Aviation Employment Considerations

Question 1

6 Functions of Marine Aviation

Answer 1

Offensive Air Support
Anti Air Warfare
Assault Support
Air Reconnaissance
Electronic Warfare
Control of Aircraft and Missles

Question 2

Definition of OAS

Answer 2

those air operations conducted against enemy instllations, facilities, and personnel to directly assist the attainment of MAGTF objectives by the destruction of enemy resources or the isolation of his military force

Question 3

OAS function

Answer 3

Combined arms, through destruction or neutralization

Question 4

Destruction

Answer 4

destroy enemy forces, equipment, supplies and installations

Question 5

Neutralization

Answer 5

renders areas, weapons, or enemy forces ineffective for a specified time

Question 6

OAS categories

Answer 6

Deep Air Support

Close Air Support

Question 7

Deep Air Support

Answer 7

can be conducted in the form of air interdiction, armed reconnaissance, or strike coordination and reconnaissance

Question 8

Air Interdiction

Answer 8

air operations conducted to destroy, neutralize, or delay the enemy’s military potential before it can be brought to bear effectively against friendly forces

Question 9

Armed Reconnaissance

Answer 9

Locating and attacking targets of opportunity

Question 10

Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance

Answer 10

mission flown for the purpose of acquiring and reporting deep air support targets and coordinating armed reconnaissance or air interdiction missions upon those targets and coordinating armed reconnaissance or air interdiction missions upon those targets

Question 11

Close Air Support

Answer 11

air action against hostile targets which are in close promixity to friendly forces and which require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces

Question 12

2 types of close air

Answer 12

preplaned, immediate missions

Question 13

Antiair warfare

Answer 13

action that is required to destoy or redut to an acceptable level the enemy air and missle threat

Question 14

2 types of AAW

Answer 14

Offensive AAW and Air Defense

Question 15

OAAW three specific areas

Answer 15

Preemptive measures - allow air and ground operations to proceed without prohibitive interference
suppression of enemy air defenses- gain access to a defined zone of airspace that will allow magtf operations to proceed
local air superiority measures-prevent the enemy’s residual air threat

Question 16

2 categories of air defense

Answer 16

active air defense

passive air defense

Question 17

Assault Support defined

Answer 17

provides the MAGTF commander the ability to concentrate his strength against selected enemy weaknesses using speed and surprise.

Question 18

Categories of Assault Support

Answer 18

Combat Assault transport
Air Delivery
Aerial Refueling
Air evacuation
Tactical Recovery of aircraft and personnel
Air logistical support 
Battlefield illumination

Question 19

Air Reconnaissance

Answer 19

reduce the commanders unknown risks

Question 20

2 categories of air reconnaissance

Answer 20

strategic

tactical

Question 21

Types of reconnaissance

Answer 21

visual
multi-sensor imagery
electronic

Question 22

Electronic Warfare subsets

Answer 22

Electronic Attack
“”” Warfare Support
“” Protection

Question 23

Control of Aircraft and Missiles

Answer 23

coordinated employment, communications, procedures, and personnel in order to enable the ACE commander to plan, direct, and control the efforts of the ACE to support the MAGTF.

Question 24

Fundamentals of Control of Aircraft and Missiles

Answer 24

Integrating Function

Question 25

Methods of Aviation Control

Answer 25

Air Direction Air Control MACCS Elements

Question 26

MACCS Elements

Answer 26

Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron- command post of the ACE comdr Marine Wing Communication Squadron - primary communication organization within the Wing Marine Air Support Squadron - DASC Fixed Wing Marine Unmanned Squadron - VMU Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion - provideclose in, low altitude surface to air weapons fires in defense of the MAGTF Marine Air Control Squadron - primary agency Anti Air Warfare

Question 27

CAS

Answer 27

offensive air support mission that is planned and coordinated to deliver firepower against selected enemy capabilities at a designated place and time

Question 28

Types of Terminal Control

Answer 28

Type 1 - risk assessment required them to visually acquire the attacking aircraft and the target under attack. Type 2 - used when the terminal controller desires control of individual attacks but assesses that either one or a combination of methods are required. Type 3 - does not require the terminal controller to visually acquire the aircraft or the target. The least restrictive form of CAS terminal control.

Question 29

Conditions for effective CAS

Answer 29

``` Effective training and proficiency Planning and Integration Command, Control, Communications Air superiority Target Marking and Acquistion Streamline and Flexible procedures Appropriate Ordance Favorable Weather ```

Question 30

CAS Key Personnel

Answer 30

Aircraft MACCS Ground Personnel

Question 31

Forward Air Controller (FAC)

Answer 31

member of the TACP from a forward ground or airborne position, controls aircraft in close air support of ground troops

Question 32

JTAC

Answer 32

Member who is certified from a forward position that directs the action of combat aircraft engaged in CAS and other OA ops.

Question 33

Terminal controller

Answer 33

has the authority to control the maneuver of and grant weapons release clearance to attacking aircraft

Question 34

FAC

Answer 34

qualified aviation officer who exercises TC of aircraft engaged in CAS or ground troops from an air platform in flight

Question 35

Air Space Control Measures

Answer 35

Control Points FW Contact Points - makes radio contact with the air control agency Initial Points - starting point of the bomb run RW Holding Area-occupied while awaiting targets or missions Battle Position-air space coordination area that contains firing points for attack helicopters

Question 36

CAS Briefing Form

Answer 36

lines 4,6, and restrictions (remarks section) will be ready back by the CAS aircrew ``` IP/BP Heading Distance Target Elevation Target Description Target Location Type Mark Location of Friendlies Egress ```

Question 37

CAS Check in brief terminal controller

Answer 37

``` ID/Mission # Number and Type of Aircraft Position and Altitude Ordnance Time on Station Abort Code ```

Question 38

JTAC will provide a current situation update:

Answer 38

``` Unit Mission Enemy Disposition Threat Activity in target area Weather Friendly Positions Current Fire Support Coordination Measures ```

Question 39

Cleared Hot

Answer 39

granting weapons release clearance to an aircraft attacking a specific target Used during types 1 and 2 control only

Question 40

Cleared to engage

Answer 40

granting a blanket weapons release clearance to an aircraft or multiple aircraft attacking a target or multiple targets. Used during type 3 only.

Question 41

Corrections given in two paths

Answer 41

From the Mark | From the Ordnance Impact