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Explain the mission and purpose of Marine Corps aviation.
To participate as the air component of the MAGTF in the seizure and defense of advance naval bases
Collateral mission - to participate as an integral component of naval aviation in execution of other Navy functions as the fleet commanders so direct.
Name the 6 functions of Marine Corps Aviation.
"AAA CEO" Air reconnaissance Assault support Anti-aircraft warfare Control of aircraft & missiles Electronic warfare Offensive air support
Name the 2 parts of Offensive Air Support.
Comprised of:
Close Air Support: When there are friendly forces near and detailed integration and coordination are required.
Deep Air Support: Action against enemy targets at far enough distance from friendly forces.
Name the 2 forms of air defense in Anti-air Warfare (AAW
There are two forms of air defense:
Active air defense.
Passive air defense.
What is Assault Support?
The use of aircraft to provide tactical mobility and logistic support to the MAGTF.
What is Air Reconnaissance?
The acquisition of intelligence information by employing visual observation and/or sensors in air vehicles
What is Electronic Warfare (EW)?
Any military action involving the use of electromagnetic (EM) and directed energy to control the EM spectrum or to attack the enemy
What is the mission/purpose of a MAW?
To participate as the air component of the MAGTF in the seizure and defense of advance naval bases, and to conduct such land operations as may be essential for the prosecution of a naval campaign
What is the function of a Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG)?
The MWSG provides all essential ground support requirements (motor-t, engineering, etc.) to aid designated fixed- or rotary-wing components of a Marine forward operating base (FOB).
Describe the characteristics and employment of the MV-22.
MV-22 (Osprey) is:
Dual-piloted, multiengine, self-deployable, medium-lift, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) tilt-rotor aircraft.
Can carry 24 combat-equipped troops or a 10,000-pound external load
Provides:
Combat assault support, logistics support, and special operations support worldwide
Will operate from air-capable ships and austere forward operating locations
Is capable of inflight refueling
What are the three levels of aviation maintenance?
- Organizational-level Maintenance
- Intermediate-level Maintenance
- Depot-level Maintenance
Give examples of depot-level maintenance.
- Complete rebuild of parts, assemblies, subassemblies and end items.
- Testing and reclamation of parts.
- Manufacture and modification.
What is the mission of a Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU), and what aircraft do they employ?
Operates and maintains a UAV system to provide unmanned and aerial reconnaissance support to the MAGTF.
VMUs operate the RQ-7 Shadow and ScanEagle UAVs.
Who was the First Marine Aviator?
Maj Alfred A. Cunningham, in 1913
List 4 of the 7 primary areas of assault support.
"LITECAR" Logistical support Illumination of the battlefield Tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel Evacuation Combat assault Aerial delivery of ops Refueling
