Naval Avaiation Platforms And Missions Flashcards
Deplorability and expeditionary character of naval aviation distinguishes it as the centerpiece if what core capability
Forward presence
Six basic core capabilities of naval aviation
Forward presence Deterrence Sea control Power projection Maritime security Humanitarian assistance/disaster relief
Define deterrence
The belief that preventing wars is as important as winning ears removing conditions for conflict providing for the protection of forces deployed and possessing superior military strength
What is HSC
Helicopter Sea Combat
Perform rescue, logistics, mine countermeasure, and CSAR
What is HSM
Helicopter Maritime Strike
Anti submarine and antisurface warfare
What is VAQ
Tactical Electronic warfare
Tactically exploit suppresses degrade and deceive enemy electromagnetic defense and offensive systems
What is VAW
Carrier Airborne early warning
Carrier based squad that provide early warning against weather missiles shipping and aircraft
What is VFA
Strike fighter
What is VP
Patrol
Perform anti submarine warfare anti surface warfare recognizance and mining
What is VQ
Fleet air reconnaissance
Provide electronic warfare support to include search interception recording and analyzing radiated electromagnetic energy
What is VRC
Carrier logistics support
Transport personnel and supplies