Assault Support

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

State General Capabilities related to assault support

Answer 2

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

Question 3

State general limitations related to assault support

Answer 3

High logistical requirement
Noise/rotor wash may reduce surprise
Ops degraded in icing, heavy wind, low vis
Lift capability affected by altitude, humidity, temp
Internal loads require wt &bal calcs
Vulnerable to ENY AA fire
Large scale ops require high vis/adequate landing areas

Question 4

ID 6 Types of Assault Support Ops

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Describe Assault Support enhancements to MAGTF ops

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Describe assault support employment at tactical level

Answer 6

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