NAVAL AVIATION PLATFORMS AND MISSIONS Flashcards
What is our response both wartime and peacetime?
A constant force that brings stability to regions far from our shores.
What are the 6 core capabilities?
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
What is HSC?
Helicopter Sea Combat - SAR logistics and mine countermeasure
What is VAQ?
Tactical Electronic Warfare
What is VAW?
Carrier Airborne Early Warning
What is VFA?
Strike Fighter
What is VP?
Patrol - land based anti-sub, anti-surface
What is VRC?
Carrier Logistics Support - transport personnel and supplies