Distributing ship orders had political motives and operational consequences. Concentrating work in the very best yard might yield a few nearly ideal ships, while a broader industrial base can deliver many more vessels that remain fully useful. For a global navy, twelve good ships provide more simultaneous deployments than three or four perfect ones. The rules of three or four connect procurement quantity to maintenance, transit, and readiness cycles, making yard distribution a force-structure choice as well as patronage.
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Spreading orders among several yards may sacrifice a little uniform quality but can produce enough additional hulls to transform a navy's worldwide availability.