Naval Aviation Platforms And Missions Flashcards
Which basic core capability establishes forces throughout the world?
Forward presence.
What are the basic core capabilities?
Forward presence Deterrence Sea control Power projection Maritime security Humanitarian assistance/disaster relief
What is deterrence?
Prevention of war and conflicts.
What does sea control accomplish?
Protects the ability to operate freely at sea.
Which basic core capability is an essential combat element of maritime strategy and boasts the ability to project from the sea?
Power projection
What is maritime security?
The maintenance of security at sea and the mitigation of threats short of war.
What is an HSC squadron and its mission?
Helicopter sea combat.
To perform rescue, logistics, and mine countermeasures.
What is an HSM squadron and its mission?
Helicopter maritime strike.
Anti submarine and anti-surface warfare and secondary roles of logistics and rescue.
What is an HT squadron and its mission?
Helicopter training.
To provide basic and advanced training to student naval aviators.
What is a VAW squadron and its mission?
Carrier airborne early warning.
To provide early warning against weather, missiles, shipping and aircraft.
What is a VAQ squadron and its mission?
Tactical electronic warfare.
To tactically exploit, suppress, degrade, and deceive enemy electromagnetic defensive mad offensive systems including communication.
What is a VC squadron and its mission?
Fleet composite.
To provide air services for the fleet such as simulations and target towing.
What is a VFA squadron and its mission?
Strike fighter.
To provide fighter and attack missions.
What is a VP squadron and its mission?
Patrol.
To provide electronic warfare support to include search, interception, recording, and analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy.
What is a VQ squadron and its mission?
Fleet air reconnaissance.
To provide electronic warfare support to include search, interception, recording and analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy.
