available to her. Montpelier can deploy a land attack missile through a choice of vertical or horizontal launch system.Once the weapon is fired, this Tomahawk cruise missile will attack targets many miles inland. The Tomahawk can be launched while the ship is submerged, surfaced, or underway. This complicates the enemy's defense and radar, and presents the element of surprise providing the same strategy as air attacks on targets, without placing fighter pilots in harms way. The Tomahawk can also be deployed against surface ship targets.When Montpelier must engage with an enemy submarine or even a surface ship, she can also deploy her Mk48 or ADCAP torpedoes. In addition to this, numerous targets can be attacked and eliminated at one given time.Another platform of Montpelier is her ability to engage in intelligence collection without revealing her presence. The submarine's covertness is her primary asset.The Montpelier can gather vital information for long periods of time and act as our national defense eyes and ears. During missions like this, she can deploy Special Forces, such as Navy Seals or other Intelligence Agents to points where a global geopolitical climate requires her intercession or participation. Montpelier can also be deployed in mine laying missions.The Montpelier is powered by a nuclear power plant having the ability to remain deployed and submerged for extended periods of time. She is outfitted with auxiliary equipment that replenishes oxygen and removes carbon dioxide and other atmosphere contaminants and has two distilling plants, which convert salt water into fresh drinking water.The structure of the ship is divided into various compartments. First, an engine room, which houses the propulsion machinery and generators, supplying electricity to the ship and the auxiliary equipment. Then there is the Control Room, that is the heart of the ship that controls all activities. This is where courses are plotted, depths are controlled, battles are strategized, and weapons are deployed. It is also the point where the two periscopes are located, and the ships antennas, that provide cryptic transmissions and communications with the world.In the Mess Decks, and Berthing are the spaces onboard where the crew sleeps and enjoys meals and the Wardroom is the area where Officers eat, train and work. Finally there is the Torpedo Room which stores all ships weapons including the vertical launch missile tubes. Montpelier is also equipped with the most sophisticated Sonar. There are over 1,000 hydrophones that make up the Sonar for optimal listening.

The Montpelier is staffed by highly trained, brave Officers and Sailors, who are the best in the world. The U.S. Submarine Service sets high standards that must be met by all personnel before deploying on a submarine. This comforting knowledge, makes all Americans, especially the People of Montpelier, Vermont, sleep well at night amongst the beautiful Green Mountains, that we are secure with the New "Monty" on watch duty.

U.S.S. MONTPELIER SSN-765 SHIP CREST
The outline of the body of land with an ornate building superimposed signifies the State of Vermont, and its Capital City, Montpelier. The mountains symbolize the Green Mountain Range and the Winooski River Valley in which the City of Montpelier rests.

The three prominent peaks symbolize the three ships which have borne the name Montpelier. They also symbolize the three prongs of the Trident, the ancient symbol of sea power.

Thirteen of the stars recognize the thirteen battle stars that were awarded to the U.S.S. Montpelier CL-57 during World War 2. The fourteenth star commorates Vermont, the fourteenth State of the Union.

The leaping catamount, native to Montpelier region, signifies the fierce independence and strength of the People of Vermont. The two raised periscopes symbolize looking into the past to draw upon our proud traditions while looking forward to the future of our nation.

The hawser outlining the crest recognizes the Naval Heritage of the ships named Montpelier.

The motto, Audaces Fortuna Juvat, meaning Fortune Favors the Bold, is the traditional motto of the Hayes family, in honor of the ship's sponsor, Mrs. Nancy Hayes Sununu and is representative of the great seafarers of history.