USS REQUISITE AGS-18

• World War II Service: USS Requisite (AGS-18) played an essential role during World War II as a survey and mine countermeasures ship, supporting critical amphibious operations in the Pacific Theater. • Former Name: The ship was originally laid down as YMS-272, a Yard Minesweeper, before being reclassified and renamed Requisite (AGS-18) in 1945. • Reclassification: In March 1945, the vessel was reclassified from a minesweeper (YMS) to an Auxiliary Survey Ship (AGS), reflecting its new role in hydrographic survey work. • Okinawa Landings: The USS Requisite participated in the dangerous pre-invasion minesweeping and survey operations at Okinawa—one of the largest amphibious assaults in history. • Postwar Operations: After WWII, the ship continued its survey duties, conducting hydrographic work in the Far East, including Japanese and Chinese waters. • Battle Stars: For her service in World War II, USS Requisite received three battle stars, recognizing her contributions to the war effort. • Conversion: The conversion to AGS status included the installation of specialized survey and charting equipment, enabling the collection of vital oceanographic and navigational data. • Decommissioning: USS Requisite was decommissioned on 19 July 1946, marking the end of her brief but impactful service with the U.S. Navy. • Final Fate: After decommissioning, the ship was struck from the Naval Vessel Register and eventually sold for civilian use. • Legacy: The ship’s survey and minesweeping missions contributed to safer naval operations and the advancement of hydrographic knowledge in the Pacific, benefiting both military and civilian navigation for years to come.