NAVAL AVIATION PLATFORMS AND MISSIONS

Question 1

What is our response both wartime and peacetime?

Answer 1

A constant force that brings stability to regions far from our shores.

Question 2

What are the 6 core capabilities?

Answer 2

FORWARD PRESENCE-establishes maritime forces
DETERENCE-prevent wars, removing conflict possessing superior military strength.
SEA CONTROL-protects ability to operate freely.
POWER PROJECTION-ability to project from the sea is essential.
MARITIME SECURITY-combat terror, pirates, drug trafficking enhances global stability
HUMANITARIAN-humanitarian assistance/disaster relief

Question 3

What is HSC?

Answer 3

Helicopter Sea Combat - SAR logistics and mine countermeasure

Question 4

What is VAQ?

Answer 4

Tactical Electronic Warfare

Question 5

What is VAW?

Answer 5

Carrier Airborne Early Warning

Question 6

What is VFA?

Answer 6

Strike Fighter

Question 7

What is VP?

Answer 7

Patrol - land based anti-sub, anti-surface

Question 8

What is VRC?

Answer 8

Carrier Logistics Support - transport personnel and supplies