Naval Aviation Platforms And Missions, Mission Integration Flashcards

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Explain forward presence

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Key capability that establishes maritime forces in regions throughout the world

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What are the six core capabilities of naval aviation platforms?

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Forward presence, deterrence, sea control, power projection, maritime security, humanitarian assistance disaster relief

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Explain deterrence

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Aligned to the national belief that preventing wars are as important as winning wars

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Explain sea control

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Protects the ability to operate freely at sea and is an important enabler of joint and interagency operations

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Explain power projection

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The ability to project from the sea is the essential combat element of the maritime strategy

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Explain maritime security

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The maintenance of security at sea and the mitigation of threats short of war

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Explain humanitarian assistance and disaster relief

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A human obligation and a foundation of human character

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What is HSC squadron

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Preform rescue, logistics, mine countermeasures, combat search and rescue missions

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What is HSM squadron?

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Anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, and secondary roles of logistics and rescue

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What is HT squadron?

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Provides basic and advanced training of student naval aviators in rotary wing aircraft.

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What is VAQ?

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Fixed wing squadrons that tactically exploit, suppresses, degrade and deceive enemy electromagnetic defensive and offensive systems including communication, in support of air strike and fleet operations

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What is VAW?

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Fixed wing carrier based squadrons that provide early warning against weather, missiles, shipping and aircraft

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What is VC?

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Fixed wing utility squadrons providing air services for the fleet such as simulations and target towing

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What is VFA?

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Fixed wing squadrons employed for both fighter and attack missions

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What is VP?

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Fixed wing land based squadrons that preform anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, reconnaissance and mining.

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What is VQ?

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Fixed wing squadrons that provide electronic warfare support to include search, interception, recording, and analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy

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What is VR?

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Fixed wing squadrons for the transport of personnel and supplies

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What is VRC?

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Fixed wing squadrons that transport personnel and supplies for carrier on board delivery

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What is VT?

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Fixed wing squadrons that provides basic and advanced training for student naval aviators and flight officers

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What is VX/VXE?

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Fixed wing squadrons that test and evaluate the operational capabilities of new aircraft and equipment in an operational environment.

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A carrier air wing consists of squadrons assigned by who?

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Chief of naval operations

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What is the mission of the EA-18G growler?

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Provides an umbrella of protection over strike aircraft and ships by jamming enemy radar, electronic data links and communications

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What is the mission of the E-2C hawkeye

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All weather carrier based tactical warning and control system aircraft. Provides all weather airborne early warning and command and control functions for the carrier battle group.

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What is the mission of the FA-18 super hornet

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All weather fighter and attack aircraft

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What does SAR stand for?

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Search and rescue

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What does CAS stand for?

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Close air support

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What does AAW stand for?

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Anti air warfare

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What does SEAD stand for?

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Suppress enemy air defense

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What does ASW stand for?

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Anti-submarine warfare

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Who determines the case launch or recovery of an aircraft?

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Air officer

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Who is responsible for the control of all airborne aircraft except when control is assigned to other authority?

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Operations officer

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Who is responsible for the safe and orderly conduct of the flight?

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Pilot

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Describe readiness condition I?

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The aircraft shall be spotted on the catapult or in a position affording a clear route to the catapult, and the aircrafts crew shall be ready for flight in all aspects.

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Describe readiness condition II?

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Flight crews are not required in the aircraft but they shall be on the flight deck near their aircraft or inside the island structure at the flight deck level

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Describe readiness condition III?

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Flight crews shall be in full flight gear, briefed, and standing by in the ready rooms

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Describe readiness condition IV?

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Minor maintenance may be preformed on Aircraft if no delay in launch is involved.