The fast-minelayer example imagines a ship entering contested Pacific waters, laying a large number of mines and leaving before its presence is detected. High speed helps it withdraw before enemy forces can catch it, making speed part of the minelaying mission.
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Fast minelayers and rapid withdrawal
A fast minelayer uses speed to enter contested waters, lay mines and withdraw before an enemy can intercept it.