Block 6: Missions-A. Acronyms Flashcards
What does SEAD Stand for?
Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses
What does SAM stand for?
Surface-To-Air Missile
What is the function of SEAD?
To neutralize, destroy, or temporarily degrade the enemy air defenses (SAM’s) in or around the target area by physical attack and/or electronic warfare.
What is the role of SEAD?
Essentially to force the enemy to “run for cover” rather than shoot a missile during the specific time that our strike aircraft will be flying into the SAM threat rings.
What does WAS stand for?
War At Sea
What is the objective of WAS?
To destroy the enemy’s naval vessels and amphibious forces. Not only does superiority of the seas help secure a carrier from enemy attacks but it also protects our aircraft flying that might be flying over the ocean surface.
What does CAS stand for?
Close Air Support
Define CAS.
Air action by fixed and rotary wing aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces, and which requires detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces.
What does MAS stand for?
Maritime Air Superiority
Define MAS.
We maintain the airspace around the battle group.
What does ACM stand for?
Air Combat Maneuvering
What is ACM?
The art of maneuvering a combat aircraft in order to attain a position from which an attack can be made on another aircraft. It relies on offensive and defensive basic fighter maneuvering (BFM) in order to gain an advantage over an aerial opponent, also called Dog Fighting.
What does BFM stand for?
Basic Fighter Maneuvering
What does CAP stand for?
Combat Air Patrol
What is CAP?
An aircraft patrol provided over an objective area, over the force protected, over the critical area of a combat zone, or over an air defense area, for the purpose of intercepting and destroying hostile aircraft before they reach their target. Combat air patrols apply to both overland and overwater operations, protecting aircraft, fixed and mobile sites on land, and ships at sea.
What does FCF stand for?
Functional Check Flight
What is an FCF?
It determines whether an aircraft airframe, engine, accessories, or equipment is functioning according to established standards while the aircraft operates in its intended environment.
When is an FCF required?
It is performed when it is not possible to determine proper operation by a ground check.