Assault Support Flashcards

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Describe USMC Squadrons and associated A/C that are included in assault support

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VMGR-KC-130J
VMM-MV-22B
HMH-CH-53E/K
HMLA-UH-1Y & AH-1Z

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State General Capabilities related to assault support

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Vertical land
Load/unload while hovering
Use terrain for cover and concealment
Provide speed, mobility, flexibility in battle area
Bypass obstacles
Operate from Ships
Rapid supply transport
Load troops and cargo from underway ships
Transport personnel/cargo to inaccessible areas
Air Delivery

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State general limitations related to assault support

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High logistical reqirement
Noise/rotorwash may reduce surprise
Ops degraded in icing, heavy wind, low vis
Lift capability reduced in high/hot/heavy
Loads require wt &bal calcs
Vulnerable to ENY AA fire
Large scale ops require high vis/adequate landing areas

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ID 6 Types of Assault Support Ops

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Combat Assault Transport
Air Delivery
Air to Air Refueling
Air Evacuation
Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel
Air logistical Support

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Describe Assault Support enhancements to MAGTF ops

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Provides ability to concentrate strengths against ENY weaknesses w/ speed and surprise. Give operational and tactical mobility and logistical support to MAGTF

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Describe assault support employment at tactical level

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Provides mobility
Exploits opportunities presented by ENY or created by friendlies
Rapidly concentrate combate power @ most advantageous time and place
Help maintain tempo of ops and momentum of attack

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