Block 16 - Naval Aviation Platforms and Missions Flashcards
There are six basic core capabilities of Naval Aviation, what are they?
Forward presence Deterrence Sea control Power projection Maritime security Humanitarian assistance/disaster relief
Key capability that establishes Maritime force and regions throughout the world, with the deployability and expeditionary character of Naval Aviation distinguishes it as the centerpiece of this core capability
Forward presence
Aligned to the National belief that preventing Wars is as important as winning wars, removing conditions for conflict, providing for the protection of forces deployed, and possessing Superior military strength all serve to deter aggressors from attacking
Deterrence
What protects the ability to operate freely at Sea and is an important enabler of joint and interagency operations?
Sea control
What is the ability to project from the sea and is the essential combat element of Maritime strategy?
Power projection
This refers to the maintenance of security at Sea and the mitigation at threat short of War by combating terrorism, piracy, drug trafficking and other threats that enhance global stability and protect us shorelines
Maritime security
This refers to a human obligation and a foundation of human character
Humanitarian assistance / disaster relief
What type of sea combat perform rescue, Logistics, mine countermeasures, and eventually combat search-and-rescue missions
Helicopter sea combat (HSC)
Tasked with the primary roles of anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare and secondary roles of logistics and Rescue
Helicopter Maritime strike (HSM)
Provides basic and Advanced Training of student Naval aviators and rotary-wing aircraft
Helicopter training (HT)
Fixed-wing squadrons that tactically exploit, suppress, degrade and deceive enemy electromagnetic defensive and offensive systems including communication, and support of airstrike and Fleet operations
Tactical electronic warfare (VAQ)
Fixed-wing carrier-based squadrons that provide early warning against weather, missiles, shipping and aircraft
Carrier Airborne early warning (VAW)
Fixed-wing utility squadrons providing Air Services for the fleet such as simulations and Target Towing
Fleet composite (VW)
Fixed-wing squadrons employed for both fighter and attack missions
Strike Fighter (VFA)
Fixed-wing land based squadrons that perform anti-submarine Warfare, anti-surface Warfare, reconnaissance and Mining
Patrol (VP)
Fixed-wing squadrons that provide electronic warfare support to include search, interception, recording, and Analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy
Fleet air reconnaissance (VQ)
Fixed-wing squadrons for the transport of personnel and supplies
Aircraft logistic support (VR)
Fixed-wing squadrons that transport personnel and supplies for Carrier onboard delivery
Carrier logistic support (VRC)