4 CHAPTER 1 Ready for LAUNCH A U.S. cruiser slices through waves Its radar spins scanning the skies Inside sailors watch glowing screens Then suddenly an alert Enemy ahead The crew jumps into action The captain gives orders Big missiles rise from launchers They move into position The ship is ready to strike
7 Locked and Loaded The radar locks on The launcher moves into position With a roar a missile blasts skyward It zooms fast and true BOOM It's a hit Mission complete The cruiser stays strong and steady It sails on watchful of other threats Some cruisers carry helicopters for rescues
