a nuclear carrier, carries quite a bit of jet fuel as it doesn't have to have huge tanks for its own use. so resupply, while important is not quite as important now is it?
phony tony makes a FINE point about damage control. Min crew, min extra crew for damage control, or humanitarian aid. And with fewer crew, less of a hospital on board.
I do think having little guns to shoot at ''fast boats" is a good idea though.
and no one comments about COD
PS, I don't read Tom Clancy, at least after "Red Storm Rising".
So, we will wait for another six years and see how the QE works out. And there will always be a question about whether we are talking about a passenger ship or a commando carrier.