Naval aviation platforms And missions Flashcards
Core capabilities
Foreword presences
Deterrence
Sea control
Power projection
Maritime security
Humanitarian assistance/disaster relief
Helicopter sea combat (HSC)
Perform rescue ,logistics, mine countermeasures, and eventually combat search and rescue missions
Helicopter maritime strike (HSM)
Anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, And secondary roles of logistics and rescue
Helicopter training (HT)
Training of student naval aviators in rotary wing aircraft
Tactical electronic warfare (VAQ)
Fixed wing squadrons that tactically exploit, suppresses,degrade and deceive enemy electromagnetic Defenses and offensive systems
Carrier airborne early warning (VAW)
Early warning against weather, missiles, shipping and aircraft
Fleet composite (VC)
Provide our services for the fleet such as simulations and target towing
Strike fighter (VFA)
Used for both fighter and attack missions
Patrol (VP)
Perform anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface, Reconnaissance and mining
Fleet air reconnaissance (VQ)
Provide electronic warfare support to include search, interception, recording, and analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy
Aircraft logistics support (VR)
Fixed wing squadrons for the transport of personnel and supplies
Carrier logistics support (VRC)
Transport personal and supplies for carrier on board delivery
Training (VT)
Provide basic and advanced training for student naval aviators and flight officers.
Air test and evaluation (VX/VXE)
Test and evaluate the operational capabilities of new aircraft and equipment.
What is COMSEC
Communication security