The Emory S. Land-class submarine tender is a class of three submarine tenders in the United States Navy and Military Sealift Command.

[2] The Emory S. Land-class is identical to the preceding L. Y. Spear-class.

The ships were specifically designed to service nuclear-powered attack submarines.

They feature 53 specialized workshops on 13 decks on board.

All ships have a helicopter landing pad aft, although no hangar.