Phase 1 Block 16 Flashcards
How many basic core capabilities are there?
There are 6 basic core capabilities
What are the basic core capabilities?
- Forward Presence
- Deterrence
- Sea Control
- Power Projection
- Maritime Security
- Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster relief
What is Forward Presence?
- Key capability that establishes maritime forces in regions throughout the world
- The deployability/expeditionary character of naval aviation distinguishes it as a centerpiece of core
What is deterrence?
- Aligned to the National belief that preventing wars is as important as winning
- Possessing superior military strength will serve to deter aggressors
What is Sea Control?
- Protects the ability to operate freely at sea and enables of joint operations
- Surveillance
- Detection
- Attack of Coastal, Surface, Subsurface platforms are readily executed
What is Maritime Security?
- Maintenance of security at Sea and mitigation of threats short of war
- Combating terrorism, piracy, drug trafficking and other threats; enhancing global security.
What is Humanitarian Relief?
A Human obligation and a foundation of human character. Majority of world’s population lives within a few hundred miles of the ocean, meaning that access is best achieved by maritime forces
What does HSC stand for?
Helicopter Sea Combat
What does HSC do?
HSC units perform rescue, logistics, mine countermeasures, SAR missions
What does HSM stand for?
Helicopter Maritime Strike
What does HSM do?
Primary roles of Anti-submarine and Anti-surface warfare Secondary roles are logistics and rescue
What does HT stand for?
Helicopter Training
What does VAQ stand for?
Tactical Electronic Warfare
What does VAQ do?
VAQ is a fixed wing squadron that tactically exploits, suppresses, degrades and decieves enemy electromagnetic defensive and offensive systems
What does VAW stand for?
Carrier Airborne Early Warning
What does VAW do?
VAW is a Fixed Wing carrier based squadron that provide early warning against weather, missiles, shipping and aircraft
What does VC stand for?
Fleet Composite
What does VC do?
Fixed wing utility squadrons providing air services for fleet such as simulations and target towing
What does VFA stand for?
Strike Fighter
What does VFA do?
Fixed wing squadrons employed for both fighter and attack missions
What does VP stand for?
Patrol
What does VP do?
Fixed wing land based squadrons that perform anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, reconnaissance and mining
What does VQ stand for?
Fleet Air Reconnaisance
What does VQ do?
- Fixed wing squadrons that provide electronic warefare support to include search, interception, recording, and analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy
- Selected squadrons serve as elements of the Worldwide Airborne Command Post System
