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The RHIBs are more important than a towed array for a Cutter. Their job is to go board and inspect ships not act as a ASW ship. Having some ASW gear is good but turning it in to a Frigate isn't what the USCG needs.
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As you can see in the concept images in my original post, the Bertholf would still have 2 RHIBS, launched over the side from amidships, even without the rear ramps. All i'm suggesting is that if the Bertholf were used in a primarily ASW role, the ramps could be removed and a towed array fitted.