EAWS (CORE) PHASE I – (16) Naval Aviation Platforms & 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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Describe Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC)
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Perform rescue, logistics, mine countermeasures, and combat search-and-rescue missions
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Describe Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM)
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Antisub and anti-surface warfare; logistics and rescue
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Describe Helicopter Training (HT)
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Training of student naval aviators in rotary wing aircraft
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Describe Tactical Electronic Warfare (VAQ)
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Fixed wing; 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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Describe Carrier Airborne Early Warning (VAW)
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Fixed wing carrier-based; provide early warning against weather, missiles, shipping and aircraft
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Describe Fleet Composite (VC)
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Fixed wing; provide air services for fleet, such as simulations and target towing
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Describe Strike Fighter (VFA)
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Fixed wing; fighter & attack missions
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Describe Patrol (VP)
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Fixed wing; land-based; anti-sub warfare, anti-surface warfare, recon and mining
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Describe Fleet Air Reconaissance (VQ)
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Fixed wing; provide electronic warfare to support; search, intereception, recording, analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy; selected squadrons serve as elements of Worldwide Airborne Command Post System and provide comm relay services
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Describe Aircraft Logistics Support (VR)
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Fixed wing; transport personnel & supplies
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Describe Carrier Logistics Support (VRC)
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Fixed wing; transport personnel & supplies for carrier onboard delivery
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Describe Training (VT)
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Fixed wing; training for student naval aviators and flight officers
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Describe Air Test and Evaluation (VX/VXE)
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Fixed wing; test and evaluate operational capabilities of new aircraft and equipment in an operational environment
