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F-35C Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) > Phase I, Block XVI - Naval Aviation Platforms and Missions > Flashcards

Phase I, Block XVI - Naval Aviation Platforms and Missions Flashcards

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What are the six basic core capabilities?

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  • Forward Presence
  • Deterrence
  • Sea Control
  • Power Projection
  • Maritime Security
  • Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Relief
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What are the different types of aviation communities?

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  • Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC)
  • Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM)
  • Helicopter Training (HT)
  • Tactical Electronic Warfare (VAQ)
  • Carrier Airborne Early Warning (VAW)
  • Fleet Composite (VC)
  • Strike Fighter (VFA)
  • Patrol (VP)
  • Fleet Air Reconnaissance (VQ)
  • Aircraft Logistics Support (VR)
  • Carrier Logistics Support (VRC)
  • Training (VT)
  • Air Test and Evaluation (VX/VXE)
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What is a HSC Squadron?

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Helicopter Sea Combat

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What is the mission for HSC Squadrons?

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Rescue, logistics, mine countermeasures, combat search-and-rescue

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What is a HSM Squadron?

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Helicopter Maritime Strike

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What is the mission for HSM Squadrons?

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Anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, logistics and rescue

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What is a HT Squadron?

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Helicopter Training

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What is the mission of HT Squadrons?

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Provides basic and advanced training for rotary wing aircraft.

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What is a VAQ Squadron?

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Tactical Electronic Warfare

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What is the mission of VAQ Squadrons?

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Fixed wing squadron - tactically exploit, suppresses, degrade and deceive enemy electromagnetic defensive and offensive systems including communication

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What is a VAW Squadron?

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Carrier Airborne Early Warning

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What is the mission of VAW Squadrons?

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Fixed wing carrier based squadron - early warning against weather, missiles, shipping and aircraft

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What is a VC Squadron?

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Fleet Composite

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What is the mission of VC Squadrons?

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Fixed wing utility squadron - air services for fleet (simulations, target towing)

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What is a VFA Squadron?

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Strike Fighter

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What is the mission of VFA Squadrons?

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Fixed wing squadron - fighter and attack missions

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What is a VP Squadron?

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Patrol

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What is the mission of VP Squadrons?

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Fixed wing land based squadron - anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, reconnaissance and mining

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What is a VQ Squadron?

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Fleet Air Reconnaissance

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What is the mission of VQ Squadrons?

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Fixed wing squadron - electronic warfare support including search, interception, recording, and analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy.

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What is a VR Squadron?

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Aircraft Logistics Support

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What is the mission of VR Squadrons?

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Fixed wing squadron - transport personnel and supplies.

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What is a VRC Squadron?

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Carrier Logistics Support

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What is the mission of VRC Squadrons?

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Fixed wing squadron - transport personnel and supplies for carrier onboard delivery.

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What is a VT Squadron?

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Training

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What is the mission of a VT Squadron?

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Fixed wing squadron - basic and advanced training for aviators and flight officers

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What is a VX/VXE Squadron?

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Air Test and Evaluation

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What is the mission of VX/VXE Squadrons?

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Fixed wing squadron - test and evaluate capabilities of new aircraft and equipment
- Develop tactics and doctrines for effective use

F-35C Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) (26 decks)

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