Mission Integration Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Carrier Air Wing?
To conduct naval air defensive/offensive missions, SAR missions, and logistical support for the carrier
Who assigns squadrons to carriers?
CNO
E-2C Hawkeye
Primary function is Airborne Command & Control, battle space management
Provides all weather airborne early morning
It is placed forward-deployed of any airborne strike
Cost: 80 mil
Crew: 5
F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet
Primary function is a multi-role attack and fighter aircraft
Cost : 29 million
MH-60 Seahawk
Primary function varies with the particular military service
Provides anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, drug interdiction, anti-ship warfare, cargo lift, and special operations
Crew : 3-4
EA-18G Growler
Primary function is airborne electronic attack
Provides an umbrella of protection over strike aircraft and ships by jamming enemy radar and provides ECM (electric countermeasures)
Cost : 67 million
What is HSM?
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron
Flies the MH-60R
What is HSC?
Helicopter Sea Combat
Flies the MH-60S
What is VAQ?
Tactical Electronic Warfare
Flies the EA-18G
What is VAW?
Airborne Early Warning
Flies the E2-C Hawkeye
What is VFA?
Strike Fighter
Flies the F/A-18 Hornet
What is VRC?
Fleet Logistic Combat Support
Flies the C-2A Greyhound
Nickname for VFA-154?
Nite
Nickname for VFA-31?
Felix
Nickname for VFA-146?
Dimon