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NAVAL AVIATION PLATFORMS/MISSION INTEGRATION Flashcards

1
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How many naval aviation platforms are there?

A

6

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What are the 6 core capabilities of naval aviation platforms?

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Forward Presence
Deterrence
Sea Control
Power Projection
Maritime Security
Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Releif
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Explain Forward Presence.

A

Key capability that establishes maritime forces in the regions throughout the world.

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4
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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 as is an important enabler of joint and interagency operations.

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6
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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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7
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Explain Maritime Security.

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The maintenance of security at sea is the essential combat element of the maritime strategy.

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8
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Explain Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief.

A

The human obligation and a foundation of human character.

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9
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HSC?

A

Helicopter Sea Combat

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What does an HSC squadron do?

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Performs rescue, logistics, mine countermeasures, and combat search and rescue missions.

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HSM?

A

Helicopter Maritime Strike

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What does an HSM squadron do?

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Performs anti-submarine, anti-surface warfare, with secondary roles of logistics and rescue.

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13
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HT?

A

Helicopter Training

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14
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What does an HT squadron do?

A

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

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15
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VAQ?

A

Tactical Electronic Warfare

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What does a VAQ squadron do?

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

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17
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VAW?

A

Carrier Airborne Early Warning

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What does a VAW squadron do?

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

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19
Q

VC?

A

Fleet Composite

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20
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What does a VC squadron do?

A

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

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21
Q

VFA?

A

Strike Fighter

22
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What does a VFA squadron do?

A

Fixed wing squadrons employed for both fighter and attack missions.

23
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VP?

24
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What does a VP squadron do?

A

Fixed wing, shore based squadrons that perform anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, reconnaissance and mining.

25
Q

VQ?

A

Fleet Air Reconnaissance

26
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What does a VQ squadron do?

A

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

27
Q

VR?

A

Aircraft Logistics Support

28
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What does the VR squadron do?

A

Fixed wing squadrons for the transport of personnel and supplies.

29
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VRC?

A

Carrier Logistics Support

30
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What does the VRC squadron do?

A

Fixed wing squadrons that transport personnel and supplies for Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD).

31
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VT?

32
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What does the VT squadron do?

A

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

33
Q

VX/VXE?

A

Air Test and Evaluation

34
Q

What does a VX/VXE squadron do?

A

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

35
Q

A carrier air wing consists of squadrons assigned by who?

36
Q

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

A

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

37
Q

What is a E2-C Hawkeye?

A

All-weather, carrier based tactical warning and control system aircraft.

38
Q

What is the mission of the E2-C Hawkeye?

A

Provides all weather airborne early warning and command and control functions for the carrier battle group.

39
Q

What is the mission of the FA-18 Super Hornet?

A

All weather fighter and attack aircraft.

40
Q

SAR?

A

Search and Rescue

41
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CAS?

A

Close Air Support

42
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AAW?

A

Anti-Air Warfare

43
Q

SEAD?

A

Suppress Enemy Air Defense

44
Q

ASW?

A

Anti-Submarine Warfare

45
Q

Who determines the case launch or recovery of an aircraft?

46
Q

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

A

Operations Officer

47
Q

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

48
Q

Describe Readiness Condition 1.

A

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.

49
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Describe Readiness Condition 2.

A

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

50
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Describe Readiness Condition 3.

A

Flight crews shall be in full flight deck gear, briefed, and are standing by in the Ready Rooms.

51
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Describe Readiness Condition 4.

A

Minor maintenance may be performed on aircraft if no delay in launch is involved.

52
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VERTREP?

A

Vertical Replenishment

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