Configuration of EAF Systems

Question 0

Describe EAFs organizational structure in accordance with ATPs.

Answer 0

MAW-Marine Aircraft Wing
MWSG-Marine Wing Support Group
MWSS-Marine Wing Support Squadron
EAF:
7002
7011-SNCOIC
Quality Assurance (QA)
Production Control
Work centers-ie: runway, maintenance, lighting, supply, tool room, & administration

Question 1

What are the 4 MAWs & where are they located?

Answer 1

1st MAW-Okinawa, Japan
2nd MAW-Cherry Point, NC
3rd MAW-Miramar, CA
4th MAW-New Orleans, LA

Question 2

Where is MWSG17

Answer 2

Okinawa, Japan

Question 3

Where is MWSG27?

Answer 3

Cherry Point, NC

Question 4

Where is MWSG37?

Answer 4

Miramar, CA

Question 5

Where is MWSG47?

Answer 5

Selfridge, MI

Question 6

Where is MWSS-271?

Answer 6

Bogue Field, NC

Question 7

Where is MWSS-272?

Answer 7

New River, NC

Question 8

Where is MWSS-171?

Answer 8

Iwakuni, Japan

Question 9

Where is MWSS-172?

Answer 9

Okinawa, Japan

Question 10

Where is MWSS-273?

Answer 10

Beaufort, SC

Question 11

Where is MWSS-274?

Answer 11

Cherry Point, NC

Question 12

Where is MWSS-371?

Answer 12

Yuma, AZ

Question 13

Where is MWSS-372?

Answer 13

Camp Pendleton, CA

Question 14

Where is MWSS-373?

Answer 14

Miramar, CA

Question 15

Where is MWSS-374?

Answer 15

29 Palms, CA

Question 16

Where is MWSS-471?

Answer 16

Minneapolis, MN

Question 17

Where is MWSS-472?

Answer 17

Willow Grove, PA

Question 18

Where is MWSS-473?

Answer 18

Miramar, CA

Question 19

What is the mission of EAF?

Answer 19

To provide the Marine Air Ground Task Force with a flexible capability to rapidly deploy & establish a survivable self sustaining airfield(s) in support of the Aviation Combat Element (ACE).

Question 20

Explain EAF

Answer 20

It’s a shore based, aviation weapons support system which permits deployment of landing force aircraft within effective range of ground forces.

Although an EAF may be nothing more than a grass landing zone (LZ) to support helicopter ops the installation of one or more EAF component adds versatility and durability to the site selected for aircraft ops.

Question 21

What are some of the design/layout considerations?

Answer 21

1. Duration/tempo of ops
2. Type & number of aircraft (fixed/rotary)
3. Taxiing/parking requirements (high power run-up/shelter)
4. Location & terrain (barebase, flight approach obstacles, seasonal rainfall/drainage, & sub-soil preparation)

Question 22

What is a barebase?

Answer 22

The use of existing airfields/roads to construct tactical military airfields. (When you utilize existing structures instead of AM-2 matting.)

Question 23

What makes up the EAF systems?

Answer 23

• Airfield Recovery Systems-M31 Marine Corps Expiditionary Arresting Gear System (MCEAGS)
• Airfield Terminal Guidance Systems
• airfield lighting & marking
• Airfield communication system
• Airfield surfacing system

Question 24

What does the M31 gear consist of?

Answer 24

- 2 trailer assemblies positioned on each side of the runway in the intended aircraft recovery area - each assembly is anchored to the deck and interconnected by a runway cross deck pendant - each energy absorber is anchored to the deck & interconnected by a runway cross deck pendant (CDP)

Question 25

What does FLOLS stand for?

Answer 25

Fresnel lens optical landing system

Question 26

What is the FLOLS?

Answer 26

A precise instrument that guides the pilot to a pre-determined touchdown point on the runway.

Question 27

What does MOSLS stand for?

Answer 27

Minimum Operating Strip Lighting System

Question 28

What is a MOSLS?

Answer 28

A portable, self charging, multi-purpose, trailer mounted, lighting system.

Question 29

What is an EAF hardwire lighting system?

Answer 29

A system that will be utilized for deployments of longer than 90 days.

Question 30

What is AM-2 matting?

Answer 30

It is an airfield surfacing system made out of fabricated aluminum panels that consist of hollow, extruded one piece main section with extruding end connectors welded to each end.

Question 31

What is the configuration of a runway?

Answer 31

4,000 feet X 96 ft 3 vertical take-off landing (VTOL) pads ---one at each end & one at midfield

Question 32

What is the configuration of the arm de-arm pad?

Answer 32

150 ft X 96 ft | Located at both ends & capable of supporting one set of arresting gear

Question 33

What is the configuration of a taxiway?

Answer 33

3848 ft X 96 ft Parallel to the runway Capable of supporting one set of arresting gear

Question 34

What are hides?

Answer 34

Aircraft parking slots

Question 35

How are hides configured?

Answer 35

``` Connected to the taxiway Capable of housing fully combat loaded aircraft Size: fixed wing- 36 ft wide X 96 ft long Rotary wing-24 ft wide X 120 ft long ```

Question 36

What are the locations of the arresting gear?

Answer 36

Midfield, taxiway, & overrun

Question 37

What is Expanded tape sweeps areas of 150 ft for bi-directional capability?

Answer 37

Arresting gear

Question 38

What are revetments?

Answer 38

Protective walls built on the rear and sides of hides to decrease collateral damage to other aircraft in the event of an explosion It allows for closer parking of aircraft & decreased total matting requirements Constructed of pre-fabricated materials or soil