Aviation Communities

Question 0

What is a HSM

Answer 0

Helicopter maritime strike

Antisubmarine and anti-surface warfare

Question 1

What is a HSC

Answer 1

Helicopter sea combat

Perform rescue logistics mine countermeasures and search and rescue missions

Question 2

What is HT

Answer 2

Helicopter training

Basic n advance training of students in rotary wing

Question 3

What is VAQ

Answer 3

Tactical electronic warfare
Fixed wing
Deceives enemy electromagnetic defensive and offensive systems including communication

Question 4

what is VAW

Answer 4

Carrier airborne early warning

Fixed wing carrier based squadrons that provide early warning against weather missiles shipping aircraft

Question 5

What is VFA

Answer 5

Fixed wing strike fighter

Fighter and attack missions

Question 6

What is VP

Answer 6

Fixed wing patrol

Anti-submarine warfare anti-surface warfare reconnaissance and mining

Question 7

What is VQ

Answer 7

Fleet air reconnaissance fixed wing
Provides electronic warfare support to include search interception recording and analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy

Question 8

What is VR

Answer 8

Aircraft logistics support
Fixed wing
Transport if personnel and supplies

Question 9

What is VRC

Answer 9

Carrier logistics support
Fixed wing
Transports personnel and supplies for carrier onboard delivery

Question 10

What is VT

Answer 10

Training

Fixed wing

Question 11

What is VX/VXE

Answer 11

Air test and evaluation
Fixed wing
Test and evaluate new aircraft and equipment