Aviation Flashcards
ACE as a SME
ACE Commander is the MAGTF commander’s principle advisor/SME on aviation activities
ACE
Air Combat Element
*not a formal command…just catagorieses the functionality of specific forces withing the MAGTF
primary mission of ACE
support the MAGTF during all phases of expeditionary operations as well as during sustained operations ashore
6 main functions of Marine Corp Aviation
Air Reconnaissancre Assault Support COntrol of Aircraft and MIssiles AAW OAS EW
TRAP
Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and {PErsonnel
OAAW
Offensive Antiair Warfare
MACG
Marine Air Control Gruop
sub-functions of “Assault Support” as one of the functions of ACE - 7
- Combat Assault Transport
- Air Delivery
- Aerial Refueling
- Air Evacuation
- TRAP
- Air Logistical Support
- Battlefield Illumination
OAS
Offensive Air Support
CAS
Close Air Support
DAS
Deep Air Support
definition of OAS
Offensive Air Support
-air operations taht are conducted agianst enemy installations, facilities, and personnel in order to directly assist in the attainment of MAGTF objectives by destroying enemy reosurces or isolating enemy military forces
how does OAS support warfighting functionsq
provide fires/force protection via CAS and DAS
how does OAS allow the commander to influence the battle
by projecting firepower to shape events in time/space and delaying enemy reinforments, degrading critical enemy functions, manipulating enemy perceptions
VMFA
Marine fighter/attack squadrons
VMFA[AW]
Marine fighter attack (all weather) squadron
VMA
Marine Attack Squadrons
HMLA
Marine light attack helicopter squadron
VMU
Marine unmanned aerial vehicle squadron
2 catagories of OAS
CAS
DAS
CAS definition
air action performed by aerial assets against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly foreces
-require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire/movement of friendly forces
DAS definition
Deep Air Support
air action against enemy targets at such a distance from friendly forces that detailed integratoin of each mission with fire/movement of friendly assets aren’t required.
*air interdiction operations
*armed reconnaissance mission
difference between DAS and CAS
Deep Air Support = far from friendly forces so don’t need to coordinatie
Close Air Support: close to friendly forces so must coordinate to avoid fraticide
Air Interdiction Operations
type of Deep Air Support
- destroys, neutralizes, or delays the enemyu military potential before it can be brought to bear effectively aginst friendly force
- a response to a known target that is briefed in advance
destroys, neturalizes, or delays the military military potential before it is brought to bear against friendly forces
Air Interdiction Operations (type of Deep Air Support)
Armed Reconaissance Mission
type of Deep Air Support
*finds and attacks targets of opportunity in assigned areas. response to targets not known/briefed in advance
difference between Air Interdiction Operations and Armed Reconnaissance Missions
2 types of Deep Air Support
- Armed Interdiction Operations: response to destroy a known target in advance
- Armed Reconnaissance MIssion: response to targets not known/briefed in advance (targets of opportunity)
AAW
Antiair Warfare
what is AAW
Anti-Air Support
*actions used to destroy or reduce the enemy air and missile threat to an acceptable level
primary purpose of AAW
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primary purpose of AAW
to gain/maintain whatever degree of air superiority as required…this permists the cocnduct of operations wtihout prohibitive interference by opposing air/missile forces
options for AAW
Anti-Air Warfare *interceptors bombers antiaircraft guns surface to air missiles electronic attack
LAAD
low altitude air defence
MACS
Marine Air SControl Squadrons
TAOC
Tactical Air Operations Center
what is OAAW
Offensive Anti-Air Warfare
*operations conducted against enemy air assets/air defense systems before they can be launched/assume an attacking role
mission of TAOC
Tactical Air Operations Center
*detect, ID, control the interception of hostile aircraft and misssiles
SEAD
Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses
offensive counterair
joint term for operation that destroys, disrupts, or limits enemy air power as close to its sourcre as possible
EW
Electronic Warfare
Active versus Passive Air Defense
Active: (aka defensive counterair): use of aircraft/air defense weapons/EW
Passive: actions other than active like protective construction, concealment, camoflage, deception, dispersoion, cover, electronic pertection
VMGR
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron
*provifes in-flight refueling
Marine platform that provides in-flight refueling
VMGR: Marine aerial refueler transport squadron
provides mobility and logistical support to the MAGTF
Combat Assault Transport
transportation of equipment and supplies to FOB or remote areas
Aire Delivery
when are Air Drops of air delivery utilized
when surface/helicopter can’t be used b/c range, closed lines of communications, lack of adequate airfields, prohibitive groundt actical situation, reduced response time, high tonnage
how to extend time on station and reduce response time
Aerial REfueling
benefit of Aerial Refueling
extend time on station and extend the mission range
transport personnel/equipment from FOB or remote areas out of theatre
Air Evacuation
CSAR
Combat Search and REsuce
when is TRAP performed
on location when there is reasonable certainty of survivor
how do aircraft support infantry
battlefield illumination, logistical support, TRAP/CSAR
TRAP
Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel
VMAQ
marine tactical electronic warfare squaron
ATARS
Advanced Tactical Aerial Reconnaissance System
3 types of Electronic Warfare
Electronic Attack
Electronic PRotection
Electronic Warfare Support
MACCS
Marine Air command and control systems
Air Direction
authority to regulate the employment of air resources to maintain a balance between their availabilities and the priorities assigned for their usre
Air Control
authority to direct the physical maneuver of aircraft in flight or to direct an aircraft or surface to air weapons to engage a specific target
MAW
Marine Air Wing
administration organization of Marine Aviation
3 active duty, 1 reserve
destinged to provide units in support of MAGTH or oterh ops
what happens when the MAW is deployed as the ACE for MEF
the MAW HQ bhecomes the ACE command elemebt
fun fact about the MAG
it is the smallest aviation unit that is designed to conduct operations with no outside assistance except access to a source of supply
mission of MAG
marine aircraft group
*provides the support necessary for the effective command of subordinant squadrons of the MAG
what happens when the MAG is deployed as the MAGTF ACE
the MAG HQ becomes the tactical command elemnet for the ACE
MALS
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (FIxe dor ROtary)
HMH
Martine HEavy Helicoptert
*yes, it really is HMH
MALSP
Marine Aviation LOgistic SUpport
VMR
Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron
EAF
Expeditionary Airfields
role of VMAQ
conducts airborne EW in support of Fleet Marine FOrese Operations to meet the EW and air reconnaissance function of Marine Aviators
VMU
Marine Unmanned Aerial Squasron
UAS
Unmanned Airraft SYstem
benefit of VMU
provides unmanned aircraft reconnaissance support to the MTF
BDA
Battle damage assessments
benefits of VMAQ
airbone EW
maintain capability of operating from aircraft carriers, advance base, expeditionary airfields, can operate under darkness/under all weather, maintains extended range operations that require refueling
FSCC
Fire SUpport coordination center
role of AMFA
Marine Figher/Attack Squadron
*intercepts/destroys enemy aircraft under all weather conditions and attacks/destroys surface tactics
primary function of VMM
Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron
- transports combat troops, supplies, and equipment across a spectrum of expeditionar yoperations
- aka: provide combat assault troop transport and provide them with suppliesequip
tasks of VMM
Marine Medium TIlt-Rotor Squadron
*combat assault sport for evacuation
forward arming/refueling points
self defense capability for air to air/ground to air threats
operate at night adverse weather, uner instrument flight conditions
extend rage b/c aerial refueling
aerometical evacuation of casualties, augment local search and rescue options
HMM
Marine Heavy Helicopter
role of Marne Heavy Helicopter Squadron
HMH (correct. is not HHS)
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aircraft that = Marine Heavy Helicopter (MHM)
*CH-53E
CH-53E
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH)
role of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
combat assault transport of heavy weapons/equipment/supplies
*combat assault transport of (heavy weapons, equipment, supplies
*combat assault support of troops
*FARP
operations from floating bases or austere shore bases
*maintains the capability
FARP
forward arming and refueling points
HMLA
Marine LIght Attack HElicopter Sqquadrons
role of HMLA
airborne C2 platform
armed escort for assault support ops
transport troops/supplies/equpments
local Search and REscue, fire support/security
can operate from floating base and in austere shore bases,
capability to operate at night, instrument flight rules,
MWS
Marine Wing Support Group
mission of MWSG
provides aviation ground support for the MAW and to provide Cw, administration, supply, and logistical support to assets performing aviation ground support for Marine Aviation
primary task of MWSG
provides capability to establisth and maintain airfields/FOB,
MWSS
Marine Wing Support Squadron
MACCS
Marine Air C2 SYstems
how does the ACE commander usd MACCS
to plan and direct ACE operations and to employ aviation assets in a responsive, timely,k and effective
advise MAGTF commander and JTF on application/employment of Marine Aviation
purpose of the design of MACCS
lets the ACE conduct centralized planning and optimize the use of limited resources yet lets the subordinats execute the plan of decentraied
MCAG role
Marine AIr Control Group
*provides, operates, maintain MACCS
MTACS
marine tactical air command squadron
MACS
Marine air control squadron
MASS
Marine air support squadron
LAAD
low altitude air defense battalion