Naval Aviation Platform And Mission

Question 0

HSC

Answer 0

Helicopter sea combat

These units perform rescue, logistics, mine countermeasures, and eventually combat search-and-rescue missions

Question 1

What are the 6 basic core capabilities?

Answer 1

Forward Presence
Deterrence
Sea Control
Power Projection
Maritime Security
Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief

Question 2

HSM

Answer 2

Helicopter Maritime Strike

Tasked with the primary roles of antisubmarine and anti-surface warfare, and secondary roles of logistics and rescue

Question 3

HT

Answer 3

Helicopter Training

Provides basic and advanced training of student Naval Aviators in rotary wing aircraft

Question 4

VFA

Answer 4

Strike Fighter

Fixed wing squadrons employed for both fighter and attack missions

Question 5

VP

Answer 5

Patrol
Fixed wing land based squadrons that perform anti-submarine warfare, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, reconnaissance and mining