Naval Aviation and Platforms Flashcards
What are the six basic core capabilities that we address?
- Forward Presence
- Deterrence
- Sea Control
- Power Projection
- Maritime Security
- Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief
Explain what Forward Presence is?
Key capability that establishes maritime forces o=in regions throughout the world. The deploy-ability and expeditionary character of Naval Aviation distinguishes it as the centerpiece of this core capability.
Explain what Deterrence is?
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 acting.
Explain what Sea Control is?
Protects the ability to operate freely at sea and is an important enabler of joint and inter-agency operations. Maintaining sea control relies on numerous maritime capabilities such as surveillance, detection, and attack of coastal, surface and subsurface platforms. These are the missions readily executed by Naval Aviation assets in support of this capability.
Explain what Power Projection is?
The ability to project from the sea is the essential combat element of the Maritime strategy. This core capability is uniquely suited to the strengths of Naval aviation.
Explain what Maritime Security is?
The maintenance od security at sea and the mitigation of threats short of war, combating terrorism, piracy, drug trafficking, and other threats enhances global stability and protects the U.S. shorelines.
Explain what America does during Humanitarian assistance/ Disaster relief?
A humanitarian obligation and a foundation of human character. The majority of the world’s population lives within a few hundred miles of the ocean, meaning that access is best achieved by maritime forces.
What does HSC stand for and what do they do?
Helicopter Sea Combat - These units perform rescues, logistics, mine countermeasures and eventually combat search and rescue missions.
What does HSM stand for and what do they do?
Helicopter Maritime Strike - Tasked with the primary roles of antisubmarine and anti-surface warfare, and secondary roles of logistics and rescue
What does HT stand for and what do they do?
Helicopter Training - Provides basic and advanced training of student Naval aviators in rotary wing aircraft.
What does VAQ stand for and what do they do?
Tactical Electronic Warfare - Fixed wing squadrons that tactically exploit, suppresses, degrade and deceive enemy electromagnetic defensive and offensive systems including communication, in support of air strike and fleet operations.
What does VAW stand for and what do they do?
Carrier Airborne Early Warning - Fixed wing carrier based squadrons that provide early warning against weather, missles, shipping and aircraft.
What does (VC) stand for and what do they do?
Fleet Composite - Fixed wing utility squadrons providing air services for the fleet such as simulations and target towing.
What does (VFA) stand for and what do they do?
Strike Fighter - Fixed wing squadrons employed for both fighter and attack missions.
What does (VP) stand for and what do they do?
Fixed wing land based squadrons that perform anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare reconnaissance and mining.
What does (VQ) stand for and what do they do?
Fleet Air Reconnaissance - Fixed wing squadrons that provide electronic warfare support to include search, interception, recording and analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy. Selected squadrons serve as elements of the Worldwide Airborne Command Post System and provide communication relay systems.
What does (VR) stand for and what do they do?
Aircraft Logistics Support - Fixed wing squadrons for the transport of personnel and supplies.
What does (VRC) stand for and what do they do?
Carrier Logistics Support - Fixed wing squadrons that transport personnel and supplies for carrier on-board delivery.
What does (VT) stand for and what do they do?
Training - Fixed wing squadrons that provide basic and advanced training for student naval aviators and flight officers.
What does (VX/VXE) stand for and what do they do?
Air Test and Evaluation- Fixed wing squadrons that test and evaluate the operational capabilities of new aircraft and equipment in an operational environment. They develop tactic and doctrines for their most effective use.
