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Week 9: Naval Air Warfare Flashcards

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Who was the first naval officer selected for flight training?

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LT Theodore G. Ellyson (1910)

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Who was Glenn Curtiss?

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  • Producer of the first practical hydroplane

- Early aircraft developer

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Who completed the first shipboard takeoff as well as the first to successfully land an aircraft on a ship? (1910)

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Eugene Ely

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What ship did Eugene Ely complete his takeoff?

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USS Birmingham

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Where was the first naval air station located?

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Greenbury Point, Annapolis (1911)

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First aircraft carrier

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USS Langley (CV-1)

Commissioned in 1922

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What battle solidified the importance of Naval Aviation?

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Battle of Midway

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How many Japanese carriers were destroyed during the Battle of Midway?

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4

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Percentage of strike sorties flown during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF)

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72%

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What three aircraft provided close air support during OEF?

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  • Hornets
  • Prowlers
  • Hawkeyes
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Carrier Air Wing assigned to USS Theodore Roosevelt that flew 3,000 sorties and supporting TIC 500 times

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CVW-8

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How many carriers were surged for Operation IRAQI FREEDOM?

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6 of 12 carriers

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Amount of ordnance dropped from CVW-14

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1.865 million pounds

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Operation that supported the Indonesia tsunami

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Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE

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ABECSG

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Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group

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Statistics of Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE

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  • 1,527 missions
  • 4.8 million pounds of supplies
  • 2,929 people transported
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How many ships and aircraft did the U.S. Navy respond with during the disaster of the Fukushima nuclear reactor?

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  • 24 ships

- 140 aircraft

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NATO operations that proved sea-based assets importance

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  • ODYSSEY DAWN

- UNIFIED PROTECTOR

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Statistics of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE

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  • 2,383 combat sorties
  • 869 precision-guided munitions
  • Half a million pounds of ordnance
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Where is Flight School?

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Pensacola, FL

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Details about Naval Aviators

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  • Unrestricted Line Officer
  • Qualify as Aircraft Commander (AC)
  • Retains overall responsibility of the aircraft and flight operations
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Details about Naval Flight Officers (NFO)

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  • Unrestricted Line Officer
  • Operates the advanced systems
  • Overall tactical coordinator
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Details about Naval Aircrewmen

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  • Enlisted personnel in a permanent flight status

- Responsible for operation, maintenance, and training of the aircraft

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Details about Flight Surgeons

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  • Medical representative for an aviation command

- Responsible to the CO of the squadron for medical readiness of flight personnel

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Professional Aviation Maintenance Officer (PAMO)
- Comprised of: aerospace maintenance duty officers, aviation maintenance limited duty officers, and aviation maintenance chief warrant officers - Serve a minimum of 24 months in an aviation maintenance activity - One operational deployment
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Primary function of naval aviation
- Closely coordinate with other naval forces | - Establishing dominance in the airspace
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Warfare areas Naval Aviation supports
1. AW 2. SUW 3. USW 4. Close Air Support (CAS) 5. Combat Search And Rescue (CSAR)/ Search and Rescue (SAR) 6. C5I 7. Logistics Support Operations (LOG) 8. ISR 9. MIW 10. STW
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Three categories of aircraft
1. Fixed Wing 2. Rotary Wing 3. Tiltrotor
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Two groups fixed wing aircraft can be divided into
1. Carrier Aviation | 2. Maritime Aviation
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What's a squadron
Military units composed of a number of similar aircraft
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(Squadron type) 1st Letter V
Fixed Wing
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(Squadron type) 1st Letter H
Rotary Wing
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(Squadron type) 2nd Letter Q
Electronic or Reconnaissance
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(Squadron type) 2nd Letter R
Logistics
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(Squadron type) 2nd Letter W
Warning
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(Squadron type) 2nd Letter P
Patrol
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(Squadron type) 2nd Letter A
Attack
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(Squadron type) 2nd Letter F
Fighter
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VAW
Airborne Early Warning
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VAQ
Electronic Attack
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VP
Maritime Patrol
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VFA
Fighter/Attack
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VQ
Fleet Air Reconnaissance
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VR/VRC
Fleet Logistics Support (Carrier)
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HSM
Helicopter Maritime Strike
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HSC
Helicopter Sea Combat
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HM
Helicopter Mine Countermeasures
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Two ways squadrons can be grouped
- Carrier Air Wings | - Detachments
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CAG
Carrier Air Groups
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Rank that The CAG holds
Captain
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Who does the CAG report to?
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) Commander
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Typical Carrier Air Wing composition
- 4 VFA Squadrons (F/A-18E/F Super Hornet - 1 VAQ Squadron (EA-18G Growler) - 1 VAW Squadron (E-2C/D Hawkeye) - 1 VRC Detachment (C-2 Greyhound) - 1 HSC Squadron (MH-60S Knighthawk) - 1 HSM Squadron (MH-60R Seahawk)
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(Aircraft Type) | A
Attack
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(Aircraft Type) | C
Cargo/Transport
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(Aircraft Type) | E
Electronic
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(Aircraft Type) | F
Fighter
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(Aircraft Type) | H
Helicopter
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(Aircraft Type) | K
Tanker
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(Aircraft Type) | M
Mine-Countermeasures & Multi-mission
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(Aircraft Type) | P
Patrol
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(Aircraft Type) | Q
Unmanned
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(Aircraft Type) | R
Reconnaissance
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(Aircraft Type) | S
Antisubmarine
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(Aircraft Type) | T
Trainer
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(Aircraft Type) | U
Utility
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(Aircraft Type) | V
VTOL/STOL
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F/A-18 E/F
Super Hornet
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EA-18G
Growler
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F-35C
Lightning II
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Role of the F/A-18 E/F
- Force Multiplier - Only air refueling asset - Greater range - Higher service ceiling - Larger payload - Improved elctronics suite - (Fighter) fighter escort, fleet air defense - (Attack) force projection, interdiction, close and deep air support
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Distinguishing features of the F/A-18 E/F
- Twin V-oriented vertical stabilizers - Rectangle shaped air intakes - Single seat (E model) or Two seat (F model)
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Crew of the Super Hornet
E: 1 Pilot F: 1 Pilot/ 1 NFO as Weapons Safety Officer (WSO)
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Responsibilities of the Super Hornet
E: Pilot is responsible for: aviation, navigation, communication, and tactical employment F: Shared above responsibilities for better close air support and forward air control
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Role of the Growler
- Carrier based and expeditionary - Modified version of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet - ALQ-218 receiver - ALQ-99 jamming pods - APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)
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Distinguishing features of the Growler
- Twin V-oriented vertical stabilizers - Rectangle shaped air intakes - 35% larger fuselage and wing surface area - Two seat cockpit - Jamming pods mounted on the wing tips
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Crew of the Growler
- 1 Pilot | - 1 NFO as Electronics Warfare Officer (EWO)
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Responsibilities of the EA-18G Growler
Shared responsibilities of aviation, navigation, communication, and tactical employment that includes electronic attack, electronic surveillance, and High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM)
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F-35C
Lightning II
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Role of the F-35C Lightning II
- Fifth generation fighter - Critical addition to the CSG - Ability to detect and link - Ground attack - Recon - Air defense missions information to other CSG aircraft, ships and decision makers - Three variants: Air Force (F-35A) Marines (F-35B)
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Distinguishing features of the F-35C Lightning II
- Twin V-oriented - Rectangle Shakes Air intakes - Single Seat
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Crew of the F-35C Lightning II
- 1 Pilot
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Responsibilities of the F-35C
Take advantage of the aircraft’s: - stealth - Avionics suite - Internal weapons To establish a: - first-look - first-shot - first kill capability
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Responsibilities of the Growler
- Aviation - Navigation - Communication - Electronic Attack - Electronic surveillance - High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM)
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F-35C
Lightning II
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Role of the Lightning II
- Fifth gen fighter - Combines advanced stealth technology - Critical addition to the CSG - Three unique variants: Air Force (F-35A), Marines (F-35B)
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Distinguishing Features of the Lightning II
- Twin V-oriented vertical stabilzers - Rectangle shaped air intakes - Single seat
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Crew of the Lightning II
1 Pilot
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Responsibilities of the Lightning II
Takes full advantage of: - Stealth - Avionics suite - Internal weapons carriage to establish a first-look, first-shot, first kill capability
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E-2D
Hawkeye
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Role of the Hawkeye
- Tactical battle management - Airborne Early Warning - C2 aircraft - Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
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Distinguishing features of the Hawkeye
- High wing - Twin turboprop engines - Large rotating radar dome on the spine of aircraft
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Crew of the Hawkeye
- 2 Pilots | - 3 NFOs
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Responsibilities of the Hawkeye
Pilots: Aviation, navigation, communication NFOs: Mission Commander, Sensor Operator, Airborne Command and Control
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C-2A
Greyhound
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Role of the Greyhound
- Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) - Payload of 10,000 lbs - Range of 1,000+ nm
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Distinguishing features of the Greyhound
- High wing - Twin turboprop engines - Rear loading ramp
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Crew of the Greyhound
- 2 Pilots | - 2 Aircrew
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Responsibilities of the Greyhound crew
Pilot: Aviation Co-Pilot: Navigation and communication Aircrew: Loadmasters for cargo and passengers
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P-8A
Poseidon
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Role of the Poseidon
- Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) - Modified Boeing 737-800ERX - Improved USW and SUW capabilities
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Distinguishing features of the Poseidon
- Twin turbofan engines with flat lower nacelles | - Raked wingtips
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Crew of the Poseidon
- 3 Pilots - 2 NFOs - 3-6 Enlisted aircrew
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Responsibilities of the Poseidon
Pilots: Aviation, navigation, and communication NFOs: Tactical Coordinator (TACCO) that typically serves as the Mission Commander, Navigator/Communications Officer (NAVCOM) Aircrew: Sensor Operators (optical/acoustic/non-acoustic)
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E-6B
Mercury
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Role of the E-6B Mercury
- Fleet Air Reconnaissance - Dual-mission aircraft - Fulfills Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) - Ability to launch U.S. land-based ICBMs via the Airborne Launch Control System (ALCS)
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Distinguishing features of the Mercury
- Boeing 707 airframe with 4 large high-bypass turbofan - Antenna pod on spine of aircraft - HF antenna pod under each wing tip
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Crew of the Mercury
- 3 Pilots - 2 NFOs - 6-9 Enlisted Aircrew
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Responsibilities of the Mercury
Pilots: Aviate, navigate. May act as Mission Commander NFOs: Airborne Communications Officer (ACO), Combat Systems Officer (CSO) Aircrew: Operation and maintenance of mission systems
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MQ-4C
Triton
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Role of the MQ-4C
- Persistent Maritime, ISR - Range of 2,000nm - USW - SUW/weapons employment - Multi-Intelligence (INT)
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Distinguishing features of the Triton
- 130 ft wing span - Domed superstructure - Engine on centerline fuselage - V-oriented twin vertical stabilizer
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MH-60R
'Romeo' Seahawk
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Role of the Seahawk
- Maritime Strike - USW - SUW - VERTREP - ISR
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Distinguishing features of the Seahawk
- Rear wheel is more forward - RADAR dome under nose - Door STBD side only - Low pylon mounts - When equipped FLIR, the turret faces up
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Crew of the Seahawk
- 2 Pilots | - 1-2 enlisted Aircrew
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Responsibilities of the Seahawk
Pilot: Operate the aircraft Co-Pilot: Airborne Tactical Officer (ATO), supervises the sensor operators Aircrew: Sensor operators for on board systems, SAR swimmers, crew-served weapon operators
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MH-60S
'Sierra' Knighthawk
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Role of the Knighthawk
- 'jack of all trades' helo - SUW - Spec Ops support - CSAR/SAR - Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief - Logistics
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Distinguishing features of the Knighthawk
- Tailwheel is the very back of the helo - Large cargo doors are on both sides of the cabin - Gunner's windows are behind the cockpit - When equipped with FLIR, turret faces DOWN
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Crew of the Knighthawk
- 2 Pilots | - 1-5 Enlisted Aircrew
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Responsibilities of the Knighthawk
Pilot: Operates the aircraft Co-Pilot: Navigation/tactical mission control Aircrew: Crew chief, aerial gunner/rescue swimmer
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MH-53E
Sea Dragon
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Role of the Sea Dragon
- Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) (Primary) - Vertical shipboard delivery/ assault support (Secondary) - MK 105 magnetic minesweeping sled - AQS-14A side-scan sonar - MK 103 mechanical minesweeping system
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Distinguishing features of the Sea Dragon
- 99 ft long | - 6 or 7 rotor blades
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Crew of the Sea Dragon
- 2 Pilots | - 1-2 Enlisted Aircrew
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Responsibilities of the Sea Dragon crew
Pilot: Operate aircraft Co-Pilot: Navigation/tactical mission control Aircrew: Sensor operator, loadmaster, and aerial gunner
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MQ-8B
Fire Scout
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Role of the Fire Scout
- ISR - Recon - Situational awareness - Precision targeting - Can operate from equipped air-capable ships or land bases - Deployed from FFG and LCS
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Distinguishing features of the Fire Scout
- Small size (31.5ft, 2000lbs) - No windows or doors - Skids
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Crew of the Fire Scout
- 1 Pilot | - 1 Aircrewnan
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Responsibilities of the Fire Scout crew
Pilot: Operates aircraft remotely Aircrew: Sensor Operator

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